Acoustic & Unplugged: Kealiʻi Reichel Moves The Audience to Tears with "Maunaleo" for his Mother

Kealiʻi Reichel in an intimate concert at a home in Wailea. He wrote Maunaleo for his mother and last night performed it with some of his best dancers in honor of her - seated, as a sign of respect. Watching him make eye contact with his mom in that playful, loving way... was MAGIC. Chicken skin from head to toe.
Kealiʻi has a vision to create a permanent space for his halau and for the community to gather and immerse themselves in Hawaiian Culture. If you would like to be a part of making this special place a REALITY, you can donate here: www.flipcause.com/widget/widg...
Any amount helps :) Mahalo nui loa...
Lyrics:
He aloha no 'o Maunaleo
I lohia e ke kilihuna
Kohu 'ahu 'ao no ka uka
He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hano e
He kamalei, kamahiwa pa i ka lani e
Ka lani e
He aloha no 'o Maunaleo
I lohia e ke kilihuna
Kohu 'ahu 'ao no ka uka
He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hano e
He kamalei, kamahiwa pa i ka lani e
Ka lani e
Po'ohina i ka 'ohu kolo
Kahiko no ka poli 'olu
Apo 'ia e na kualono
He hi'ina, hi'ialo, aloha e
Hi'ipoli, hi'ilei, hi'ilani e
Hi'ilani e
Po'ohina i ka 'ohu kolo
Kahiko no ka poli 'olu
Apo 'ia e na kualono
He hi'ina, hi'ialo, aloha e
Hi'ipoli, hi'ilei, hi'ilani e
Hi'ilani e
Eia ku'u lei aloha
No Maunaleo i ka nani
'Ohu'ohu i ka Maile
He kamalani, kamaehu kau i ka hano e
He kamalei, kamahiwa pa i ka lani e
Ka lani e
Eia ku'u lei aloha
No Maunaleo i ka nani
'Ohu'ohu i ka Maile
He kamalani, kamaehu kau i ka hano e
He kamalei, kamahiwa pa i ka lani e
Ka lani e
No Maunaleo ke aloha ku i ka la'i e
Aloha e, aloha e
Ku... u... u...

[@kealohaacdal3898]

Omg it took me a second to realize that he was actually singing while dancing. His voice is flawless. Sounds just like the recorded version. This is perfection. I can’t even 😭😭🥰🥺❤️

[@tinkerpixel6715]

Yea he’s old now 🥺

[@purotulecloirec4026]

Manific i love dancing

[@tammybrumley1041]

One of the most beautiful Hawaiian songs with the most elegant, graceful hula. Everything about this performance is top notch including his performance for his mother. ❤️

[@nelsonortas818]

The World is blessed to have such a soul amongst us….. share it

[@leoatlanta69]

This song bring me to tears every time I hear it. It is just one of the most beautiful songs ever and Keali'i voice and dance... I just can't... Beautiful is not even a fair word.

[@jacquelinehacker1540]

Goosebumps listening to his voice and watching every move of the hula

[@gopidevi-meditacionytransm3142]

I already said that Hawaiian music is my favourite. It gives you this feeling of happiness that I cant find anywhere else

[@emp1668]

I forgot how beautiful this was. So much more special with him also dancing.

[@pamelawing5747]

I love him, I think I bought every CD, got one every time I was in Hawaii. I love HIS love for his people, his culture, and they way he is passing it on to the younger generation. He is truly a gem.

[@monica27]

From Japan:) This is so amazing, fantastic and beautiful. I was so moved. The way they move their hands, face expressions, the atmosphere, all of them inspire me.

[@jacquelinehacker1540]

Such a beautiful voice, pure and smooth.

[@Outdoors49Man]

I have seen and heard him two times in person in Los Angeles: Hollywood Bowl and the Disney hall. Both were heavenly.

[@ullam95]

It's not often that I'm logging in to youtube, but I simply had to, just to pay these dancers my respect. I've danced almost all my life, so I always pay attention to everyone in a group, but it's the wahine on the very right who gave me goose bumps every time I looked at her. 💖 Beautiful performance by all 💖 Aloha nui 🤙

[@polarbear1433]

So beautiful, so calming & peaceful. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@cudakin]

So much talent, love and respect in that living room ! Love every aspect of this performance from Kealii, the musicians and amazing backround singers, all pitch perfect and unplugged, danced as a hula noho out of profound respect for his mother, and to all mothers! Mahalo Kealii :)

[@mary-anneswanson9931]

They need a love button for this one

[@lawrence96928]

Just beautiful and lovely tribute to his mom!

[@kitdacrazephillythekraze7561]

This is how much I really miss Hawaii my second home

[@memasofun7859]

I feel so heartfelt, thank you blessed soul.💜

[@jessip6153]

Thank you for sharing. This is so beautiful. 🥰😍

[@yma_sarah]

Mahalo for sharing this beautiful mele. Years ago, I learned this at his workshop. I never mastered. This video means a lot to me.

[@BabyMonkeys808]

Literally in tears this is so beautiful

[@aditea03]

I had an opportunity to go to his workshop a few years ago but since I am a performer myself, I had a gig at the same time as the workshop and therefore couldn’t go. Someday, though!! Bucket list! Mahalo nui loa for sharing so much beauty to the world!

[@Mx1600i]

Thank you for sharing this Malika. Well done! You inspired my simple tribute to this beautiful song of peace and hope. This was so wonderful!

[@janeofthefamilytaylor7242]

Beautiful to hear & watch thank you 🙏💞

[@becoming.aloha.]

He aloha nō ʻo Maunaleo I lohia e ke kilihuna Kohu ʻahuʻao no ka uka He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hano ē He kamalei, kamahiwa pā i ka lani ē Poʻohina i ka ʻohu kolo Kahiko no ka poli ʻolu Apo ʻia e nā kualono He hiʻina, hiʻalo, aloha ē Hiʻipoli, hiʻilei, hiʻilani ē Eia kuʻu lei aloha No Maunaleo i ka nani ʻOhuʻohu i ka Mālie He kamalani kamaehu kau i ka hano ē He kamalei, kamahiwa pā i ka lani ē No Maunaleo ke aloha kū i ka laʻi ē Aloha ē, aloha ē

[@adarshkaur]

This is so beautiful. I have listened and watched many times. Thank you.

[@vbplayer50]

Wow!

[@davidmmuench]

Loved this!!!

[@tinakekaualua8811]

love this!!!!

[@do.4294]

thank you so much for sharing, a real gift...mahalo

[@daisyontiveros8077]

I love his music.

[@marie-angeguidances]

Que c'est doux et beau❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@reneeseidenkamp3586]

I would love to learn this dance.

[@brendarenguul4293]

Beautiful

[@luanafeitosa452]

❤

[@brigittem8029]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@naomiradtke7433]

I adore Kumu Keala Rachel , Naomi Radtke, Kona

[@emmarose4234]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING. Off topic: I was wondering, do you have a copy of the Miss America 2006 pageant? It was the first one I remember watching, but I was too stupid to tape it. You were the best Miss Congeniality ever. ☺️ Edit: PageantsHayDay posted it!!!

[@phoebelafibi]

Please may we have the translation of this beautiful song?

[@rhondasantos6583]

The lyric as well as the translation are at huapala.org... such a beautiful melé.

[@hulaloha7444]

Hi! I LOVE this video!! Thank you so much ! It made me to think a lot and inspired me too. So I want to clips it and post on my instagram and share with my friends. Is it ok with you?

[@ryy3134]

🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🥰😍🥰😍🥰😍🌺

[@saniatastyle5564]

This is my relaxing fitness everyone should learn to dance.. NOT AN XERCISE. ITS FUN RAISING.