PUA 'ĀHIHI - Leokāne Pryor & Kimo West (Official Music Video)

Grammy winner and Hawaiian slack key guitarist Jim “Kimo” West and falsetto singer/songwriter Leokāne Pryor have teamed up to release their debut album “Lanihuli” (Swirling Heavens) and two singles. The classic and traditional “Pua ‘āhihi” single – honoring the native ‘āhihi blossom of Lanihuli – releases on all streaming platforms March 25, 2022. Leokāne Pryor Web: https://www.leokane.com/ IG:   / leokanepryor   Jim “Kimo” West Web: https://jimkimowest.com/ IG:   / jimkimowest   The 12 song album “Lanihuli”, Kimo and Leokāne’s first recording together, features traditional, original and “hapa haole” Hawaiian mele. The album carries a strong conservation message and will be released on Earth Day, April 22, 2022. The single “Ka Beauty O Maka'alae” releases April 8, 2022. Composed by Pryor, it tells of his love for the breathtaking Maka'alae, Hāna coastline- recently put in conservation. A portion of the streaming proceeds of “Pua ‘āhihi” will be donated to The Nature Conservancy of Hawai’i. Protect Native Hawai’i for evermore. Please kōkua: https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us... In loving memory of Aunty Carol Aluanu Kapu. Producer: Leokāne Pryor Video Editor: Aurora Grace Web: AuroraGraceStudio.com IG:   / auroragrace.studio   Videography: Flowers and Drone footage: Nandor Szotak - https://www.hungaro-explorer.com/ Hula Dancer: Shauna Kēhaunani Springer Music: Maddy Lam Lyrics: Mary Kawena Pukui Vocals: Leokāne Pryor Instruments and Engineer: Jim “Kimo” West Hula Dancer: Annie R. Aluanu Gilbert Pua ‘Āhihi - Words by Mary Kawena Puku`i, Music by Maddy Lam Me `oe ka `ano`i e ka ‘Āhihi Ka lei milika`a a ka`u aloha He aloha makamae ka i hiki mai He `ala honehone i ka pu`uwai He waiwai `oe i ka`u `ike Ua kehakeha i luna a`o Lanihuli Huli mai no `oe `olu kaua I mehana ho`i au a`i ko poli Ha`ina ka puana no ku`u lei Ka pua ‘Āhihi a`o Lanihuli O ‘Āhihi you are the source of my desire The lei caressed lovingly by my affection It is a pure love that has come to me A fragrance that teases the heart You are a precious in my sight Strikingly beautiful atop Lanihuli Turn then to me, let us share comfort Let me be warmed in your embrace The story is told for my lei The ‘Āhihi blossom of Lanihuli