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"Kealoha is an inspiration to the people of Hawai`i and is a leading force in promoting literacy and creative expression." --Governor Neil Abercrombie

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The Story of Everything
The promotional video for Kealoha's latest work, a 1.5 hour touring theatre production called "The Story of Everything (TSOE)." TSOE premiered in 2015, and it is a creation story (in epic poem format) that traces our origins from the big bang to now using science, poetry, storytelling, movement, music, visual art, and chanting.

2010 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Opening Performance

A multigenre, multimedia collaboration that opened up the 2010 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Show (Hawai`i's Grammys). Featuring
O'Brian Eselu, Na Pualei O Likolehua, Halau Na Mamo O Pu'uanahulu, Keali`i Reichel, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka`ole, Anuhea, Mailani, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Amy Hanaiali`i, Jake Shimabukuro, Henry Kapono, John Cruz, and Kealoha. All English lyrics composed by Kealoha.

"Recess" - Live at HawaiiSlam's First Thursdays

Performed live for HawaiiSlam's First Thursdays, held at Fresh Cafe on February 4th, 2010. HawaiiSlam is the largest registered poetry slam in the world.

"Dichotomy" - With Makana (Slack Key Virtuoso)

Dichotomy (Hawaiian in the 21st Century). A collaboration between Kealoha and Makana (Guitar Virtuoso). Performed live at the legendary Monarch Room to open the Hawai`i Writers Conference on October 2nd, 2009.

"Chances" - Live at the Green Mill

Performed live during a feature at Chicago's Green Mill Lounge (the birthplace of slam poetry) on August 10th, 2008.

"Ka Leo O Ka Manu" - With Henry Kapono, Mick Fleetwood (from Fleetwood Mac), and the Wild Hawaiian Band

Performed live at the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards Ceremony 2010. Music and Hawaiian lyics composed by Henry Kapono, English lyrics by Kealoha.

"Zoom Out" - Live at the HawaiiSlam Grand Slam Finals

Performed live during the HawaiiSlam Grand Slam Finals on April 1st, 2010. "Zoom Out" takes an existential look at the way we live our lives.

"The Poetry of Us" at TedxManoa

Performed live for TEDxMANOA, held at the University of Hawai`i on October 5th, 2012. TEDx is an independently organized event that features ideas worth spreading. This talk by Kealoha draws a parallel between the Kumulipo (Hawai`i's traditional creation chant) and modern Evolution Theory. The piece features a collaboration between Kealoha, Taimane Gardner, Jazzy Jazz, and Nia.Robertson starting at minute 8:09

"You Can't Fool The Youth" - Hawai`i State Department of Health PSA

You Can't Fool the Youth. A PSA from the Hawaii State Department of Health. Featuring Kealoha, Ittai Wong, Alaka`i Kotrys, Mari Turk, Alex Lum, and Kelly Aldinger. Written by Kealoha.

"11 For 2011" - `Aha`i `Olelo Ola, Hawaiian Language News

`Aha`i `Olelo Ola is a daily segment on Hawai`i News Now, and is broadcast in the Hawaiian language. The "11 For 2011" series features young and ambitious individuals from the Hawaiian community. This segment focuses on Kealoha.

"Together Hawai`i" Official Music Video

In 2011, some of Hawai`i's top vocalists came together to create a song for Japan after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Features Amy Hanaiali`i, Henry Kapono, ManoaDNA, Mailani, Raiatea Helm, Sean Na`auao, Robi Kahakalau, Chino Montero, Kealoha, and Steve Jones. Produced by Mountain Apple Company.

"Science Poetry Life" on TEDxHONOLULU

Performed live for TEDxHONOLULU, held at the Honolulu Design Center on November 1st, 2011. TEDx is an independently organized event that features ideas worth spreading. This talk by Kealoha urges the need for scientists and artists to infiltrate pop culture entertainment with science, and features a clean version of his "Zoom Out" poem starting at minute 5:43.

Curators of Hip-Hop 2010 Interview

In this interview, Kealoha discusses some of the influence of Hip-Hop on Slam poetry. He also shares some insight about his poem "Dichotomy" and how the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement and American culture have impacted him.

Makana, Kealoha, iNTREPiD, and Lopaka - I Ho`ili Kamali`i Tour

In 2008, Makana founded I Ho`ili Kamali`i (IHK), a non-profit dedicated to bring culturally oriented music experiences into classrooms throughout Hawai’i. Here is some footage from the 2010 IHK tour.