Song List

1. Lei Au I Ke Aloha O Ke Akua (4:19)

2. Hawai�`i Ku�eu Home (2:22)

3. E Ku�`u Ipo Ola�`a Beauty (3:32)

4. E Ku�`u Lei Makua (5:54)

5. Lei Ana O Maui (2:26)

6. Ka `Opua Lei Lani (3:43)

7. Ia �`Oe Hawai�ei Moku O Keawe (3:38)

8. E Ku`u Lei Mo�`opuna (5:06)

9. Te Tiare No Tahiti (3:49)

10. My Sweet Lei Poina `Ole (3:21)

11. Hinaikamalama (5:42)

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Kawaikapuokalani Hewett's Notes

�"Ho�`ola i ka Poli," is a collection of my fondest memories from my distant and recent past put to song and performed by my daughter �`Ohelo`ulaokalani Hewett, Daniel Ho and me, Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. Each composition remembers a special person, a significant place, or the abundance of meaningful moments that bring healing to my heart.

Like a beautiful and fragrant lei, they are beloved recollections that will grace my life always. They convey a love so deep it continually presses against my heart. They are about honoring the past. They are an expression of the flowing tears of happiness and sorrow that come with reminiscing. They are reflections on the world and my home nestled in the lehua groves of Ola�`a on the Big Island of Hawai�`i. They tell the story of the magnificent and brightly colored blossoms that adorn my homeland, Hawai�`i nei.

Throughout my life and as far back as I can recall, there was always a song in my heart. I dealt with life�`s lessons through music and poetry. Every trial was met with a tune. My childhood and teenage years were filled with hardship. I simply wanted to be a kid, but was given the sole responsibility of caring for my younger siblings at the age of twelve. My parents and grandparents worked to put food in our mouths and pay the bills to maintain a home. It was my duty to do my share, which at that time was no easy undertaking. The house needed to be cleaned, the breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared, and the clothes washed. My list of responsibilities went on and on and all I wanted to do was enjoy the outdoors and play.

No matter what came my way, I would take on every challenge by singing a song. And when I didn�ft know the words, I would make up my own. The only things I had were my voice, my faith in God, and the belief that in time things would get better. I sang my way through it all and I continue to do the same today. Music has healed my heart through the years and brought me a joy a thousand fold.

I thank God for my heart. I know that it is blessed for it has brought peace and happiness into my life. God has provided me with a strong sense of understanding and compassion and I share it with you through my verse and melodies. I want for you to feel the same kind of peace.

Hear me, feel me, and be inspired to drift off into your own healing and happiness. Ho�`ola i ka Poli� - Healing My Heart. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Credits

Kawaikapuokalani Hewett - vocals

Ula Hewett - vocals & background vocals

Daniel Ho - Hawaiian slack key guitar*, piano, �`ukulele, bass, recording, mixing, mastering, graphic design. *All slack key guitar played in G Kilauea tuning (D G C G B E)

Lydia Miyashiro - graphic design

Kuni Nakai - photography

All songs written by Kawaikapuokalani Hewett.

Produced by Daniel Ho and Lowell Edgar.

Daniel plays YAMAHA guitars and KoAloha `ukuleles.

Record Label: Daniel Ho Creations

Release Date: June, 2009

Catalog Number: DHC 80071