Celebrating the Hawaiian Spirit through Music

Mele 'Ohana

Literal translation: Song Family

 

MISSION STATEMENT

Mele ‘Ohana (Song Family) of Eugene, Oregon is a volunteer organization whose mission is to perpetuate the culture of Hawai‘i through traditional and contemporary song, dance, education and fellowship.

Funds generated by Mele ‘Ohana of Oregon support the Ukes for Kids program and various Hawaiian cultural events in our community.

Upcoming Event


Our next kanikapila will be Friday, October 8 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 2200 Coburg Rd., Eugene. 7-10pm. NOTE:

We will not be meeting in September due to all the folks that will be gone to the hula competition in Kona. Wish them luck.

 

This is Hawaiian style, yeah? We always have a potluck so feel free to bring food and drink.

The News page will feature items of interest for the group, announcements, etc. (I will still continue to send blast emails for other group related biz).

The Calendar will feature announcements for local, statewide, regional, and national events, workshops, concerts, kanikapilas, and links to other calendars and web sites.

The Song List page will contain songs you may download for the upcoming kanikapila.

The Gallery will feature photos of Mele ‘Ohana members spreading Aloha.

The Lessons page will provide information and links dealing with various resources for learning more about Hawaiian style uke/slack key playing and hula.

The Cool Links page will have places on the Internet or other sources for music, books, videos, instruction materials, buying/selling instruments, events, etc.

The Glossary will feature music terms/pronunciation (Hawaiian, pidgin), to help novice, as well as experienced players, learn more about the language and what’s behind the music they are playing.

Mahalo nui loa to Mele Ukulele for their generous support of our Ukes for Kids program.