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

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.

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.

This unforgettable evening showcases 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, Raiatea breathes new life into these timeless compositions, honoring the composers and storytellers who shaped Hawaiʻi’s rich musical history.

Join us for an extraordinary evening that unites the past and present in a heartfelt celebration of Hawaiʻi’s enduring legacy.

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

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.