Josh Tatofi | NĀ MELE (full episode) | PBS HAWAIʻI

As a young child, Josh Tatofi thought he had an ordinary life. “I thought everyone’s dad was a rock star, and I thought everyone was playing music,” he says. His father, Tivaini Tatofi, was a founding member of local island music group Kapena. “I didn’t really know that my childhood was special until way later,” says the younger Tatofi.
Born in Honolulu, Tatofi grew up on Windward O‘ahu, in Kāne‘ohe, before moving with his family to Maui in his early teens. It was in Kāne‘ohe that Tatofi would have a breakthrough moment, when his friends of the Hawaiian music group Hū‘ewa invited him onstage at a bar to sing a Hawaiian-language song.
The program also features hula dancers from three different hālau: Hula Hālau ‘O Kamuela, Hālau Hi‘iakaināmakalehua and Hālau Ka Liko Pua O Kalaniākea.
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[@rjeezy6783]

The hula dance (and the dancers) for Pua Kiele were magical.

[@ashleymelloh4017]

I think the Hawaiian language is the most beautiful of them all. Sing it often, always!

[@ludimartin6420]

Love his soothing romantic voice. I can listen to his music all day❤

[@sergiomacedo6181]

Beautiful, very good! Musicians, singers and dancers deserve a lot of respect and love for their talent and beauty of songs. I like a lot the way Josh plays bass and sings; His voice is wonderful. Aloha, love and happiness from Tahiti.

[@josephhertzberg2734]

Man, his voice is heavenly

[@katoangaakauola4281]

I love your music man.awesome.

[@susana301301]

Silky smooth and beautiful! This best describes the music sung by Josh Tatofi.

[@veraejcheffers332]

Absolutely beautiful 💖🌸💐🌈💜🙏💕

[@maddymadness161]

When a vocal is like *that* cuddle hits the feels too good!! Mahalonui ia oe Josh Tatofi

[@RobertSJHu]

Aloha to you Josh Tatofi and your group for keeping Hawaiian and Tongan songs and dances alive for the world. A special mahalo to PBSHawaiiorg for their kokua too !!!! Grateful fan, Robert S. J. Hu August 21, 2021.

[@sealfan1000]

Oh my Lord...Thank you, for this Blessing.

[@janisfoong6022]

Thank you for this beautiful gifted voice of Josh Tatofi. A real treasure to Hawaii & Hawaiian music. Makes me get up to dance the hula and think of the wonderful times I've spent in Hawaii - a special place in my heart.

[@virginiaschoch-andrews4164]

WHAT A VOICE . Im at peace when i listen to him sing .

[@francinerieder1618]

You got such a beautiful voice. I love to listen to hawaiian music, but very few can cut it.

[@maikailoa808]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@cardiac161]

Wow! His voice and meles are so touching! Reminds me of the melodies by Keali'i Reichel.

[@gaerlan1946]

Very soothing and calming voice. So welcoming specially the times we are all in. Mahalo, Salamat, Dios ti agina, Gracias.

[@kaenagroup4443]

Talented artist💗💗 keep up the beautiful music. Mahalo for sharing 🌺🌺

[@talofaahch7156]

Yes!!! U are very Special...

[@JustinLiku]

Blessed to be hearing your voice🙏🏽💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@thomasbrewer4360]

Ffmhmhjhuhfjdudjdudjudurry

[@christyhernandez8625]

Beautiful, well done.

[@srwigham]

beautiful, gives me chills!

[@kalita1113]

The next izzy! Beautiful sound, relaxing to the soul and heart.

[@ikaikak5671]

TO ME ALL Polynesians born in Hawaii are Kanaka, Tanata etc. the 1st people here were polynesians!!!!! Mahalo Auntie for letting Josh know its pono to sing Hawaiian Mele. Good for you Josh.

[@viliamifuavai6762]

Aloha Malolelei.toko.ofa atu.

[@KauDanVibes]

@@viliamifuavai6762 Aloha

[@dalastkanakamaoli9058]

Ya back in the days if a samoan was born in Hawaii they'd be a Hawaiian or if a Hawaiian was born in Tahiti they'd be a tahitian

[@pualani609local9]

Serendipitous start to becoming a great singer. 🤙🏼❤️😊🌺🌈

[@fudsicle678]

I love this music. Touches every cell of my being with 💕

[@melanieathwal4038]

Voice of an angel!

[@maikailoa808]

Much mahalo's ❤️🤙🏻

[@hmngbrd]

This music is so soothing.

[@tamaboyce6222]

Beautiful..Mahalo👍

[@franceslohoy-franco7874]

Awesome voice blessed .

[@cathyfarrell5294]

Born and raised in Kaneohe, I enjoy your music, voice arrangement and everything else along with your passion for Hawaiian music. Mahalo

[@user-pk5cv4zk6x]

たちみ

[@JohnLemieux]

This is beautiful

[@nadiavogel6028]

Making me homesick ! Hope I get to hear you in person someday . NYC

[@lisalogan8587]

Beautiful! Voice and transition is smooth. Reminds me of Mr. Vandross, with choke Hawaiian flavor ❤

[@elizabethquon3568]

Such a beautiful tribute for your kupuna and I’m sure the ultimate tribute. By the way she was right,divine intervention as they say just because we’re older doesn’t mean we’re done..🌺🤙🏽

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

I love this braddah!!! Beautiful voice along with his backup singers. Definitely taking hawaiian music to another level. 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼😎

[@Sicksporty72]

Amazing!🤙

[@keymah9632]

That USO on the right got some BARSSS LASHHHGOOO 🇼🇸 CHEEEEE

[@BentleyContinent4l]

With Love from Molo-Oekoe.....the Moluccas.

[@keymah9632]

That USO on the right got some BARSSSS 🇼🇸 lashgoooooo cheee!!!!

[@jesusteigita3389]

Reborn of Brother Iz we love 💕 you

[@keokikahumokukoa8832]

Your awesome palala!! We love you💯💯💯💯

[@vitatang904]

Congrats brah you made it and u have a talent. Nourish ur talent but don’t forget the body also ya. 🤙🏼

[@tielifuifatu2142]

Majhalo mahalo guys ur da best apart from Ledward Kaapana kp it up with da gud wrk god bless you guys luv from Samoa

[@rudyramirezjr2309]

Timestamps: 0:00 - Kaleohano/Introduction 1:39 - Ku'u Pua Ilima 4:07 - Interlude I 4:56 - Lei Hala 8:46 - Interlude II 10:16 - Pua Kiele 13:55 - Interlude III 14:53 - Ku'u Leo Aloha 18:51 - Interlude IV 19:51 - Kaleohano (short clip) 20:14 - Leolani 23:46 - Interlude V 24:35 - Kane'ohe

[@rosalindalarkin5531]

❤

[@veraejcheffers332]

❤️🎼🎵🌈💐🌺🙏💕

[@denisereghetti7369]

💕

[@marjorieramey9237]

Your blessed

[@juliet.1588]

Would love to see them ma ke kino -- any upcoming concert dates on Maui? :)

[@baebee1973]

aloha from california!

[@robertmayesiii8356]

Hawaiians are not celebrated enough to me. God bless them. Peacefull kindred spirits like native american indians.👍👋😁🌋🌞🌈.

[@swiat.rekodziela]

Poland 🇵🇱😁

[@Angericful]

WHOS THEIR BARBER !!!!!

[@Devest8]

How do you get a voice like that?

[@afefilemoni421]

Polynesian Luther Vandross ✊🏽👌🏽

[@kaskahea1274]

Hey PBS HAWAII!! Since you folks when add one insert of KGMB's Island Music Island Hearts' you guys no more connections to get the old sessions??? Any rights to that from the old KGMB? Is there a way you folks can bring back the Old Booga Bogga recordings??? 😮😬🙂

[@michaelwarnock1864]

what's the first song he plays

[@hiwaulimahelona5372]

Kaleohano

[@taionenau4568]

🤙 good job josh proud of u toko u still owe me $20 gas money lol 😂

[@anelat12]

Remembah small kid time 😂

[@healthyresponse2959]

Love you music, even as good as Israel Kamakawiwo'ole but I hope you don't die early like him and manage your weight