Oli

Oli or Hawaiian chants have existed since the dawning of the Hawaiian culture. They have carried precious genealogies, stories and wisdom for generations.

For more information, see:

Sacred Texts

Hawaiian Texts: Mele of Antiquity

Kumu John Lake’s Lessons Carry On

Maoli World

Kumu Lake’s CD

Smithsonian’s Hawaiian Chant, Hula and Music CD

Smithsonian’s Hawaiian Chants, Hula and Love Dance Songs CD

Smithsonian’s Hawaiian Drum Dance Chants CD

Kaumakaiwa Kanaka‘ole CD

From the Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation