Hawaiian oral history informs us that this ancient story actually took place along the coast of Kahakuloa on the Island of Maui. PBS Hawaii flew an entire film crew to Kahakuloa to film at the exact place where the "Hula Mu'umu'u" was born.… Read More

I wrote this song to commemorate the passing of my mother, Nona Beamer. Presented by PBS Hawaii from "Keola Beamer - Malama Ko Aloha", I am joined by John Kolivas (Bass), Dan Del Negro (Piano) and Adriano Lariosa (Drums).… Read More

In this performance, we share a song written by my dear mom - Nona Beamer for the keiki (children) of Hawai'i. Appearing with me is my good friend and wonderful pianist, Geoffrey Keezer.… Read More

Music can teach us lessons in love and forgiveness. Here is my rendition of Waipi'o Paka'alana, based on an ancient Hawaiian Mo'olelo (story) for PBS Hawaii.… Read More

Music can teach us to cooperate, to work together to present something beautiful. To underscore that concept, here is my rendition of Ele'ele Ka Wai (Black Is The Color) for PBS Hawaii.… Read More

Here is my take on the melding of Spanish and Hawaiian influences on solo guitar.… Read More

One of my favorite people to play music with is Henry Kapono. Together we have a truly rich history of good times and great songs. Here is one of our favorites written by Liko Martin and Thor World.… Read More

This is a song I wrote of my love for Mauna Kea on Hawai'i Island. We lived in the little town of Kamuela at my grandfather's home amidst the green pastures of the misty uplands.… Read More

Years ago, I wondered in a song about how Hawaii's got to be the "Racial Melting Teflon-Pot Of The Pacific".… Read More

My beautiful niece, Raiatea Helm has a graceful, luminous voice. For her 25th birthday present, I showed up at one of her concerts and gave her this gift.… Read More

This is one of my favorite songs written by dear friend, Jerry Santos. Jerry and I were in the same class at Kamehameha Schools.… Read More

My wife - Moanalani Beamer is a Kumu Hula or Hula Source (Expert). She has studied hula and oli for most of her life.… Read More

Some songs are just plain fun!… Read More

Kī Hōʻalu (Loosen the Key) is a DVD featuring the exceptional performances of Keola Beamer. Its multiple awards include “Best Documentary” (New York International Film Festival), “Best Cinematography” (Los Angeles Independent Film Festival), and the “Gold Remi” Award (Houston International Film Festival). The film was produced and directed by Kenneth M. Burgmaier. Critics have called this feature length movie, “An… Read More

Kī Hōʻalu (Loosen the Key) is a DVD featuring the exceptional performances of Keola Beamer. Its multiple awards include “Best Documentary” (New York International Film Festival), “Best Cinematography” (Los Angeles Independent Film Festival), and the “Gold Remi” Award (Houston International Film Festival). The film was produced and directed by Kenneth M. Burgmaier. Critics have called this feature length movie, “An… Read More

Kī Hōʻalu (Loosen the Key) is a DVD featuring the exceptional performances of Keola Beamer. Its multiple awards include “Best Documentary” (New York International Film Festival), “Best Cinematography” (Los Angeles Independent Film Festival), and the “Gold Remi” Award (Houston International Film Festival). The film was produced and directed by Kenneth M. Burgmaier. Critics have called this feature length movie, “An… Read More

Kī Hōʻalu (Loosen the Key) is a DVD featuring the exceptional performances of Keola Beamer. Its multiple awards include “Best Documentary” (New York International Film Festival), “Best Cinematography” (Los Angeles Independent Film Festival), and the “Gold Remi” Award (Houston International Film Festival). The film was produced and directed by Kenneth M. Burgmaier. Critics have called this feature length movie, “An… Read More

Kī Hōʻalu - Loosen the Key is a wonderful DVD that appears, sadly, to be out of print at this time. Learn a little more about it here.… Read More