Paige Okamura explains how mele preserves Hawaiian culture and history — it’s a vehicle that carries down the knowledge. Learn more by watching “Puʻuwai Haokila: The Story of How Hawaiʻi Shaped Modern Music” on YouTube. Sponsored by @dawsonohana, @kamehamehaschools and @servcopacific #pbshawaii #puuwaihaokila #hawaiianhistorymonth | PBS Hawai‘i

#Hawaiianhistorymonth continues as we feature Malia Kaʻaihue — a gifted Hawaiian woman the world knew as Mary Kaye, the “First Lady of Rock & Roll.” Born Malia Kaʻaihue in Detroit in 1924 to Johnny ʻUkulele, Mary carried her Hawaiian roots into every stage she touched. By age 3 she was performing alongside her brother Norman, and by 10 she could play nearly any mele by ear on ʻukulele or guitar. In 1947, the siblings reinvented themselves as Mary & Norman Kaye, forming the Mary Kaye Trio with Fr