Merrie Monarch 2012 - Academy of Hawaiian Arts - Kane Kahiko

[@trikkimonki]

I don't care if he gets flack for being different - he definitely is a real crowd pleaser and more performances like this builds interest. Yes, tradition is tradition - but all traditions have to start somewhere. Mark's talent is by far beyond anything I've seen in decades...reminds me of Johnny Lum Ho when he was also considered a maverick. Great job AHA!!! Keep doing what you do!

[@e_lineva]

What can I say, saw all the great quality vids of this performance disappear over years. Was privileged to watch my first cuz Martin, and my cousin's the mMahoni sister's share a beautiful part of Hawaiian culture. I remember going to their practices in my teens when I visited the states. Always grateful from Ozzie. 🇭🇲

[@sandramorey2529]

Kimo has been a fan for long time. Mark and Patrick Makuakane are fixtures in our SF Bay Area dance community. I was lucky enough to dance with Kumu Mark while I was going through chemo-therapy for cancer and it not only relaxed me, but to be surrounded with that music was wonderful. That was 26 years ago. I learned a lot and met a whole lot of wonderful folks.

[@kiyomi72]

As Kimo said "you know you love it, you know you love it". Yes, I loved it !! Kane and wahine!!

[@dwtslvr]

You are so right. Many criticized Johnny Lum Ho's style for his halau also. AHA rocks, is all I can say.

[@charlesmcdermott6139]

Wpw! I really love Mark’s style of chanting, together with the spectacular dancing, and the costumes in my favorite ocean colors. I only wish that it was in high definition!

[@chicaloha]

Cheeee Pono!! U guys did it!! I brought it cuz n I'm so proud of u all! Maika'i no!!

[@gingerleake8385]

Beautiful voice

[@HaunaniIoane]

Awesome

[@SlowDaddie]

What happened to the original HD version?

[@moanamcadams4706]

Alot of the videos sadly got pulled off KZbin. I was so disappointed. I guess making money is more important than sharing the culture with the world.

[@cnanidawg]

@kiyomi72 took the words right out of my moth! They were awesome!

[@dwtslvr]

I'm sure AHA would like to win, or place high, however they came to make a statement. Transplants from Hawai'i, can still represent Hawai'i!

[@pablovicruiz3281]

how much for the original video?

[@chicaloha]

Oops,,I meant u brought it!! Lol

[@jaydenthompson7919]

Atlanta Hawks intro 2012

[@mistiya]

great chanting, great creativity but as others have pointed out he sort of allows sloppy work by the dancers and it feels little disrepectful