I title these "Other Projects", yet they are as important as my personal endeavors. The following links are Hawaiian Operas produced at/or by Kamehameha Schools (Maui Arts and Cultural Center produced the Ha'upu production). These projects are important because they represent the initial attempts to create a truly Hawaiian voice in drama. Ha'upu and The Battle of Kuamo'o represent some of the first operas conceived and produced in 'Olelo Hawai'i. And Ku I Ka Mana represents the first "rock opera" produced in both Hawaiian and English. To me it shows the transformative power of drama; and that there is life in the voice and death in the voice.
My efforts in the following are the book and lyrics. Herb Mahelona is the composer. These are but the cave drawings. Let the future be inspired, create, and establish the voice to move the Lahui forward. Imua.
My efforts in the following are the book and lyrics. Herb Mahelona is the composer. These are but the cave drawings. Let the future be inspired, create, and establish the voice to move the Lahui forward. Imua.