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Kukui: Mele is the Heartbeat of 'Ohana

In this episode, we share space and song with Kukui, a musician, law student, and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi advocate whose life flows with aloha and mele (song, poetry, chant). This conversation is a testament to her love of music and how to her, mele is moʻokūʻauhau (genealogy). After seven years away, she returns home to Oʻahu with kuleana to teach and nurture others through oli (chant), cultural protocol, and ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language).  Kukui was raised in a family of musicians and has always been surrounded by music. From Afrobeats to '70s throwbacks to classic Hawaiian melodies, she hopes to create more spaces where music and ʻohana come together to kanikapila (play music). Kukui shares how patience and a “let’s learn together” mindset have shaped her path from her home in Waimānalo to studying at Ka Haka ʻUla ʻO Keʻelikōlani at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. Through stories of spirituality and creative flow, she reminds us that mele transcends sound as identity, prayer, and the heartbeat of family.  Episode Highlights 00:00 Welina mai, e Kukui! 00:32 Moving back to Oʻahu after 7 years 01:54 Big Mama Energy: teaching and mālama through spirituality and ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 04:55 On patience: ʻAʻohe hua o ka maiʻa i ka lā hoʻokahi 06:27 “Let’s learn together”: Hawaiian Club at UH Hilo (Hui Keaomālamalama) & Ka Haka ʻUla ʻO Keʻelikōlani 08:42 Waimānalo roots, learning Hawaiian before English 10:00 Lullabies forever: a musical ʻohana 11:58 The creative force and spirituality 17:22 Music and identity 20:32 Inspo: Afrobeats (Soso (   • Soso (Choir Version)  ) is a fav) and Hawaiian throwbacks (she loves Kanaka Waiwai (   • Sons of Hawaii - Kanaka Waiwai (1971)  ) ) 22:46 Mele is the heartbeat of ʻohana 29:06 On the horizon Enjoy mele from a special playlist Kukui created: Apple Playlist: 8/8 vibez🌈💧 (  / 8-8-vibez  ) Spotify Playlist: 8/8 vibez🌈💧 (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ko...) Check out Nā Puke Wehewehe (https://wehewehe.org/) for Hawaiian ＞ English translations. Recorded August 2025 Photo credit: Kukui Episode Art: Molly Mamaril Listen & Subscribe • Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) • Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/67GBe7o...) • Youtube (   / @heartbeat-narratives-podcast  ) • Heartbeat Narratives Website (https://www.heartbeatnarrativespodcas...) Guest Inquiries Interested in sharing what brings you joy? Complete our Guest Interest Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...) Heartbeat Narratives Book Recommendations Our curated reading list that inspires and connects: Heartbeat Narratives on Bookshop.org (https://bookshop.org/shop/heartbeatna...) Credits 🎙️ Host & Producer: Molly Mamaril 🎸 Guitar: Amund Gismervik