Aloha Y'all!

Busy Summer! HOT!!!

Joyce — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:11:19 +0000

Aloha Kakou,

The past few months, I have been busy moving, sorting, selling giving away “stuff”. In addition to that I have tried to maintain my regular schedule of classes and activities. I have not been able to make time to update this site, but I think my over-activity is slowing down.

Normally, I take the month of August off for a bit of travel - retreat from the hot days in San Antonio. I still have a genealogical trip this week, and a unplanned trip to NY to visit my children’s families before school starts for them.

Halau will begin the 3rd Wednesday in September and I am excited about new and fun mele and hula for the Fall.

Malama pono. (Take care)

Halau Ku`i to play at Ukulele Jam

Joyce — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:45:32 +0000

Halau Ku`i will join the Ukulele Ladies and Gents for their Monthly Ukulele Jam at Lion’s Field on Thursday, April 30th. Center is on the corner of Mulberry and Broadway in San Antonio, Texas. You are invited. Jam starts at 7pm.

This month’s theme is Hawaiian music and dance. Bring your ukulele, a snack for the table to share, a joyful spirit, and a smile for everyone you meet. It is free to all funseekers.

E komo mai! Y’all Come!

Hawaiian Treasures Celebration Tour 2009

Joyce — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:59:22 +0000

One week until the House Concert. I am so pleased to be involved with bringing George Kahumoku, Dennis Kamakahi, and Richard Ho`opi`I to San Antonio, Texas. Aunty Melissa Montiz contacted George, Rene`e is offering the studio at Aloha Roses and Flowers for the performance, and I have taken on the task of promoting and selling tickets.
Mahalo to `Ohana o Hawai`i and Guitar Tex for their kokua. I hope to add more folks to the committee for the next House Concert.
Many hands make light work.

Aloha Sunday Jam, March 29th, 2-4pm

Joyce — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 04:04:48 +0000

Looking forward to sharing our music and dances with the friendly folks at Hill Country Retreat, Sunday, March 29th, from 2-4pm. Bring refreshments to share and let’s have fun.

Aloha Sunday Kanikapila

March 29^th from 2-4pm

You are invited to a traditional Hawaiian Kanikapila, an informal ukulele and guitar Jam. Bring your instrument and join the Kani`Oli Band play Hawaiian music for singing and dancing.

Pua Mana Dancers will dance and teach hula.

E Komo Mai Kakou!

( Everyone is Welcome!)

Bring snacks and drinks to share, and let’s have fun!

Pua Hone

Joyce — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:32:41 +0000

Another of Rev Dennis Kamakahi’s songs that I am teaching my haumana(students) is Pua Hone. I found a young man named Dayton who played and sang this song with great emotion and aloha. I proud to share this video with you and thank him for posting it on YouTube.

Wahine `Ilikea

Joyce — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:48:32 +0000

One of my hundred favorite songs is Wahine `Ilikea, written by Rev. Dennis Kamakahi. Here is a wonderful version with father (Dennis) and son (David) playing Hawaiian slack key and ukulele respectively, with a lovely unnamed hula dancer. Maika`i no!

Mahalo to all for sharing the nahenahe (soft, sweet) sound and their aloha with us.

New Format and Look

Joyce — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:32:15 +0000

My Aloha Y`all Website is being updated with the help of my beautiful daughter, Vicki - she is soooo smart. In fact, you can actually visit her at http://Smartwomanguides.com.

I will be able to blog about all things Hawaiian, and y’all are invited to add comments.

I will be adding more pictures related to my halau, Halau ku`i, and links. Please check back and watch it grow.

If you have found your way to this website, we share a common interest, in my case, a passion and love for Hawaiian culture, music, and dance.

E komo mai.