The Echo of My Song | Robert Cazimero with Hula Dancer Alaka'i Christopher Lastimado | TEDxMaui

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Enjoy a series of short performances and stories from Robert Cazimero, legendary and award-winning Hawaiian singer, songwriter, pianist, kumu hula and contributor to the Hawaiian cultural renaissance. Featuring hula dancers Alaka‘i Christopher Lastimado and Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu.
Legendary and award-winning Hawaiian singer, songwriter, pianist, kumu hula and contributor to the Hawaiian cultural renaissance.
Coming of age in the 1970s was a turbulent time, but for Robert Cazimero, it was the time when he discovered himself and his life’s purpose: Hawaiian music and the art of hula. While it was not without turbulence, Robert’s path became clear and he followed it to where he is today-at the top of his game in his music and the art of hula.
Robert’s musical talent was recognized at a young age by his kumu hula (hula teacher), Ma‘iki Aiu Lake, and he soon began to learn the art of hula from one of the most respected masters of the dance form during the Hawaiian cultural renaissance.
Known for changing the familiar sound of Hawaiian music, Ma‘iki infused Robert with her vision of an all-male halau (hula school). Over the ensuing decades, he has realized Ma‘iki’s dream again and again, dedicating his energy to the once-vanishing tradition of male hula.
Robert’s elegant voice is so distinctive, that when he performs solo on piano (or with his brother Roland as the Brothers Cazimero), people are compelled to listen. During his musical journey, he has contributed to 40 full album projects, many of which are considered classics in the history of Hawaiian music.
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[@adelel8821]

Alaka’i Lastimado brought me here. 😍

[@gailfern]

uncle robert was a regular at the sbux that i worked at (that alaka`i worked at too… but we were two ships passing in the night) and he will forever be one of my favorite regulars ever. i’ll never forget this one time i was singing at work and he decided to harmonize with me. i almost fainted. when does that happen ever? he’s so wonderful ❤

[@afolsom685]

This was so beautiful it made me weep. Mahalo. Mahalo.

[@benjaminadams4957]

Robert's Hula song and dance is Heavenly!❤️

[@faymolina-sagon4885]

You have been richly blessed with your uniquely exquisite VOICE...and you have shared that gift with thousands. Mahalo, Robert. Aloha Ke Akua.💖

[@ldpcod1]

BLESS YOU ROBERT. I LOVE YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO AND BELIEVE IN. TEACH THE WORLD.

[@FaunaHodel1]

His Power sings loudly...and lives deep in his soul...a kind...beautiful beacon of light...a joyful..wise..amazing man....talking about the one and only Robert Cazimero.....Fauna Hodel

[@FaunaHodel1]

and...one of the most amazing voices on the planet...

[@sialiitulutu4136]

Mahalo for everything that you do. In keeping the heritage alive.

[@flyinsmamma]

absolutely wonderful. So very true and I'm grateful to be able to have had the opportunity to hear your story. The very first time I heard you, I was mesmerized by your unique, soothing voice. At one very bad time in my life, you were with me in spirit. I would put my headphones on and became part of your peaceful, healing world. I feel very deeply that you pulled me out of the darkness and saved me and for that I give you my mahalo and aloha.You are the culture, the islands, the people.......passing that along to our younger generations in teachings is truly gracious. Your teachings will pass through many generations. I hope they realize how important that is...............

[@alisonjohnson287]

flyinsmamma r

[@tongatopsir4686]

Mahalo malo e lelei❤🙏 Greeting from Sydney Australia😍 Beautiful songs Robert Cazimero awesome hula dancer Christopher Lastimado

[@unclemikey808]

No matter how many times I watch this , plenny times, the end always always always gets he… Mahalo Nui for reminding me of this Brilliant Life… and here’s to a Brilliant World… My eyes are leaking again❤️🙏👏👏👏👏👏

[@karengerber8390]

❤🤟

[@biancamarieacenas3535]

I love Alakai smiles it melts my heart.

[@FrankAndDrDEE]

Aloha Robert.. As beautiful as ever! Remembering when love is in bloom and missing Roland presence too. Mahalo Frank and Dee

[@iolanisjourney4828]

Great storyteller and yes what a gift you were blessed with! 💕

[@kauimanera726]

So happy the piano has its place still with Hawaiian music. Mahi Beamer is a stellar example followed by Bobby. And Les Cebalos. Love, love it

[@unclemikey808]

I remember Mahi Beamer used to play at Lands End in Princeville in the 70’s … was honored to get to hear him many times and hang out , was always a party with that crew!

[@carlosofarrill6016]

I love the dancer,, Wooooow

[@mamaaloha50]

I am speechless. This is beyond Rich and Wonderful. Thank you!

[@reggiesandoval1540]

alakai is really a great dancer, i appriciate how he give life to the moves he's giving us.

[@Airam_Coach]

He sang really well, and the hula dancers danced so gracefully.

[@francisbarca6608]

I especially liked the end with Aina Aloha Hawiiano. Mai'ka'i me ke mahalo nui loa. Aloha Nui Aloha.

[@ainaluna6640]

Simply beautiful. His words, his voice. *sigh*

[@astrovlog4451]

Robert is the best... alakai is amazing

[@romeot.sacurom2604]

Mabuhay from Manila, Alabang

[@unclemikey808]

Brilliant 🎶🎶🎶

[@gilsgate1992]

Awesome. Bravo!

[@isforme2789]

I hear hula before i sit down to study. I dont understand anything but its motivating

[@icmozart]

Brilliant Voice!

[@soninha09255]

Agora my King ! 🎙🎶🎼🎵🎶👏👏👏👏 🙏🏻🙌💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫

[@freedolphin3077]

This is the life we're all trying to achieve actually. Beautiful carefree paradise at the end.

[@FranciscoJavier-dg9ck]

Beautiful! Does Alakai has any Instagram where we can see him dancing?

[@arnoldstollar5375]

Great film and good music

[@arnoldstollar5375]

He sings great ly. With perfect pitch on. Key.

[@belletiongco7375]

Mesmerizing....

[@soninha09255]

Eu adoro essa voz e o dançarino. 👍😍🎶🎼🎤🎶 and 🕺

[@soninha09255]

I am brasilian I Love the voice and dance. 👍👏👏👏👏👏😘of 🇧🇷

[@soninha09255]

Aloha of Brasil 😍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 I Love you

[@GG-lc2bv]

I love your voice.

[@patriciagordon2]

Voice reminds me of Mel Torme

[@MissLee33]

Soooo beautiful

[@rnmansfieldjr1664]

Mahalo piha e Uluwehi!

[@OneHeartuk09]

I love this man

[@neilmodino9284]

It's beautiful

[@josemiloatis3714]

He looks like with Filipino Decendants... The way he speak.. And gestures

[@soninha09255]

I see you in KZbin. I Love

[@rosieumiamaka6652]

He seems nervous. He should not be, he is awesome!

[@arnasjoris9343]

4:12

[@Wendygirljp]

Has anyone heard anything about his brother, Roland, and his condition? I heard a few years ago that Roland had to step out of a concert because of ill health and have not seen nor heard anything about his health since then.

[@stephenknight4478]

Still has health issues, unfortunately, and is not ready to go back to performing, but the last I heard he was working on songwriting and focusing on regaining his health at home.

[@alohauniversal5083]

Roland Cazimero passed on way too young at age 66 on 7/16/17. He is sorely missed. RIP Roland.

[@ishiiroberto7727]

I want to know why the image of Alakai is shown just far ... I am here just to see Alakai ... Very disappointed

[@karengerber8390]

Mahalo. Is it possible that someone familiar with Hawaiian language, do the closed captioning? Please? I am trying to learn. Mahalo.

[@mylesgarcia4625]

Can someone put English subtitles to all the Hawaiian lines? Otherwise, it really means nothing but GIBBERISH to non-Hawaiian language speakers. Too bad it's a beautiful language but means nothing to the non-speakers.