The Hawaiian language was banned in schools starting in 1896, and “was not heard in schools for four generations,” according to the state Department of Education. As part of our continuing project with the UH Mānoa Center for Oral History, we focus on the evolution of the use of Hawaiian from education to music.
The series kicks off with Jerry Santos on Feb. 11, Keola Beamer with Moanalani Beamer on March 11, The Mākaha Sons on April 8 and Brother Noland on May 12. All shows are at 7:30 p.m.