Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 1, 1 January 2011 — An enduring message in music [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

An enduring message in music

Aloha e nā 'ōiwi 'ōlino, and weleome to 2011, the new decade. Thirty-two years aao,

(1979) inspired by a mission and my colleagues, I composed a song, my first. It emphasized the importance of working together with sincerity, genuineness, humility (perspective) and honesty, speaking truth. It also spoke of learning and teaching that requires watching, observing

keenly, listening actively, not talking all the time or talking just to be heard. And finally, moving to action for results; leading or managing for results.

The message is three decades old but still relevant for the present. As we begin this new decade filled with challenges and opportunities for Native Hawaiians and all of Hawai'i, let us sing the song andlive the message. E alu like mai kākou, e nā 'ōiwi o Hawai'i, e nā 'ōiwi 'ōlino. 25/48 ■

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The handwritten copy of the first song I wrote, in 1979, still endures, as does its message. - Photo: Courtesy of Haunani Apoliona