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The Hawaiian Chant

Articles and information about the history and culture of ancient Hawaiian chants.

Chants: Mele of Antiquity
An article by betty Fullard-Leo in the Coffee Times about ancient Hawaiian chants, including the different cateories of chants, the purpose of Hawaiian chants, and rules governing their performance.

Ancient Songs: A Chanting Culture
An introduction to ancient Hawaiian chants, from an article called the "Hawaiian Roots of Surfing".

Hawaiian Chant Recordings from Amazon.com

Na Mele'o Kawa Kahiko by George Naope

Hawaiian Drum Dance Chants

Po'okela Chants by Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu

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