By Staff Reports
(KAILUA) – The popular and free monthly “Kanikapila in Kailua” Hawaiian music series will continue this month with a featured performance by storyteller and musician Keikilani Lindsey on Saturday, April 18. The Kanikapila in Kailua series is sponsored by the Harold K.L. Castle Foundation and A&B Properties, Inc.
“This great Hawaiian music series has solidified Kailua and the Windward side as the place to go for real Hawaiian music performed by some of the state’s greatest Hawaiian musicians,” said Terry George, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation CEO and president. “A terrific example of this is our April 18 performance by Keikilani Lindsey, one of Hawaii’s favorite storytellers and musicians. He spreads the Aloha spirit through his music and stories.”
Born and raised on Kona, Big Island, Keikilani Lindsey hails from five generations of Hawaiian storytellers and musicians driven to share their love of the ‘aina through their music. With his roots as a practicing hula student, Lindsey began composing music with a friend and eventually formed Meleuhane, a father-and-son duo with his eldest son Leokani as the lead guitarist. The band released its self-titled debut album “Meleuhane” in 2014, featuring original songs sung almost entirely in traditional ʻolelo (Hawaiian language). Lindsey and his son currently are working on their next album “Songs of the Spirit.”
Keikilani and Leokani Lindsey. Photo courtesy of Keikilani Lindsey
The popular music series showcases many talented artists like Keikilani Lindsey and continues to welcome many more to Oahu’s Windward side. In the past months, Kanikapila in Kailua has featured star performers such as wedding singing duo Ben Vegas and Maila Gibson in January, Kuana Torres Kahele in February and Sean Naʻauao in March.
“The Kanikapila in Kailua music series is off to a great start in 2015,” said Jon Moyer, Director, Asset Management for A&B Properties, Inc. “The performances by Kuana Torres and Sean Na’auao were outstanding. Looking ahead we’re excited about the next series of musicians who will be participating, kicking off with Keikilani Lindsey on April 18th. This is a great opportunity for the community to come out and enjoy the music in an outdoor setting, and we are proud to be a part of these special events”.
Musicians performing at upcoming “Kanikapila in Kailua” concerts are:
- Eric Lee on May 9
- Raiatea Helm on June 13
“Kanikapila in Kailua” is an ongoing monthly celebration of Hawaiian music and culture. This free concert is held in Kailua Town on the second Saturday of each month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Kailua parking garage near Longs/CVS. Attendees are welcome to bring their beach chairs, food from their favorite Kailua eatery and experience true Hawaiian music from some of Hawaii’s most noted artists.
In addition to the Kanikapila in Kailua series, Windward Oahu residents are in for a cultural treat as the popular “I Love Hula in Kailua” series is set to continue on the second Sunday of every month from 3 to 4 p.m. in the parking garage behind Longs/CVS in Kailua Town.
Upcoming “I Love Hula in Kailua” performances include:
- April 12 – Kawehionapua Hula Studio, Kumu Hula Adah Enos
- May 17 – Halau Hula Kawaili’ula, Kumu Hula Chinky Mahoe
- June 21 – Halau Hula Aloha ‘O Pu’uwailani, Kumu Hula Donna Sylvester
“I Love Hula in Kailua” has been running for more than two years and is a celebration of Hawaiian dance, music and culture. It is held most second Sundays each month from 3 to 4 p.m. on the ground floor of the Kailua parking garage near Longs/CVS in Kailua Town. Audience members are encouraged to bring their own beach chairs, pick up food from their favorite Kailua eatery and sit back, relax and enjoy amazing hula and music in an intimate, relaxed setting.
ABOUT THE HAROLD K.L. CASTLE FOUNDATION
The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation, the largest private foundation headquartered in Hawaii, is committed to closing the achievement and preparation gaps in public education so that all Hawaii’s children have access to high-quality education that prepares them for success in college, career and citizenship. Our grants also focus on restoring nearshore marine ecosystems throughout the state and strengthening Windward Oahu communities. Visit us at www.castlefoundation.org.
ABOUT A&B PROPERTIES, INC.
A&B Properties is the real estate subsidiary of Alexander & Baldwin, Inc., Hawaii’s fourth largest private landowner, holding nearly 89,000 acres primarily on the islands of Maui and Kauai. A&B Properties’ diverse real estate holdings include projects on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island and a commercial property/investment portfolio comprising five million square feet of retail, office and industrial space comprising 60 properties located in Hawaii and on the U.S. Mainland. Additional information may be found at A&B Properties’ website, www.abprop.com.