Kaleohano, a name meaning ''the voice (of) authority and respect,'' is the title of a song written by
Louis Moon Kauakahi Louis may refer to:
* Louis (coin)
* Louis (given name), origin and several individuals with this name
* Louis (surname)
* Louis (singer), Serbian singer
* HMS ''Louis'', two ships of the Royal Navy
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Derived or associated terms
* Lewis ( ...
. The song has been performed by
Israel Kamakawiwoole
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and by the
Mākaha Sons of Niihau.
For the lyrics, and the
English
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* English people
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Peoples, culture, and language
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translation of the song, please visit reference #2.
*Kaleohano, as mentioned above, is a name that means ''the voice of authority and respect.'' The song was written as a tribute to Richard Kuakini “Piggy” Kaleohano, a musician and sound man who lived on Hawaiian homestead land in Keaukaha, and was a pillar of the native community there.
*Keaukaha means ''the passing current,'' and is referring to the homestead land in Hilo, Hawaii.
*Mauna Kea means ''White Mountain'' and refers to
a 13,796' dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii. It is the highest point in the state of Hawai'i.
References
Songs in Hawaiian
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