Hawai’i Pono’ī also known as the Hawaiian National Anthem

Hawai’i Pono’ī also known as the Hawaiian National Anthem

Hawai’i
Hawaiian National Anthem
Song
King David Kalākaua
Queen Liluokalani
Monarchy
Language

This is a 1913 recording of a song written by King David Kalākaua in 1874, which became the national anthem of the kingdom of Hawai’i. This record created is of 10 inches and 2:40 minutes and composed by the last monarch of Hawai’i, Queen Lili’uokalani. This is significant in Hawai’ian history as it was recognised as a symbol of the Hawaiian people. Furthermore, its original production in the midst of the growing American influence, suggests the importance to Hawaiian culture being preserved. The reproduction of this record by a monarch in 1913 reiterates the importance of the song to Hawai’ians, thus becoming a state symbol sung after the national anthem at sporting events. Furthermore, its importance lies in the fact that it was originally reproduced in the 19th Century and still serves an important role in Hawaiian culture today. This connects to the theme of Hawai’ian language and culture.

Hawaiian Quintette, Composer: Liliuokalani, Camden, New Jersey
Originally Written by King David Kalākaua

Library of Congress

http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/3234

Recorded 18 April 1913, however originally written in 1874

Ameerah Abood

Victor Talking Co. Camden, New Jersey

Hawaiian

Aural - recording

19th century Hawai'i