Hawaiian Music Hula: Weldon Kekauoha "Queenʻs Jubilee"

A truly moving performance by Weldon Kekauoha of Queen Liliʻuokalaniʻs composition "Queenʻs Jubilee". Accompanied by the hula of Kumu Kapua Dalire-Moe and her daughter Kili. Recorded for "Island Music, Island Hearts", a Coco Palm Pictures production, on the shores of Kahala Beach on the island of Oʻahu. Weldon is joined by musicians Jack Ofoia on guitar and Alika Boy Kalalui IV on bass.

[@NateKyng]

Today would be my grandmother's 104th birthday. She was born in Hawaii in 1917, the year that Queen Lili passed away. Our family has 140 years of history in Hawaii, and I am beyond grateful and proud to be from such a beautiful culture so full of love and warmth. My grandmother embodied and epitomized the Aloha spirit, and taught me so much about Ohana, love, generosity and kindness; a queen in her own right. #LouiseOkuBorges #JimmyBorges #CarolyneBorges #CynthiaBorges #RestInParadise

[@EvesloveinEden]

This is the most heavenly singing and dancing I have ever witnessed! How I wish I had grown up with such a sacred culture to nourish my heart.

[@larman69]

Those of you with the thumbs down obviously do not have a culture therefore you have no meaning like us who do.We`pray that you find yourselves more so find your hearts and respect God Bless..

[@joopbos890]

Beautifull song sang with tenderness & on top of that Gracefull dancers which this song complete,warm greetings from Holland.

[@djonian]

My dad is Hawaiian and my mom haole and we grew up in the mainland. But we were raised Hawaiian. This. The aloha and grace of our queen to compose a song for a peer. She could've just given her a seashell. Some kukui nuts. Instead she gives a masterpiece....because that's who she and we are. You can feel her greatness and goodwill in the mele, man, it just envelopes you. I know I'm Hawaiian when I hear it. And the hula, Weldon and the boys are on point!! One of my all time fav jamz, for sure.

[@singpaea5434]

I'm here 2022 so beautiful and graceful 😘 Aloha from Australia

[@goldenoldies1336]

Nice to see Hawaiians (my fellow Poly's) rocking their culture, traditions and heritage today never stop it 🇳🇿🇹🇴🇨🇰🇫🇯. Poly pride..

[@mrcool9672]

"WE", Technically the largest nation in the world in area We do not connect by lands mountains valleys canyons, We connect thru Water, Culture and Mana.

[@anonimous2390]

I see full of positve energy, I wish one day visit Hawaii. Big hug to all of you, from 🇹🇱 East Timor Island.

[@kimrowland4892]

I cried tears coming down my cheeks.. when I see this.. it is sort of unexplainable just like Hawaii.. it cannot be explained.. every time I see it I start crying..

[@gerlindew2012]

Each time I watch this I'm in tears. My heart is still in Hawaii. Warmest greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@TheMrpiggyboy]

I too am in tears. Only if i could win the lotto.I would die in Hawaii, From the cool of Canada

[@gerlindew2012]

@@TheMrpiggyboy Hawaii is to live and enjoy with all senses not to die. Hopefully you are healthy 🤗 let me know

[@joaquinromolor7043]

Stay Hula Strong.

[@Jlird808]

I came onto KZbin to catch up on some political news, but this video caught my eye instead as I've seen Weldon perform b4. I didn't know I was gonna start frickin crying tho!!! .So beautiful....LOVE OUR HAWAI'I NEI!! 😢🙏♥️

[@saulgoodman7858]

Thank you. Always a special connection between Hawaiians and Austrians.

[@jmdes8]

The place, the music, the dance - all so incredibly beautiful it fills the heart with joy and love.

[@GM-cq6ez]

The very short mini not so beautiful.

[@wessitala497]

Hawaiian culture so beautiful! Weldon and his band is amazing. The dancers just elevates the beauty of its culture!!

[@cabaisohana4081]

no duh im Hawaiian and we see this ever day so are you not Hawaiian

[@Cyn55sam]

Lost in a world without My Dad R.I.P. Rudy van Dalm one of the pedal steel guitar player with the album greetings from Hawaii "' Aloha to You '", heard the song Hawaiian wedding song. A style of music that is unique , alive and vibrant. When his golden voice begins to flow his audience BEGINS TO SENSE THAT IS IN THE PRESENCE OF A MAN WHO HAS MASTERED HIS MUSIC. Miss you Dad !!! I am blessing with all your wonderful songs Dad. "" I STILL LOVE YOU."" Dad this is for you !!!!!!

[@azrocks111]

How soothing... The Hawaiian People must be the most relaxed people on the Planet! That was lovely, just lovely!

[@graynelson907]

Hawaii is a magical place.......Aloha means so many things....My 29 years there went so very quickly but touched my soul every single day .....I miss my friends, family and all the loving, caring do for all people of Hawaii who touched my heart .....Mahalo Nui Loa....Thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving me back....... Love you always......And always.....The Wonder of You ...

[@henrymcshane1536]

Aloha my brother

[@Lil_Angry_Bitch]

Why did you leave Hawaii?

[@paulhetherington3854]

No one, would ever, say: magical? Insanity man.

[@rollwithme7943]

Since I visited Hawaii for the first time in 2018, every year I go visit. “Hawaii is a magical place.” Indeed! Hoping to go back again!

[@simonbaker9909]

I would love to have been there to see the continuity of the Hula without all the cuts and closeups. The full movement is so beautiful. I think this song as done by Weldon and his group is one of the most beautiful of all time.

[@Graffenwehr]

It's really odd - I'm not Hawaiian, I live in Seattle - but when I watch this I get really, really choked up and it brings tears to my eyes....and I have no idea why.... It's very beautiful. I've only been to Hawaii once - but love it's people and traditions (I'm not a beach/heat person).

[@tongatopsir4686]

One of my all time Hawaiian favor songs. Mother and daughter beautiful🧡🧡🧡 Aloha and Ofa atu

[@EdieHinz-vx7kf]

Most Beautiful been to Hawaii all the Island love every Minute of it Mahalo

[@user-ie6iu4rw8e]

ハワイは素晴らしい。癒されます。もう一度行きたい。最後の楽園に帰りたいなぁ。素敵な映像ありがとうございます。感謝しています。

[@randphong]

Awesome, great music, great singing and great dancing. A beautiful and gracious song by the Queen of Hawaii. Mahalo from Vancouver, BC.

[@ivykaneshiro7554]

Beautiful ❤❤I wish the dancer had dressed in a long white hula dress as the queen would have been so proud overlooking her beautiful motions and meaningful expressions…love this song 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@antaypukapantay]

I can never tire watching these beautiful women hula to the enchanting voice of Weldon Kekauoha. Mahalo Piha!

[@olligator22]

Wonderful!! Beautiful!! I can't find the right words to describe this performance. It brought tears to my eyes!! Thanks for posting this incredible video!!

[@rebent1016]

That was so Beautiful . IN this time of troubles . It lift's the spirit and the Heart Thanks . From Vancouver island BC Canada .

[@antongoodman892]

I am Indonesian who lives in the US. I love Hawaiian music, my uncle who passed away used to be play Hawaiian music in Indonesian with Hawaiian Senior which was popular in Indonesia where travelled in in the Netherlands with his group in 70’s-80’s. Now, I am learning how to play Ukulele.

[@lehharoijtahalele4522]

Ahh... so u must be Moluccan right? Coz so many moluccans play Hawaiian lap steel and uke as well.

[@antongoodman892]

@@lehharoijtahalele4522 yes, my grand father from my mother side is Moluccan and Dutch. He played guitar and saxophone. Also, I took class Ukulele class in the music school a couple years ago. Now I can play Uke and sing a long with it. And I will be visiting Hawaii in two weeks.

[@nicoledoria5826]

Absolutely beautiful! I love Hawaii, the people, the culture, the spirit and the hula! My family has been blessed to take many trips to Hawaii and each time it feels like we are coming home! I have pictures of a male and female hula dancers in my living room, spirit of Aloha in Chicago! ❤️

[@abenuuanu3341]

Aloha to you❤

[@wheepingwillow24u17]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, POETIC MOVEMENTS AND SUCH GRACE. WONDERFUL SINGER AND MUSIC TOO! THANK YOU

[@leilanititlbach7175]

Beautiful ...As a mixed raced girl born in 1956 my Mother told me wonderful stories that I was named after a Hawaiian Queen.At the time I knew i couldn't share stories with friends.Now I feel very humble and proud of the name my Mother gifted me in a very racist time.

[@ellieiamaio4454]

Wait. What was racist? Idk I've always loved Hawaiian music+hula+culture....

[@jimbosan710]

God made you and named you (through your mother) Leilani. Always be proud as you are one of God's creations.

[@linnagal]

Love island dancing especially out of the public eye, then it assumes it's authentic purpose. It's neat how alot of the audience take on that analytical look that is critically assessing the movements of the dance and dancers.

[@stevenkeolasaito9353]

My 8 month year old son will stop crying when listening and watching this. My whole Ohana watches this daily. Mahalo all involved in creating and sharing this video. 🙏

[@tom-qd7mc]

There is something inexplicable with words, something that reaches the heart... Sweetness and Melancholy for a place where I have never been but to which I feel I belong. Love from Italy

[@karloalberti]

I just came back from Maui my 3rd trip after 27 years, this time took my wife and really enjoyed places of my youth.. .. Hope you visit Hawaii soon... it's magical. ..greetings from California.

[@tom-qd7mc]

@@karloalberti thank you! I hope to be able to visit those placeS

[@ricardodouglas644]

Bello... The music very sweet and well executed. The dance magnificant. Aloha from Panama Latin America. Keep your roots

[@felixthecat1964]

Beautiful pushing our Island 🌴 Traditions especially through Queen Liliuokalani ❤️

[@robertmclaughlin9637]

I am in tears, this is so moving and stunning, beautiful melodies and dancing, aloha iā ʻoukou a pau

[@dorothykelly8924]

The golden light. Love from Scotland 2020

[@jemreandeau3583]

Beautiful music and beautiful people. What a lovely setting. ❤

[@chaliceguard4575]

Love this song and Weldon's performance with the exceptional (and very famous) dancers. [FYI: The mother, Kapua Dalire-Moe, is a former Miss Aloha Hula (as well as her 2 younger sisters) -- it's like the Miss Universe of hula. Kapua is a kumu hula (hula teacher) and runs a very prestigious halau (hula dance academy) that was established by her mother, Aloha Dalire (the very first Miss Aloha Hula, crowned in 1971). Kapua's daughter, Kili, is a serious contender for the title of Miss Aloha Hula at the next annual Merrie Monarch Festival in 2021 (the 2020 festival was cancelled due to pandemic). ] Thanks for sharing this beautiful performance. Mahalo nui loa.

[@airashiitheempress5798]

Love kili so beautiful can't wait to see her perform at the next Merri Monarch Festival

[@Whysicist]

This is great. I grad Kailua High in 1969 and so many of our wonderful musicians and dancers are passing when very young… MORE LOVE, less da-kine bad stuff.

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

They are both so beautiful and graceful. Thank you for this information.

[@eileenvarley2788]

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[@thomassimon2606]

Soy mexicano pero me gustaría casarme con una nativa hawaiana.

[@blue45bj]

Very, Very Beautiful. The Song, Music, Singing, Dancing and the People. Thank You.

[@schalkcarstens3324]

Bless your souls for this beautiful song, I do not understand for I am from south Africa. Love everything about it!!!!!! Thank you for sharing it with the rest of the world!

[@robertcolvin3182]

Fortunately you do not need to understand the music. Just watch the dance and observe the smiles all around. Hawaii, a most beautiful paradise. Family is everything.

[@timothylynch2029]

Never heard this song (in this life) but the beauty of the song and the dance had me sobbing. Thanks so much.

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

I come back to watch this many times, always uplifting. Thank you!

[@user-cx6ve5qq2s]

살살 녹는다.... 훌라와 멜레 소름돋게 아름다워ㅜㅜ singer’s voice and the dancer’s movement are soooooo sweet I love hawaii and their culture I always hope to go back hawaii

[@christine.evers72]

So beautiful and graceful. Greatings from Germany ALOHA

[@zoezoe610]

I have watched this so many times, just beautiful.

[@marjorieramey9237]

The music and all singers are incredibly WONDERFUL, my FAVORITE music to listen to the sweetness of voices coming together,,special people HAWAIIANS Are so wonderful and blessed by God,,Thank you your all in my heart Always,,God bless ,,,,Margie from Daytona Beach,FLORIDA,,

[@AlexandraChernyshova]

Wow, thats so beautiful both music and performance.

[@toasamoa2000]

Mother and daughter how beautiful

[@575Hi5]

My life's route led me to live in Florida, been here for 31 years now, but my heart and soul will always lead me back Home!! OAHU, HAWAI'I !!

[@kalanilopez7407]

Wow! The mother dances so effortlessly. Beautiful!

[@bigdaddykamaka]

This song still gets me, especially when Weldon sings it🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🥰🥰🥰

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

chicken skin whenever Weldon sings!

[@jessemiranda326]

I felt like crying when leaving on a jet plane from Hawaii Special place in the heart 😢

[@rutavitello7799]

I love you Hawaii and I miss you I been in Honolulu Waimea Hilo 34 years God bless Hawaiian

[@ianclampin103]

Wow, That truly touched my soul. Sung with such feeling and melodic playing, in a lovely location, and danced with elegance, grace, and fluidity. Simply beautiful.

[@elchicano65]

So moving and touching. My wife and I are going back to Hawaii on Monday, Sept 10th. It's my 20th trip back and just can't get enough of Aloha..if you haven't heard, this feeling of Aloha is real just as soon as you get off the plane and I live in South Carolina yet my heritage has people believing I am Hawaiian. Aloha to all...

[@cocopalmpix]

You have a Hawaiian heart.

[@rebeccabrese9742]

elchicano65 My wife and I go back every year. The drums of the island call us back!

[@rebeccabrese9742]

Beautiful!

[@nicoledoria5826]

My family and I have taken 12 trips and hope to go back this year! I totally agree with you about the spirit of Aloha! Every time we return I feel like I'm coming home. I love the culture, the people and the islands! My favorite place in the world.

[@rollwithme7943]

I am not the only one who wants to go back to Hawaii every year. ;) My family and I fell in love with Hawaii.

[@csheets40]

Everything about Hawaiian culture is breathtaking!

[@Baltic652]

To be touched by the Hawaiian spirit soul to soul ... leaves me without words, Thank you for all of who you are for sharing the true of Aloha.

[@AtortAerials]

Baltic652 yup thank you to those for sure. 🙏🏾

[@Mathilda5xp]

Graceful and so beautiful. What a rich voice the gentleman has. Thank you so much for sharing. Stay blessed.

[@hwneyezzz]

One the best renditions I've heard, Great job Bradah Weldon and group. I listen to it all the time. Hoping one day my daughter will learn to dance to this song. Always gives me goose bumps, as to how this song was written and presented to Queen Victoria for the Jubillee celebration during that time and era.

[@hellomeimei22]

and that is how we also got the hawaiian bracelet...queen victoria gifted queen lilioukulani with one when she made the journey and visited England...that's why the standard font is the old english style. this song is abt queen victoria and her 50 year jubilee. ❤❤❤

[@etikai9828]

Hawaiian culture seems so inclusive and positive. It gives off "I SEE YOU & ACKNOWLEDGE YOU" ✨ I pray I get to visit Hawaii one day and witness the beautiful people, their energy, culture, music & everything 💕

[@steveboy7302]

Doesn't have to be inclusive

[@toetaggerh4253]

maahalo

[@palaka7724]

Nothing more beautiful than mother and daughter dancing hula together.

[@johnl.godwin4928]

It's beautiful. Conveys a special grace that touches everyone. Makes you realize how reach the culture really is.

[@okguy1282]

Bravo!! This kind of music and the dance representation is so deep! Mahalo!!

[@beatricesantiago4061]

So, so beautiful. How graceful. Mahalols very much for posting this for posterity.

[@whipemkealohagaming4866]

The best part about this video is the next generation of dancers in the background singing along. Passing the Mana'o along to the future

[@alanhau6690]

This is so right on beautiful music beautiful dancer beautiful background can't get better than this God bless all of you I Aloha to you all

[@electricslipper]

Now that's a great dancer. So smooth and graceful. There be MAGIC here.

[@GnoKLei808]

My favorite song since the first time I heard it back when Weldon Kekauoha released this version ....❤️ reminds me of home

[@omggiiirl2077]

Mm maita'i hula outou! Maika'i mele! A me, 'ua nani na wahine oia no! Mahalo nui loa I tou ha'a! 'Aloha all the way from Seattle! So heartwarming in this season of bitter cold, and cozyness.

[@mizuko2001]

I have no idea what the words meant but, this brought me to tears. Beautiful voice, beautiful and graceful mother-daughter dancers. Love so much. ❤️

[@rickbrosseau1162]

As one musician to another ....beautiful. Music is Life. 🎸🎶

[@karenmorin7671]

Absolutely Stunning ❤️ WOW I Love the music 🎼 and his amazing Voice. The dancers are absolutely amazing. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous Video of Hawaiian music 🎶. My dream is to go there. Thank you again for sharing the beauty of Hawaii

[@maryanneswanson3651]

Thank you for allowing me the privilege of being able to share in the beauty of your culture. Aloha from Salmon Arm B B.C. Canada.

[@SensaiMan]

So beautiful. Aloha, from London. I really enjoyed my visit to Hawaii.

[@dricklorenz9340]

This is one of the videos I come back to watch whenever I miss Hawaii

[@daizydgmailcom]

Beautiful Mele and Hula by one Queen Liliuokalani to another Queen Victoria hope to see one day this hula mele presented to Queen Elizabeth! Aloha Mahalo Nui Loa

[@broad100]

Loved it! Mahalo nui loa, aloha wau ia oe!

[@solaimoonsamy1234]

I hope one day I can afford to take my family to this place. Always wanted to visit Hawaii

[@berndpantlofsky7704]

fantastisch der Gleichklang zwischen Melodie und Tanz. Ich liebe es !

[@mariannechai9099]

These professional musicians & hula dancers d sliver only the very best in everything.

[@robertwilkins8357]

I love the sounds so much!

[@teacher_robs]

Wow! This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched. I miss Hawaii sooo much.Its culture, its people, the food,those breathtaking places...I hope I have the privilege to go back one day...

[@aldiron8587]

I love this melody and the language. I don't really know the meaning but I can sense the culture and energy of this song. It also reminds me to my ancient language, that almost forgotten. I'm from Maluku Islands (molo’uku), Indonesia🇮🇩. It means that I'm also a pacific islander (melanesian). We have bounch of similarities in language, tradition, people as all pacific islanders.🖤

[@berthoseptiano4914]

Ehhh...ketemu orang indonesia kk dong dari maluku bagian mana ni

[@BarHawa]

Austronesian cousins :)

[@pedetama8317]

Bt juga senang dengar lagu ini. Lagu ini dicipta oleh Ratu Hawaii waktu Ratu Inggeris 50 tahun jubileum tahun 1887. Banyk kepala2 Negara diundang termasuk Hawaii krn di pejajah ole negara Inggeris. Biar dong dijajah tp dong setia makany lagu kehormatan ini untk ratu Inggeris. Ratu Hawaii ini ahirny di kasi turun ole Amerika. Ceritera sedih paskali bung..

[@te-aruruoterangim.daniela-125]

As a 14yrold arrived in AOTEAROA NZ 50pls yrs ago was told we are Maoris at school but I have always maintain that my people's true identity is Polynesians (Porinetia)our language but some Maori's Wahines women's I ask who called you Maori's their answer's is the pakeha white people and now we been hearing that even the Aborigines are being labeled as Maori's too!!!!! as well as other Polynesians in the Pacific Ocean I ask who are these race to dictate they are always right and we are dumb and we don't know who we are and my children ask about their own identity even the Cook Island our people has been trying to tell the rest of our Island people to get rid of that name because what his men did to our women folks an we can imagine our men try to stop them an was killed they are nothing but evil dogs in my belief so when I learnt what happened to Cook in Hawaii an I love that name King Kamehameha an I said what goes around must come around and God knows an seen All the evils his men did Believe in our Creator all evils will not end until JESUS our Saviour comes an calls us by our name only people who has done evil will not enter the Kingdom of God MaHalo my Brother's an Sister's

[@drivewayturtle65]

I became so intrigued by the relationship of Queen Victoria and Queen Emma of Hawaii. If you do some research you will read about a real friendship spanning 20+ years. Their letters are quite interesting and reflect true friendship and mutual respect between the two of them. This song becomes even more beautiful when you know their background.

[@zbiki2000]

This song was written by a different queen, Liliuokalani, who was deposed by American businessmen

[@terrychow2310]

You get the real feeling of Hawaii and aloha from this song. Well done!

[@breezesuperman3294]

ความไพเราะของบทเพลง...กับลีลาความงดงาม..ของแดนเซอร์...

[@maribelmaribel2504]

Hermosa melodía,bellos seres humanos,un abrazo

[@felixthecat1964]

2021 timeless & sounds of aloha beautiful hula in honoring Queen 👑 Liliuokalani Long Live the Queen 👸

[@rollwithme7943]

We’ve been self quarantined since March 16th. KZbin is saving my life. Haha Hawaiian music brings calmness in the midst of this pandemic craziness. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@GypsyGirl317]

Isn't it so peaceful, calming and beautiful. ❤️

[@nacmegfeegle2310]

Me too. I keep coming back , I love this band, and others, but especially love Isreal Kamakawiwoole.

[@ianbullphoto1]

Beautiful music, beautiful hula, beautiful dancers, and a beautiful atmosphere, this video is my happy place. I want to be there.

[@notorioushsg1]

I've been to Hawaii only twice. There is definitely something magical about that place. I listened to Island 98.5 while there and then downloaded iheart radio to listen back home in OZ. I remember flying out on one of the trips back home listening to IZ Hawaii 78 and I got really emotional leaving. I started to cry a bit in the plane... I tried to hide it. I don't understand Hawaiian but it speaks to me of indigenous cultures slowly being erroded over time along with lands/rights as civilisations move forward... not necessarily for the bettter 😞 I've been to quite a few countries in my time but nothting 'feels' like Hawaii. I plan on coming back with my 2yr old daughter so she can experience the islands. I come back to this video every now and then... fascinated by the recording which is astounding, transfixed by the beauty of the dancing and moved by the culture. Long live Hawaii 💗

[@cocopalmpix]

Mahalo. Stay connected.

[@priscillakhapai3623]

This is so soothing and beautiful...love it❤🌸🌸

[@peterfarmer7768]

absolutely beautiful ,next to the see ,relax and watch pleasant and inspirational music and dance,very moving

[@tanditimoti]

This is so beautiful thank you for sharing listening from Canada

[@catherineortiz907]

so beautiful , it brings tears of joy to me , I love it ,the harmony is unreal , like nothing I've ever heard , so soothing to my heart and mind .thank you so much .

[@jijonkmj]

너무나 아름답네요 매일 아침 출근길에 무한반복하고 있어요 싱어의 구수한 목소리 무희의 환상적인 훌라에 천국에 있는 느낌입니다 언젠가 꼭 하와이에 가면 만나뵙고 싶어옫

[@MrPARKBRAU]

Ditto Baltic652.......I was touched the first time I set foot in Hawaii many years ago... and it stays with me forever..... Mahalo for this post.

[@johnhurst9534]

Aloha listen to this song every day! Miss my friends and fam in HI!

[@duanium]

It is with supreme gratitude of heartfelt impression to the people of Hawaii that I dedicate my appreciation of their culture.

[@johnburman966]

I have no idea what just happened, what a gift to humanity, I just let the tears roll.