“Hawaiʻi ʻ78“ | Song Across Hawaiʻi | Playing for Change Collaboration

Hūlō! Mana Maoli is excited and honored to reveal our next “Song Across Hawaiʻi“! 40 years after it was composed by a teenager on Hawaiʻi island, 100ʻs of youth from 14 schools 40 artists recorded this song live @ 29 LOCATIONS across 4 ISLANDS. Over a year later, we share with you their rendition of this timeless classic, with an unforgettable message. === Please take a few seconds to support: ✔ Like, Comment & Share this Video; Follow Mana Maoli on Facebook & Instagram ✔ Help continue projects like this: - 1 week remains to clear our goal! ✔ Visit to learn more about our programs, or inquire about our mobile studio services. While still in high school, Mickey Ioane composed “Hawaiʻi ’77“, a mele Aloha ʻĀina that quickly spread across Hawaiʻi, when the Makaha Sons of Niʻihau recorded and popularized the song as “Hawaiʻi ’78“. Israel Kamakawiwo’ole “IZ“ further took the song beyond Hawaiʻi’s shores. We suggest you do NOT watch this video, unt