Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
Kekuhi Kanahele · Other Songs - Kekuhi Kanahele
Ui Aloha Kakahiaka Kakou, 'ea
Ho'omana'o ihola au i ku'u'wa me Tutu
ma ma Keaukaha. Ho'ala 'ia au e
Tutu, "Wake up, tired sleep." E iho
ana i kai. 'Ohi limu, pa'ipa'i 'ohua
paha. No Tutu ka mu'umu'u. Na'u ka
pa'ipa'i. Aloha!
Verse 1
He ho'oheno ke 'ike aku
Ke kai moana nui
Nui ke aloha e hi'ipoi nei
Me ke 'ala o ke lipoa
Verse 2
He lipoa e pae i ke one
Ke one hinuhinu
Wela i ka la ke hehi a'e
Mai mana'o he pono keia
Verse 3
Ho'okohukohu ka limu kohu
Ke kau i luna o na moku
'Oo ia moku 'ulala'e hou
'Oni ana i 'o a i 'ane'i
Verse 4
Ha'ina mai ka puana
Ka lipoa me ka limu kohu
Hoapili 'oe me ka pahe'e
'Anoni me ka lipalu
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai
Kekuhi Kanahele's 'Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai' stands as a profound testament to Hawaiian musical heritage, blending traditional ukulele techniques with contemporary sensibilities. The song exemplifies Kanahele's mastery in preserving and evolving the sounds of the islands, often characterized by intricate fingerpicking and deep emotional resonance. As a key figure in modern Hawaiian music, Kanahele has dedicated his career to documenting oral histories and celebrating the cultural significance of the land and sea. This recording reflects his commitment to keeping the spirit of the islands alive through authentic instrumentation and lyrical depth, serving as an enduring tribute to the natural world and the people who call it home.