Pau Hana Years with Edith Kanakaʻole
Edith Kanakaʻole sits down for a two part interview with Pau Hana Years. Edith discusses what it was like growing up in Keaukaha on Hawaiʻi Island, traveling the world sharing hula and her love of poi. Along with her two daughters and grandchildren, Edith performs a number of songs and hula and even teaches an improptu Hawaiiana class.
Air Date: Thu, Jun 9, 2022 8:30 PM
Pau Hana Years aired on KHET-TV, now PBS Hawaiʻi, for 16 years, from 1966 until 1982. The program was hosted by Bob Barker and Charlotte Simmons and highlighted Hawaiʻi’s older generation. Kūpuna shared their life stories, their talents, and their rich cultural knowledge.