Story Behind the Song | Aloha 'Oe | by Ukulele Mele

Mele Fong aka Ukulele Mele tells the story behind the traditional Hawaiian song Aloha ‘Oe. The song tells of two lovers bidding farewell in a fond embrace and is the most famous composition by Hawai'i’s last monarch Queen Lili’uokalani.
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Native Hawaiian Mele Fong from Maui is an experienced educator and professional entertainer with over 50 years experience playing the 'ukulele - Hawaii's official instrument. Are UKE having fun yet? Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way!

[@melefong]

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[@kinekoolband7757]

Another great presentation --- ( fyi... We were told by the guide at Iolani Palace, when we first visited, that Queen Lili'uokalani wrote Aloha 'Oe whilst imprisoned.... but we did discover that some of the guides there were not quite as knowledgeable as would be desired :) )

[@melefong]

Thank you, Jim. There is so much to learn about Hawaiian history. I am glad to know you are interested. Mahalo! Mele

[@lisiatepalu7737]

Beautiful nice song ever

[@melefong]

Thank you for your comments. Aloha, Mele

[@daytonpeters4355]

Thank you for this. I’ve always had such a big appreciation for Hawaiian culture, and I’m so glad that now I know the story and meaning behind this beautiful song. You also gave the information in such a professional way that’s easy to understand and follow 👍

[@melefong]

I appreciate your comments, Dayton. There are more story videos in my related playlist so you can learn more background behind the songs. Enjoy! Aloha from Maui, Mele

[@m.w.wondracek1809]

As músicas do Havaí são lindas e nostálgicas. Impressionante e causam saudade inexplicável!

[@melefong]

Thank you for your comments. Aloha, Mele

[@wahiawabound808]

I miss the old days im born and raised in waiahole hmstd rd and that was the best place I've ever lived and one of the few places that lived old ways and never changed this new age and crowded island is no good to many outsiders and change comes with outsiders ALOHA 'OE.

[@melefong]

Change is constant which is another reason why the Hawaiian cultural practices of telling stories behind the songs whether the song is Hawaiian or not is important to me. Imua we go! Aloha, Mele

[@WatitemjenAo]

Thank you for the information, Watching from India 🇮🇳

[@melefong]

Thank you for your comments from so far away from Maui! Aloha, Mele

[@robsonenesvirgilio6160]

Thank you!

[@melefong]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Aloha!

[@keahi7646]

I am the sixth generation from Edwin Boyd, and his son James. Yes, the departure did cause the song. The land at Manawili Valley was given to My great x 7 Captain Alexander Napunako Adams for serving King Kamehameha long ago as Harbor Master, military advisor, ship builder, designer of the Ha'e, and sailed to China twice to open the Trade with that nation. He had many workers and developed agriculture for sale in Honolulu town. Queen Liliuokalani did not stay one afternoon, she was a visitor for several weeks at a time at his home. And this was not once but many times. There was a kalohi mo'emo'e during that time, we don't know if it was James, or we were told Adams, but I would think he had died years before because of the timelines. Today, you can still access the Manawili Valiey wooden water troughs (what's left) that the kanaka ka'maina built by hand, some still i good condition.

[@melefong]

Mahalo for the story!

[@kukuipupule4415]

home in maunawili valley was burnt by houseless 2023

[@mrshawaiianheart]

​@@kukuipupule4415how very sad. I'm sorry