Iholena (Yellow
Core) - Mary Pukui & Kaupena
Wong |
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| Aia i hea, kahi Iholena Eia no, i ke alo nei Mai no ʻoe a hoʻolale ʻO piʻipiʻi kai au aneʻi Maʻaneʻi, mai no ʻoe A ʻike, i ke kaunu ʻUnu ʻia a paʻa pono Hemoʻole i ka ʻūmiʻi Haʻina ka inoa o ko maʻi ʻO Iholena mai kēia |
Where is Iholena? Right here in front Now don`t disturb it Lest it rise like the waves Come right over here And discover the thrill of love Take a grip and hold fast Let nothing be released This is the name of your maʻi This one, Iholena |
| Source: Trade Winds CD "Eia Au `O Noelani"- Iholena was a native banana, one the few varieties eaten by women in ancient times. This mele maʻi was composed in the old tradition when significant events in life were honored with gifts of song. Composed in 1973 to mark the birth of a baby, this was first performed at the child's first birthday. Mele maʻi were written in honor of genital's, given a name, and a hope for prolificness. | |