Project KULEANA Nā Moʻo o Koʻolaupoko presents “Kuʻu Home O Kahaluʻu”

In 2018, Project KULEANA set out with native Hawaiian youth to explore KULEANA through the music, people and history of the places that they call home.
Kuʻu Home ʻO Kahaluʻu by Jerry Santos eloquently captures the feelings, fears and dreams of a small town country boy. Yet, this song has become a song of hope for all of us who must come face to face with the inevitable changes of themselves and the place that they call home.

[@thethunderinggun]

Missing home. Kane'ohe boy whose so far away from home, trying to make a life in Washington State... but home, my islands, I miss you.

[@RYDENROAM72]

Home is where the heart is.

[@margodreis7169]

Where in Washington? We're in Spokane

[@Peter-wy2wl]

Aloha.~ Beautiful 😻 Thank you so much. You have a great wonderful day ❤ 내고향 하와이 🌺 어제나 그러워요.~~~ I love 💕 Hawaii.~~~

[@kellyhoff5559]

I visited Hawaii for a two week vacation , I stayed for six years, I've been homesick ever since I came back to the mainland twenty two years ago

[@hiwahiwakaheaku3853]

Brings tears to my eyes. Never forget Hawaiians, we are nothing without our Aina.

[@barbaraafe1878]

Takes me back to our days in Wong’s Village. Hygenic store. Chinaman’s Hat. Ku’uloa Beach Park. ❤️ Ku’u Home o Kahalu’u

[@lmb5396]

I am Kahalu'u born and raised. Been living in Hilo for awhile now, but Kahalu'u will ALWAYS be home for me. This brought tears of joy but also sadness and heartache from my childhood and the Kahalu'u I grew up in. "Change is the strangest thing, it cannot be denied". Ku'u Home O Kahalu'u!!

[@kentclark6420]

My dad was invited to teach math at Kailua High, in 1968, so we moved from Seattle to Kaneohe, because we couldn't find a house in Kailua at that time. What an amazing experience! My father bought some land in Kahalu'u the next year and built a home, with our help, (and contractor). Then my father, a beautiful soul, was hit by a car as he walked down the sidewalk into Kailua after teaching, one day. That ended our paradise, and the rest of us moved back to the Mainland. But I couldn't believe how friendly the people are over there, even though they had their land taken away. I suppose that it was bound to happen, as they couldn't hide forever. The Hawaiians knew that it couldn't last forever. At least the advances in technology made their lives more comfortable in some ways. But I know that they would trade those in a minute for the old ways.

[@marcelmarcel7854]

I'm from Kahalu'u and stuck on the mainland for now. I cry every time I hear this song 😢

[@yosse2403]

people dislike this, are people what have no or do not know what TRADITION is like, i am from a small village in the alps, TIROL, we also preserve traditions what goes back hundreds of years, i just can say keep up with what you are doing guys, i visited hawai and i love it

[@PueoDefenseGroup]

I remember days when we were younger We used to catch 'o'opu in the mountain stream 'Round the Ko'olau hills we'd ride on horseback So long ago it seems it was a dream Last night I dreamt I was returning And my heart called out to you But I fear you won't be like I left you Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu I remember days when we were wiser When our world was small enough for dreams And you have lingered there my sister And I no longer can it seems Last night I dreamt I was returning And my heart called out to you But I fear you won't be like I left you Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu Change is a strange thing It cannot be denied It can help you find yourself Or make you lose your pride Move with it slowly As on the road we go Please do not hold on to me We all must go alone I remember days when we were smiling When we laughed and sang the whole night long And I will greet you as I find you With the sharing of a brand new song Last night I dreamt I was returning And my heart called out to you To please accept me as you'll find me Me kealoha ku'u home o Kahaluu

[@D.W.e.s.t.]

It's nice seeing people keeping our culture alive.

[@deborahconnor1101]

I loved Kahaluu!!! In the mornings I would push my baby Amber's stroller to the Buddhist Temple, at Valley of the Temples, where we lived. There was a wonderful fish pond there. The monks sometimes would come out to admire my beautiful blonde haired blue eyed baby, so rare in Hawaii.

[@Ispeakthetruth535]

Hawaiian will live on forever 💪🏽❤🤙🏽no matter what our people went thru we stand strong as one! Rise up kanaka Maoli 🙌

[@James-mw7zv]

I miss Hawaii... as soon as this covid is over I am flying to...

[@freddie5744]

My family is so blessed as we were baptized in the Holy Spirit by the late Kahu George Naipo. Back in the mid 90’s we would travel to his church Ekalesia from Ewa Beach every Sunday where we became born again. At his side was his son Danny Naipo and Kelly boy as they were Deacons of his church. It was in is Glory (God) and an honor to have been a part of his congregation. Aloha oe Kahu. I know you are in his kingdom smiling down on us all. Till we meet again.....soon we’ll be “Going home”.

[@shanene808]

Aloha ... I can tell you that he is. George Naipo was my grand uncle, my grandmother's brother. I miss them both dearly but I am glad that (even though you didn't really have to travel THAT far) you were able to interact and be with my Uncle Kanoe and the rest of my ohana.

[@Jake.Shimada]

It is an honor to say I’ve played this mele with Uncle Jerry and this song was my childhood and one of the best songs ever written

[@maikailoa808]

Mahalo jake.

[@randomkid1225]

This is the first time Iʻve watch this video and it was very good to see relatives singing about the good olʻdays and how weʻll remember growing up at our homes in Kahaluʻu.

[@maildarren]

I've been away from Hawaii for 5 years now. These videos, set in the most beautiful locations, with current artists singing and playing the timeless classics...is so refreshing and reminds me so much of home. Mahalo to all who are involved with this project.

[@river4462]

Oh my heart breaks most of it in in Hawai'i no ka oi Maui.. me ke aloha ku'u home o Maui

[@MaskedMenace808]

It’s expensive and crowded but best choice I ever made was to move back home to Hawaii...awesome version of this beautiful song!!!

[@melissamiller2696]

Funny how I just got this in my feed. Beautiful rendition of my "anthem" for small kid time, when I lived up the valley from Jerry and the Hygienic Store. Rode my white horse down to the store where Jerry was often hanging out. Beautiful valley except for the mold that grew on our low ceilings. Memories of cleaning it with ammonia. But riding horse all over into mysterious remains of human habitation and verdant overgrowth over streams. Red dirt and centipedes. The Pekin nightingales and pueo. Beauty and life.

[@williamfink8075]

Did you know, Cathy Fink? My oldest sista

[@ec7867]

Aloha Aunty! I didn’t see your comment until now, Aug 2021. Was listening to Uncle Jerry and cruising. Love you Aunty \m/ Kale Boy

[@carmelsmith4861]

Project KULEANA....ABSOLUTELY ... STUNNING...We LISTEN...Aloha...Mahalo... The R.E.T.U.R.N.I.N.G... Whanaunga Haere...Haere...Haere...R.E.N.E.W.A.L.S...Kia O Ra...E ALOHA MANA KAPONO... 'IaOrana Mauururuu...Manea ' Salut' Carmel

[@kalawaianuinakoaohana5461]

I have lived in kahaluu oahu my entire life aka wailau aka Laenani Beautiful place to grow up but unfortunately i wont be raising my daughter there i will never forget and i know i will never find another place like it kahaluu will always be my home one day i will be able to return

[@nohanahananokaukau6436]

These are our people, that love our land and where we come from. We know where we belong. No matter where in the world we may be. We think about and love our lands.

[@kathysharpe7339]

My Lord. Can it get more beautiful. I say no🌺🎶

[@concertmasterp]

This song makes my heart long for home. Just wow

[@pamelagarza331]

Well done! mahalo nut for perpetuating Hawaiian Music and for sharing the wonderful memories from the past.

[@victoriavaughn1442]

Mahalo for these wonderful singers and the stunning sweeps of the Koolaus. Sure makes me homesick. I'm from Kaneohe.

[@williamlynn6084]

Loved this one. Just one thing - thank you.

[@JohnDoe-pm3oq]

This is AWESOME! Oh, it tugs my heart strings!

[@stellarivers4175]

Wonderful.......I am so thankful that I have raised our family here on Maui for 40 years.....I feel so blessed

[@The_Nameless_Entity]

I Miss my stomping grounds of Kahaluu. Lovely colaboration of a musical classic. Aloha from Las Vegas

[@jt5439]

Food for my Soul!!!

[@jenniferp7749]

crying now........oh how i miss home........

[@poupee9564]

A song for this lockdown,to feel hope and strenght again

[@leimomi4343]

This brings me home always

[@gregoryk.tanaka4285]

Beautiful!

[@bobworthington6819]

My favorite song, I've loved it since the first time I heard Olomana sing it, so many years ago, it seems like a dream...

[@Ohilehu]

Such sweet memories. Luv you Uncle Jerry. Miss you Uncle Robert.

[@lealavaamalo4836]

It's nice to see adults and children singing together. Lovely💜

[@sisterstefanie5323]

You know I love this as much as you do Jay...and would love to be able to play like Jerry this song made me cry it was so full of aloha

[@JoachimKessel]

Hawaaii Aloha! Mahalo for this beautiful peace of Music and your culture. Please preserve this beautiful language. Greetings from Germany!

[@OHMFLUKE2019ohmguide]

I love this olomana song love this video this such a beautiful song

[@kc.p.1162]

😭that was such a beautiful rendition of that song took me back to my childhood when it was actually KAHALU’U it’s just a reminder of how awesome and beautiful my home is.Its changed sooooo much it’s a shame. Just wish my children could grow up and see how it was and experience the the old was of life 😔 it seemed so simple before all this technology and other crap came along.just gotta get back to the roots my friends and keep it PONO🤙🏽👏🏽

[@562Omar]

Go Jerry!!! One of the most beautiful songs of all time. -> God bless from all your friends out here in Long Beach, California USA 🇺🇸.

[@MarvinLikoPuha]

Ua pā ka naʻau. Mahalo iā ʻoukou e nā moʻo o Koʻolaupoko a me ko ka hui Project Kuleana.

[@PatrickSaliga988]

I love Hawaii 🤙🤙🤙💖😉😉😉💪💪

[@konroteisimeli2858]

Absolutely beautiful music from Hawai'i on behalf of all in the Pacific

[@victorhugoesqor5951]

Saludos desde Mexico¡¡¡¡¡¡¡

[@jasonfujimoto808]

Who the heck disliked this? Wth. This video is awesome as the many other Project Kuleana videos are.

[@KaraMoana808]

Jason Fujimoto. Llll

[@jasonfujimoto808]

Kara Vaughn??

[@paalani27]

4 rubbish kine people

[@TanakaDaRocka]

Just like the tides, get highs get lows.

[@RYDENROAM72]

the 12 that dont understand our culture.

[@katherinepearcy3622]

This song Is beautiful and healing the Earth 💜🙂Mahalo 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌙

[@SuperOutloud]

Oh my the tears are flowing, a beautiful song and well represented. Loved the performance! and I really miss this place........

[@raymondboots6089]

Awesome! It never loses it luster! One of my favorites! I too grew up in Kahalu`u. Mahalo!

[@WotDogLikeGo]

Damn I just ran into kelly and Leo at my job today, didn’t even make the connection at the time. Wish I could’ve thanked em, the shots of them singing with the whole family are powerful

[@mati13440]

Belle musique et chanson 💖🇵🇫🇳🇨

[@miguelaugustochinchayansan5412]

Estoy rendido a la belleza de la música hawaiana y, aunque no lo entiendo, a la dulce belleza de su idioma.

[@YallPro]

Mahalo to all of the wonderful artists who contributed to this classic and meaningful mele! I continue to watch and listen to this because it is a very needed message and sentiment on island as well as around the world. I struggle to understand why this mele and others like it are not more popular and on international charts. Please accept my love for your work and everyone should hear this.

[@GirlPoi03]

Absolutely beautiful and heartwarming video. Hawaii, aloha o ka pu’uwai ❤️😘🌺😘❤️

[@billkekawa4538]

Much, much Mahalo for sharing this Kuleana Project🤙We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful part of this world, to share our 🤜Mana'o🤛 through our love💞 of music, and our Aina, our destiny by the sea, simply for you and me🎶🎼🎤🎸❣🤙Maika'i 👍❣

[@marcelovillarino]

Hermosa y dulce canción transmite paz aunque yo no entienda lo que dice. Gracias por subirla.

[@shanefogg5549]

Born and raised out east forever 💙

[@kuuipo1982]

Mahalo for making this video I really miss my home in Kahaluu.

[@harmonyaquarian9210]

Mahalo. My favourite song of all time, and this is the first time I have heard your version. Best ever.

[@patrickkemp8047]

Mahalo that was awesome!

[@lindaoctavio734]

Love this song....it brings such peace and joy to my heart. Mahalo

[@tommyching1827]

You made a great classic even better, mahalo for your great work

[@KauiokalaniEB]

💙 love this song!! Beautiful!

[@aldinopecanha6486]

ALOHA🌺🌺🌺Mahalo nui loa O KA MALUHIA NO ME OE

[@lukepotosky7710]

Hawaii Aloha! Mahalo for the amazing music!

[@robertwilkins8357]

I love this.

[@constanceshigemoto4924]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME !!Brought me to tears throughout the entire video. I live here almost all my life and still can’t get enough of its beauty💜🤟 Thank you for doing this. Much Aloha🤙

[@melvindhontanosas5307]

Superb Project and the performance by all has been brilliantly participated!

[@indigogirl17]

So beautiful, soul and heart filling on this cold NW Ohio day. mahalo!

[@beutilisious]

Aloha mahalo nui for sharing this wonderful waiata outlining the struggles you must never forget your language you customs and the love of the land love your music UK

[@home96734]

So beautiful. Mahalo

[@dp9948]

Very nice, love from Guam👌

[@KahunaGuru]

WE CAN ONLY RETURN HOME IN OUR HEARTS ,, SMALL KID TIME WILL NEVER COME AGAIN ... I WAS SO BLESSED TO BE BORN AND RAISED IN HAWAII TRUELY A MELTING POT WITH ALL KINDS CULTURES ALL KINE PEOPLE OF ALL KINE COLORS ONE THING THEY LEARNED WAS " ALOHA" AND SHARING IN THE CARE OF THE AINA ,,,, I WENT HOME SEVEN YEARS AGO AND I WEPT ,, MY HAWAII HAD BECOME OVERCROWDED AND A CESSPOOL OF HOMELESS PEOPLE IN THEIR OWN LAND . THE KINGDOM OF HAWAII WAS GOND AND SOON THE AMERICAN KINHDOM WILL PASS AWAY TOO

[@ritakopetzky4362]

nice to hear this...thank so much....

[@nylemonday8630]

Hey Jerry! Great to hear you again, brah!

[@uliuli201]

Life goes on...Like it or not. We can only celebrate the Here and the Now. To do what we can to preserve what we can. Holding tight to our Hawai'ian roots...Hawai'ian heritage...Hawai'ian Culture. Remembering...we are dealing with people that love $$$$ more than the Island way of Life. 😐

[@donna4u2]

Excellent Song 😀😀👍

[@ArchFundy]

Wow. That was powerful...touching...uplifting. Thank you for improving my day. This was in the style of PFC "Songs Around The World" which is some of my favorite stuff on YT.

[@BabyBlue5716]

Beautiful❤

[@konradpsenicnik3706]

very very nice - greetings from sLOVEnia - Konrad

[@hubertstieve1494]

Heart-opening, just peaceful and amazing

[@anamendonca9949]

What a beautiful clip!! The scenario, the voices, the culture.. its all so evident!!! So much love in this video. Loved it!

[@emcg5167]

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL...

[@longboardwoddy]

MASTERPIECE!!! ,,,I hope to meet you, dear Jerry, someday soon in Kahalu'u ! Greetings from Germany !!!

[@tazydeelopez5704]

Wow !!! This is awesome

[@charizardsniper5064]

Rock on Bruddah 🤙🏽🤙🏽. I grew up with this song and I always feel peace listening to it.

[@genuinsanity]

Thank You ...I can relate. I was blessed to grow up on Kaua'i. When my brains messed up , I put on some Hawaiian music . Tears of joy stream down my face. It is my therapy . Thank all you wonderful musicians for your Aloha and dedication . Thank you to this channel for sharing ....many blessings will come to you for remind us there is still goodness in the world . Malama Pono e Mahalo Nui Loa ....

[@tomstarr4094]

Beautiful song

[@ElenTuf]

This is truly amazing!!! Much alofas from Brisbane Australia xx

[@alancrust]

They all look happy and enjoying that stuff, cool c:

[@talesofhawaii6544]

Mahalo nui for this wonderful video and for your great work!

[@joelhkjr]

Sad but happy for the togetherness. -las vegas

[@kathywerdal8201]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful people and their music.

[@claudeorupe9999]

Very VERY” beautiful nice Waiata- song. ❤️🌹Much Aroha to ur history from childhood 2the prescient 🌺

[@fayeritcey2801]

Just absolutely beautiful.😊😊😊

[@kalalakaaihue7920]

Mahaloooo! That was so beautiful!❤️

[@TeknoweltBoston]

So beautiful!

[@adamkane9414]

Very nice.

[@Silvia-yb8cv]

Still heartwarming Try to go there again

[@elizabethmchenry3102]

I am glad that there is a movement to restore the love,beauty and culture of these beautiful islands and its people. Unfortunately,we cannot go back to the way it used to be . The business of tourism came in and ruined the original beauty of these islands.