🌺 Experience one of the most soulful expressions of Hawaiian slack key guitar with “Liloa’s Mele” by the legendary Sonny Chillingworth. This piece captures the deep roots of Hawaiian storytelling through music — a mele (chant or song) that honors Ali‘i nui Līloa, a 15th-century high chief of Hawai‘i Island, remembered for his wisdom, leadership, and aloha spirit. Sonny’s playing blends intricate kī hō‘alu (slack key) tunings with heartfelt phrasing, evoking the sound of the islands, the rustle

The skies over Honolulu grew quiet this week as Hawaiian Airlines made its final radio call before officially merging with Alaska Airlines. Air traffic controllers and pilots exchanged emotional goodbyes over the frequency as the “Hawaiian” call sign was used for the last time. “This is our final transmission of the HA call sign,” the pilot said. “Mahalo for the partnership through the years, and we’ll continue to share our aloha.” The controller replied, “The call sign may be ending, but the pe

ʻŌʻōe - Traditional Hawaiian instrument🎶 🥰The ʻŌʻōe, also known as the Hawaiian Bull Roarer, is a rare ancient instrument once played during the sacred Makahiki festival honoring Lono, the god of peace and harvest. Crafted from coconut shells or kamani seeds and swung through the air on a long cord, it produces a deep humming sound that echoes through the wind like a voice of the islands. 🌬️✨ 📽️: @eakawika #hawaii #100Hawaii #travelhawaii #travel #adventures #hawaiianstyle #hawaiianvibes #ha