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Hosting Napualikolokelani

Posted on 09.06.19 under hokulani holt, Hula Oni E, Junko Wong, Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt-Padilla, maui, Napualikolokelani

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Napualikolokelani Wins!

Posted on 07.17.19 under Junko Wong, Napualikolokelani, Uncategorized

Huge congratulations to Halau Napualikolokelai and Junko Wong as they win two 1st places, Wahine Solo Kahiko Kaori Kuwata and Wahine Group ‘Auana at Hula ‘oni E Japan. This qualifies them to compete in Honolulu August 31 – Sept 2, 2019!

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It’s amazing what a win will do for a halau.

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The Napualiko Lokelani Competition Team has some fun

Posted on 12.22.18 under Napualikolokelani, Uncategorized

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recording Ke Aloha/Nani

Posted on 02.25.16 under Ahumanu, hula, Napualikolokelani

There will be three soloists from Napualikolokelani entering Ho’onanea Hula Competition in Tokyo.

Ahumanu laid down tracks for one of the songs for the soloists at Anekona Studio.

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The band rehearses harmonies. Junko is a quiet photobomb.

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Bassist, Joni

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Reiko sings low harmonies

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Polishing harmonies.

Opening the year with a Song

Posted on 01.14.16 under Hawaiian music, Junko Wong, Kaniala Masoe, Kimo Brehm, Napualikolokelani

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Recording music with Kimo Brehm (right) on lead vocal, guitar, bass, ukulele and Kaniala Masoe (left) with the high harmony at Anekona Studios at the Koop.

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This song is for a future Napualikolokelani solo or group dance under the direction of Junko Wong.

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Staci might dance as well!