Pōpoloheno Songs of Resilience & Joy CD

This is an unprecedented musical initiative celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of African descended individuals in post contact Hawaiian history. This transformative project, sponsored by the Gerbode Foundation, and the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, has resulted in an album of original music highlighting the historical bonds between Hawaiian and African cultures, recognizing shared values, struggles, and resilience. Pōpoloheno seeks to challenge misrepresentations, deepen cultural understanding, and create a lasting musical tribute to Black history in Hawaiʻi.

Released: 2025

Tracks: 

• Kamakakēhau
• Ka Pua Mohala
• A Lei For Reverend King
• Pua Laulele
• Wahine Hōʻola
• Kumuniu Cumbia
• He Mele Awaiaulu Nō Hawaiʻi Haʻaheo
• Ka Momi Hiwahiwa
• Māhealani
• I Am Where I Belong