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Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu

Data updated on 2025-03-17 19:28:19 UTC
Mark Keali'i Ho'omalu is a strong point in the otherwise largely overlooked field of traditional hula chanting. His early work consisted of local hula and Polynesian shows around his home island, eventually moving up the ranks in another hula halau (school), gaining a good deal of experience in traditional chanting. Within a few years, he was teaching at a halau in San Francisco under Tiare Clifford, taking over a nearby halau in Oakland ten years later, which became a major contender in the worldwide hula competitions. In 1999 Ho'omalu released his first album, Po'okela Chants, which featured a synthesis of the ancient hula chant with more modern sensibilities here and there. This album led to work with Disney, which commissioned him for a pair of songs for the Lilo and Stitch soundtrack, which met with acclaim thanks to his signature sound, being far from the stereotypical Hawaiian sound. This success led to the disbanding of his halau in 2002, as well as his second solo album, Call It What You Like, in 2003. He has become a prime mover in the traditional Hawaiian scene, reviving the ancient forms with only the slightest touches of modern music. ~ Adam Greenberg, Rovi

Genres

: movie tunes

Total plays

368.0 million
Updated on 2025-03-17

Country

United States

Monthly listeners

2,395,957

Followers

29,494

Top Cities

  1. United States
    30,134 listeners
  2. Mexico
    32,978 listeners
  3. Australia
    27,519 listeners
  4. Chile
    25,978 listeners
  5. United States
    23,644 listeners

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - From "Lilo & Stitch"/Soundtrack Version
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - From "Lilo & Stitch"/Soundtrack Version
203,762,614 3:28 2002-01-01
He Mele No Lilo - From "Lilo & Stitch"/Soundtrack Version
He Mele No Lilo - From "Lilo & Stitch"/Soundtrack Version
154,151,498 2:29 2002-01-01
He Mele Inoa O Kalakaua
He Mele Inoa O Kalakaua
2,462,466 1:59 2003-05-13
Onipa'a Ka Pua O Ka Hala
Onipa'a Ka Pua O Ka Hala
1,178,690 2:27 2003-04-15
He Mele No Ka'uhinilele
He Mele No Ka'uhinilele
620,435 3:35 2003-05-13
Na Hana Nui A Maui
Na Hana Nui A Maui
500,776 2:05 2003-05-13
Wai'oli
Wai'oli
492,708 2:23 2003-04-15
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Remix
Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride - Remix
460,254 1:26 2002-01-01
Ke Ha'a La Puna I Ka Makani / Ke Ha'a La Puna Ke Ahi Ena'ena
Ke Ha'a La Puna I Ka Makani / Ke Ha'a La Puna Ke Ahi Ena'ena
411,126 5:14 2003-05-13
Kawika
Kawika
400,596 1:13 2003-05-13
Ka Wohi Ku I Ka Moku
Ka Wohi Ku I Ka Moku
394,316 1:57 2003-04-15
Ka Huaka'i Pele
Ka Huaka'i Pele
330,179 1:16 2003-05-13
Keaomelemele
Keaomelemele
319,718 4:08 2003-05-13
He'eia
He'eia
294,279 1:50 2003-05-13
Halepi'owai
Halepi'owai
245,991 3:01 2003-04-15
Ke Kaua A Kukauakahi
Ke Kaua A Kukauakahi
240,961 3:57 2003-05-13
Holo Ana O Kalakaua
Holo Ana O Kalakaua
238,870 1:10 2003-05-13
Ki'ina Ia Aku Na Pae Moku
Ki'ina Ia Aku Na Pae Moku
209,681 1:55 2003-05-13
Ke Aloha I Ka Pu'uwai / He Ili Ula Au A He Hawai'i
Ke Aloha I Ka Pu'uwai / He Ili Ula Au A He Hawai'i
198,031 3:16 2003-04-15
Ka Pua Hau O Maleka
Ka Pua Hau O Maleka
164,438 1:22 2003-04-15
Kawaika / Holo Ana O Kalakaua
Kawaika / Holo Ana O Kalakaua
160,674 3:08 2003-04-15
Aia O Kalani I Maleka
Aia O Kalani I Maleka
155,672 1:58 2003-05-13
He Inoa No Lili'uokalani
He Inoa No Lili'uokalani
150,368 3:29 2003-04-15
Ku Ka Oli'oli I Na Moku
Ku Ka Oli'oli I Na Moku
121,327 2:46 2003-04-15
Ku'e Hao O Ka Lanakila
Ku'e Hao O Ka Lanakila
107,918 4:42 2003-04-15
Keali'i Milimili
Keali'i Milimili
93,047 0:60 2003-04-15
Ho'omaka I Ka Nani
Ho'omaka I Ka Nani
84,147 2:54 2003-04-15
Po
Po
59,308 6:21 2003-04-15
My Voice
My Voice
6,248 3:47 2016-10-28

New releases

Po'okela Chants
Po'okela Chants
2003-05-13
[MKH Productions]
Call It What You Like
Call It What You Like
2003-04-15
[The Mountain Apple Company]