 |  | 
 
Leilani began entertaining as a little girl, performing nightly with her
father Larry Rivera and family at the Coco Palms Resort on Kaua`i. She
began hula lessons at an early age, then created and taught hula to
other Coco Palms performers from age 13. She began teaching the hula
about 20 years ago as she began raising her children, and Halau Hula o
Leilani now has over 100 keiki and adult students, in Kapa`a, Po`ipu and
Reno, Nevada. Her award-winning halau on Kaua`i performs frequently, as does
the halau in Reno.
|
|  "Na Hana A Ke Aloha (The Works of Love)" CD (2005)This new recording will capture your heart as Leilani sings love songs in Hawaiian, English, Japanese, and Rarotongan. These songs from different cultures share and reflect on the growing phases of love and life: the love of the `aina (land), the love for suitors, the love for a spouse, the love for children, and the love for parents and family.
Songs:
-
Na Hana A Ke Aloha
-
He Mele Aloha No Ka `Ulu
-
Kamalani
-
Huhulu `I`i Ka Hulu O Ka Manu Ua Nani Ha`ena I Ka `Ehukai
-
Palehua
-
Koi
-
Waimea Cowboy/Hawaiian Rough Riders
-
Kou Aloha Mau A Mau
-
Ku`u Pua Tuberose
-
Aue Ra Taku
-
E Ho`i Ka Pili
-
`Ekolu Mea Nui
| | |  "Na Hoku O Ka Lani" CD (2000)
In Hawaiian, English, Tahitian, and Cook Islands dialect, Leilani sings
lyrical songs of love and life, including her own
composition, Na Hoku o Ka Lani (Stars of Heaven).
She also includes "O Kamawaelualani," and "E
U`imakalani," through the courtesy of their Hawaiian
composers. Relax and listen, or get up and do the hula. Most of all,
enjoy these wonderful songs!
Featured musicians: Michael Grande, Del Beazley,
Shawn Pimental, Kale Chang, Kata Maduli, and
The Makaha Sons: Moon, John & Jerome.
Songs:
-
Oli/Maika`i Kaua`i
- `O Kamawaelualani
- Na
Hoku o Ka Lani
- Taku Kimianga Ra
- Wai`ale`ale
-
Poli`ahu
- Ku`u Papale Lauhala
- A Part of Me, a Part of
You
- E U`imakalani
- My Heart Will Go On (from the
movie, "Titanic")
- Bora Bora Medley
- Aloha `Oe
| |
|