LeiManu Designs Presents

A Makahiki Carol
Release Date
December 6, 2010
 
   

     In addition to exercising their talents in the visual arts, the husband and wife team of Manu Josiah and Leilehua Yuen also perform together, combining chant, hula, music, and storytelling, to share the rich and multifaceted culture of Hawai`i with audiences around the world. Now, for the first time, they have begun recording their delightful collections of stories, chants, and songs.
     A Makahiki Carol, the first of their collaborations, features traditional and original stories, traditional chants, and original music for the entire family. Educational, as well as fun, adults and children both will enjoy these happy tales.
     Supporting educational resources, lyrics, and additional links can be found at  Makahiki.KaaheleHawaii.com

   

Place pre-release orders now to receive special pricing!
Your pre-release CD will be signed by Leilehua and Manu
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     The official release is on the first night of Makahiki, December 6.
Special pre-release pricing of $10 lasts until 6 Dec.
Orders will be shipped on 6 December, 2010.
Offer good while supplies last

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$15 Each     *     10 or more: $10 Each

Retailers and Schools please e-mail Makahiki@LeiManu.com

Parents and other educators: For educational materials support please visit the Makahiki page at www.KaaheleHawaii.com

 
 

 

     Leilehua was one of the artists invited to record with Jesse Colin Young for his Aloha E 9-11 tribute. She provided the oli (Hawaiian chant). During the recording, done at Jesse's coffee farm in Kona, the studio window was open. Doves few past, and their call was captured during the session. The recording is available as a free download from his website, http://www.jessecolinyoung.com/alohae.htm .


     On the Songs from Hawai`i Island CD, she shares her original song, Saddle Road, with Keoki Kahumoku (`ukulele) and Sonny Lim (guitar, bass). Each of the artists recorded on the CD lives and performs on Ka Moku o Keawe, Hawai`i Island. The CD is available at http://www.danielho.com/html/bigisland.html

 


    A Member of Kumanu, Leilehua also is on the Earth Patriot CD,  with her vocals featured on E Ka Moana Nui and Forever Hawai`i. The Earth Patriot CD was recorded by Kumanu, an innovative new music group from the island of Hawai`i. Kumanu’s global fusion music is the driving focus of this recording and their message comes through loud and clear. It is vibrant music with a positive take on a world facing global environmental and social problems. It is also a call to action at a time when these issues seem insurmountable. To listen to MP3 files from the Earth Patriot CD or to buy the complete CD, please go to www.earthpatriotproductions.com.

 

 
 
     Manu has been a performing artist for some 30 years, but had not recorded until this year. After meeting Native American flutist Troy De Roche, the two men began performing together and collaborating on original pieces for flute and guitar.
     Manu is deeply immersed in the culture and traditions of his islands, which reflects in his musical compositions on guitar and `ohe hano ihu, traditional Hawaiian flute.
       Born to Richard and Eliza Josiah, his family roots go back to Koko`iki, Kohala on the Island of Hawaii. Being the son of a military father, Manu had the opportunity to live abroad, most notably in Stuttgart, West Germany where he was born. 
     Reared in Honolulu and Kohala during his early childhood, he later grew up in Washington State where he developed a great appreciation for the indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. 
     As an adult, he joined the US Navy and traveled to many foreign countries including Iceland, Norway, Germany, Guam, Japan, Philippines, South Korea, Jakarta, New Guinea and Vietnam.
       An avid motorcycle rider and proud owner of “Kahekili”, his 2002 Harley Davidson Ultra Glide Classic, he expressed his joy of riding in some of his most popular compositions, such as Old Saddle Road.
     His first recordings, presented by Troy De Roche in Journey Across the Water, may be purchased at www.songstick.com/music.html

     Manu and Leilehua can often be found Wednesday mornings performing at Hilo's historic Palace Theater.
For booking information, contact them at Booking@LeiManu.com
For cultural/environmental programs in schools, contact Howard Shapiro at artpeace@hawaiiantel.net