Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu | 40 Years of Hula
| Ticket Information Aug 1: $40 - $61 Aug 2 & 3: $40 - $81 Aug 2 Pre-Show Reception Add-On: $259 Ticket prices include all fees. Run Time: 2 Hours (with intermission) Reserved Seating |
KEAO ─ An evening of classic Hawaiian music by Ka Hui Hoa and hula by Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu
Featuring an exciting new trio of young Hawaiian musicians from Hawai'i island who excel in the leo ki'eki'e tradition of Hawaiian falsetto—Heua Sai-Dudoit, winner of the 20th Annual Richard Ho'op'i'i Leo Ki'eki'e Falsetto Contest, Kapono Lopes, and Sean Parks.
While we are known for our innovative approach to hula and music, we also love classic Hawaiian songs made popular by iconic musicians such as Hui 'Ohana, Kahauanu Lake Trio, Mahi Beamer, Lena Machado, the Brothers Cazimero, and many more.
This is a show dedicated to "the classics"—beautiful Hawaiian songs that have stood the test of time—from the Golden Age of Hawaiian music to the Hawaiian Renaissance. We joyfully return to our roots with a young group of talented musicians who are starting their own legacy.
LEGACY ─ The Artistry of Men in Hula
50 years of Hula with Robert Cazimero and the men of Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua
40 years of Hula with Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu
Join Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu, as they celebrate with the titans of hula in a show dedicated to the artistry of male hula. A tribute to the decades of cultural vibrancy, artful choreography and masculine grace that became the hallmark style of Robert Cazimero and Nā Kamalei.
Featuring an exciting new trio of young Hawaiian musicians from Hawai'i island who excel in the leo ki'eki'e tradition of Hawaiian falsetto—Heua Sai-Dudoit, winner of the 20th Annual Richard Ho'op'i'i Leo Ki'eki'e Falsetto Contest, Kapono Lopes, and Sean Parks.
While we are known for our innovative approach to hula and music, we also love classic Hawaiian songs made popular by iconic musicians such as Hui 'Ohana, Kahauanu Lake Trio, Mahi Beamer, Lena Machado, the Brothers Cazimero, and many more.
This is a show dedicated to "the classics"—beautiful Hawaiian songs that have stood the test of time—from the Golden Age of Hawaiian music to the Hawaiian Renaissance. We joyfully return to our roots with a young group of talented musicians who are starting their own legacy.
LEGACY ─ The Artistry of Men in Hula
50 years of Hula with Robert Cazimero and the men of Nā Kamalei o Līlīlehua
40 years of Hula with Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu
Join Patrick Makuakāne and the men of Nā Lei Hulu, as they celebrate with the titans of hula in a show dedicated to the artistry of male hula. A tribute to the decades of cultural vibrancy, artful choreography and masculine grace that became the hallmark style of Robert Cazimero and Nā Kamalei.
About Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu:
Founded in 1985 by Director/Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne, the company of dancers is known for its unique contemporary style called hula mua, or "hula that evolves."
The style blends traditional movements with non-Hawaiian music like opera, electronic, dance, alternative, and pop. Both hula mua and traditional pieces are showcased in the company's visually captivating stage productions.
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu has enjoyed tremendous national success, dazzling audiences and critics alike.
Makuakāne has received extensive recognition for his choreography and direction, including the MacArthur Fellow award, several Isadora Duncan Dance Awards ("Izzies") and a lifetime achievement award from the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
The dance company holds annual home season performances in the fall in iconic San Francisco locations such as the Presidio Theatre and the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, and has performed throughout California and in other locations including New York, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Honolulu.
Our Mission: Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu is dedicated to exploring and preserving Hawaiian culture through hula.
The style blends traditional movements with non-Hawaiian music like opera, electronic, dance, alternative, and pop. Both hula mua and traditional pieces are showcased in the company's visually captivating stage productions.
Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu has enjoyed tremendous national success, dazzling audiences and critics alike.
Makuakāne has received extensive recognition for his choreography and direction, including the MacArthur Fellow award, several Isadora Duncan Dance Awards ("Izzies") and a lifetime achievement award from the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
The dance company holds annual home season performances in the fall in iconic San Francisco locations such as the Presidio Theatre and the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, and has performed throughout California and in other locations including New York, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Honolulu.
Our Mission: Nā Lei Hulu i ka Wēkiu is dedicated to exploring and preserving Hawaiian culture through hula.
For more information, visit naleihulu.org
