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

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The Story of Everything
The official trailer for Kealoha's film, "The Story of Everything (TSOE)." Produced by The Engaging the Senses Foundation, TSOE premiered in 2022 at the Maui Film Festival and the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival. TSOE 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.

MIT Commencement Keynote
The keynote speech for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) special commencement ceremony held on MIT's campus on May 28th, 2022.

2010 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Opening Performance

A multigenre, multimedia collaboration that opened up the 2010 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Show (Hawaiʻi's Grammys). Featuring
O'Brian Eselu, Na Pualei O Likolehua, Hālau Nā Mamo O Puʻuanahulu, Kealiʻi Reichel, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaʻole, Anuhea, Mailani, Natalie Ai Kamauu, Amy Hanaialiʻi, Jake Shimabukuro, Henry Kapono, John Cruz, and Kealoha. All English lyrics composed by Kealoha.

"Recess" - Live at Hawaiʻi Slam's First Thursdays

Performed live for Hawaiʻi Slam's First Thursdays, held at Fresh Cafe on February 4th, 2010. Hawaiʻi Slam 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 Hawaiʻi 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.

"Students of Movement" - With Jason Tom and Convergence Dance Theatre

Performed live for the Movement Center's annual concert in 2014. Featuring Jason Tom (beatboxer) and Convergence Dance Theatre.

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

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

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

Performed live during the Hawaiʻi Slam 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 TedxMānoa

Performed live for TEDxMĀNOA, held at the University of Hawaiʻi 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 (Hawaiʻi'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" - Hawaiʻi State Department of Health PSA

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

"11 For 2011" - ʻĀhaʻi ʻŌlelo Ola, Hawaiian Language News

ʻĀhaʻi ʻŌlelo Ola is a daily segment on Hawaiʻi 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 Hawaiʻi" Official Music Video

In 2011, some of Hawaiʻi's top vocalists came together to create a song for Japan after a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Features Amy Hanaialiʻi, Henry Kapono, MānoaDNA, Mailani, Raiatea Helm, Sean Naʻauao, 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 Hoʻili Kamaliʻi Tour

In 2008, Makana founded I Hoʻili Kamaliʻi (IHK), a non-profit dedicated to bring culturally oriented music experiences into classrooms throughout Hawaiʻi. Here is some footage from the 2010 IHK tour.