From the recording Kolu
I Kona
(James Kelepolo)
A 1929 mele praising the Kona side of Hawai‘i Island for its beauty and aloha.
PERSONNEL
Paula Kauapalaukī Rudman – vocals
Jim Romano – slack key guitar (first solo) and vocals
Pili Moreno – rhythm and lead guitar (second solo) and vocals
Arrangement by Pūlama and Pili Moreno
Lyrics
Aia i Kona kai ʻōpua i ka laʻi
ʻAʻohe lua e like ai me ʻoe
Malihini mākou iā ʻoe i Kona
I ke kono a ke aloha no mākou
Haʻina ʻia mai ana ka puana
ʻAʻohe lua e like ai me ʻoe
There at Kona are the cloud banks and calm seas
Second to none, you are incomparable
We are your guests in Kona
By invitation, with love for us
Tell the refrain
Second to none, you are incomparable