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Oli and Mele: Retracing the Path of Early Hawaiian Vocal Traditions

02/17/2006 - 20:00

Through music, movement and narration, this touching presentation honors the Hawaiians' struggle to keep alive the rich musical and cultural traditions nearly eradicated by the arrival of Captain Cook and American missionaries. Features musical and poetic compositions of Queen Lili'uokalani and several generations of Hawaiian monarchs. The Rose Ensemble welcomes early Hawaiian music scholar Dr. Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman as preconcert discussion leader. Preconcert discussion at 7 p.m., postconcert reception sponsored by Roger Beck Florist and Peace Coffee. Feb. 17 & 18 at Sundin Music Hall (Hamline University), 1531 Hewitt Ave., Saint Paul; Feb. 19, 7 p.m., at St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis ($25 & $15, general seating). 651/225-4340; www.roseensemble.org