Dennis Kamakahi "Wahine Ililea"

[@sandramorey2529]

Name of song is Wahine Ilikea. Uncle Dennis Mahalo for all the beautiful songs you gave us. You are missed, but your songs will never die. Oakland CA 2022

[@Sespewoman]

I had the great fortune to hear Dennis play & perform about two years ago, in Ventura CA with other amazing artists from Hawaii. This beautiful song brings tears to my eyes....

[@medicinecrow65]

Probably the most beautiful hawaiian song ever written!

[@kfwahine]

I looked up the lyrics on Huapala and found that the name of this beautiful song is titled "Wahine ILIKEA". So it is sometimes good to look up reference to a song title before posting it. Yes, Dennis is truly a weaver of story & song and is such an artist to represent Hawai'i & its beautiful music. I have such a big catalog of songs & lyrics that I actually know and can sing along with these fabulous talents . Mahalo Nui Loa to all those who appreciate these artists ! Kaleolani F.

[@wjc1952]

Still the most poetic, beautiful mele every written. The imagery, the knowledge of the places, the winds, the ali`i, the wailele, and put together in such a wonderful way with the melody - oh my, no wonder he has won awards and awards and awards. ost glorious music! (I think you can tell I like this.) Me ke aloha, Auntie Wanda

[@kapuoa]

And (Not to be mistaken), Pua Hone in its own right is ABSOLUTELY one of the most beautiful love songs I've ever heard.

[@kanakaoli2118]

A legend and forever will be the legacy of this great kanaka..Mahalo braddsh Dennis for sharing your Hawaiianess with the world and the ohana of allli of Hawaii....mahalo nui ke Akua me kealoha pumehana...Godspeed

[@deborahhickerson4255]

Every Hawaiian song is a love song.

[@kapuoa]

@wjc1952 I'm not so sure Pua Hone isn't just as good in it's own way, but Wahine 'Ilikea is the only mele I know that turns 'em around from the usual kaona. instead of saying the keiki arms are a lei for the kupuna or referring to na 'opio/ na po'e as na pua, Dennis turned 3 specific waterfalls into the misty IMAGE of a (non-specific) fair complected woman. I cannot help but think of Robi Kahakalau when I hear it (despite honoring Denni's haku'ana). I'm a big fan of Koke'e as well.

[@slackkeylady]

I think Dennis would like it if you could somehow change the title from "Wahine Ililea" to "Wahine 'Ilikea".

[@bradspicks]

Bo Diddley 'Serenader of Hawaii' lol .... poetic songs this reverend writes

[@professordanokraigfernande3978]

Pearl City circa 1979