E Kanikapila Kākou Week 8: “A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String” featuring Raiatea Helm and an Ensemble of Hawaiʻi’s Top Musicians

E Kanikapila Kākou 2025

OUTRIGGER Kaua‘i Beach Resort and Spa

Theme: “Music Heals” & “Hawaiian Music Traditions”

Monday Nights – 6:00 – 8:30 pm, through March 24; Doors open at 5:00 pm

 Week 8, March 24:  Raiatea Helm presents: A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, Volume One — Raiatea Helm and an Ensemble of Hawaiʻi’s Top Musicians

Join us for an extraordinary evening that unites the past and present in a heartfelt celebration of Hawaiʻi’s enduring legacy. Raiatea Helm will present an unforgettable evening showcasing her critically acclaimed album, A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String, a tribute to the troubadours of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Accompanied by an ensemble of Hawaiʻi’s finest musicians – Ian OʻSullivan, Duane Padilla, Scott Robert Villiger, CaseyAlan Olsen, and Kapono Lopes — Raiatea breathes new life into these timeless compositions, honoring the composers and storytellers who shaped Hawaiʻi’s rich musical history.

Raiatea is one of the last keepers of traditional Hawaiian music, setting the standard to ensure the quality and authenticity of this cherished art form are preserved and honored. Through her interpretations, she carries forward the legacy of these mele, bringing to life the voices and stories of a once-flourishing nation.

Born on Oʻahu, raised on Molokaʻi, and deeply connected to Hanapēpē, Kauaʻi, where her mother is a native, two-time Grammy nominee and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner Raiatea Helm is known for her clear leo kiʻekiʻe (high voice) and her mastery of leo haʻihaʻi —a uniquely Hawaiian vocal style where the intentional breaking of the voice reflects the deep emotions embedded in the poetry of folk songs. These songs speak of love, longing, and connection to people and places.

As Raiatea prepares for the next installment, A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String: Volume 2, this performance offers a glimpse into her ongoing mission to preserve and celebrate the music of the Hawaiian Kingdom.

Purchase tickets at: http://EKK2025.eventbrite.com

The Garden Island Arts Council presents E Kanikapila Kakou 2025 as a Community Enrichment program made possible with funding support from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) with support services from Kilohana at Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA).

EKK Special from Hotel:

We are so excited you are attending our EKK Concert Series! We value and care for our guests and what better way to enjoy the OUTRIGGER Way with an overnight stay. On behalf of EKK and OUTRIGGER Kauai Beach Resort & Spa, here is a link to our special rates, as this season is a busy one, we recommend booking your reservations promptly.  EKK Series Booking Link

Hotel Parking Options: Parking options at the OUTRIGGER Kaua`i Beach Resort include the following three choices: 1. Valet parking at the porte-cochere; 2. Free event parking in the unpaved area beyond the covered parking stalls — get there by turning right at the first opportunity and then take a left into a dirt field; or 3. Enter the first gated area on your right, a bit closer to the ballroom entrance than the dirt entrance, and turn into that gated area. Press a button to make the gate rise, collect a ticket issued by the machine and hold onto it. Get it validated just inside the ballroom door to receive a special validation for a $10 total parking fee. Use that ticket to exit the gate, paying the balance due at a kiosk machine near the restrooms or at the gate with your credit card.