Uluwehi Guerrero and Halau Hula Kauluokala at the MACC
Saturday (September 4), 7:30pm, Castle Theater, MACC, Kahului, $25/$30/$40
Over 100 dedicated hula dancers will take to the stage for a concert titled Na Mele O Ku‘u Pu‘uwai – Songs of my Heart, from kumu hula and recording artist Uluwehi Guerrero’s Halau Hula Kauluokala. Of course, Guerrero himself will put his powerful pipes to masterful use, performing selections from all three of his studio albums, including his latest, Uluwehi Sings Na Melel Hula Aloha – Beloved Hula Songs, which this year won three Na Hoku Hanohano awards for Liner Notes, Hawaiian Album of the Year and Best Traditional Album of the Year. Guerrero refers to tracks on that album as “musical photographs,” and audience members will literally have the opportunity to see these songs come to life with expressive hula hands, costuming and set design during this highly anticipated concert (the likes of which he and his halau host only every other year). The night will also include a special appearance by Na Leo Lani O Maui community choir, under the direction of Gale Wisehart, and is an absolute must-attend event for all hula people, and hula people at heart. 808-242-7469; mauiarts.org
Read MauiTime’s August 2009 Music Scene story on Uluwehi, regarding his 2009 album Uluwehi Sings Na Melel Hula Aloha – Beloved Hula Songs
