Kekulamamo

Weddings

Once a week, sounds of ukulele strumming fill the air at the Lānaʻi Community Hospital. The resident patients enjoy this entertainment provided by a senior citizen ukulele class. Although many people may associate the ukulele with Hawaiian music, the class plays a variety of multi-ethnic songs including Japanese, Filipino, and English. This class, led by Albert Morita, provides a unique experience for Lānaʻi kupuna to get together and share their love of music. A self-taught ukulele player, Albert now devotes much of his retirement time to teaching and playing ukulele with Lāna’i kupuna. Albert has lived on Lānaʻi for most of his life. For thirty years, he served Lāna’i as an outstanding officer in the Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) within the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR).