Caught some Ki Ho'alu to warm up a cold Chicago evening tonight at Old Town School of Folk Music. Lucky to see Makana for the first time. Even though I have a few of his songs, I didn't know of his slack key knowledge or pedigree (Sonny Chillingworth) much less the extent of his talent.
Heard some familiar favorites like Hi'ilawe and Ku'u Lei Awapuhi along with a Led Zeppelin cover (Going To California) but his instrumentals were where he really lit it up.
This song, close to the end of the set, was really touching after he told the story of what it is about. The Waterfall of Nu'uanu and how Jay Kauka wrote it at 18 when his dad died.
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