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In the North Pacific, in the Hawaiian Islands the nose flute was a common courting instrument. In Hawaiian, it is variously called hano, "nose flute", [1] by the more specific term ʻohe hano ihu, "bamboo flute [for] nose," or ʻohe hanu ihu, "bamboo [for] nose breath". [2] It is made from a single bamboo section.
An even longer version, Taumata-whakatangihanga-koauau-o-Tamatea-hau-mai-tawhiti-ure-haea-turi-pukaka-piki-maunga-horo-nuku-pokai-whenua-ki-tana-tahu, has 105 letters and means "the hill of the flute playing by Tamatea – who was blown hither from afar, had a slit penis, grazed his knees climbing mountains, fell on the earth, and encircled the ...
Kumu hula Leilehua Yuen is one of the few contemporary Hawaiian musicians to perform with the nose flute in this manner. [citation needed] Into the 19th and early 20th centuries, young men still used the 'ohe hano ihu as a way to win the affection and love of a woman. [41] Today, the `ohe hano ihu is enjoying a resurgence of popularity.
He also played the rare Hawaiian nose flute, [17] [8] which took him five years to master. [18] Billboard magazine reported that Kaleikini performed eight tunes during an hour set, [19] including traditional Hawaiian and hapa haole "songs of Hawaii" written by pop artists, [3] with hints of country music. [19]
Hoe hosted a workshop and performed at the 2007 Waikiki festival showcasing Hawaiian nose flute making, gourd whistles, and ti leaf whistles. [ 11 ] In 2018, Hoe performed and presented the 26th annual Celebration of the Arts at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua , where he taught attendees how to make Hawaiian instruments out of natural items like ...
Pages in category "Hawaiian musical instruments" The following 11 pages are in this category, out of 11 total. ... Nose flute; O. Oahu Music Company; P. Pahu; S ...
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Uiliami Leilua Vi known by his Tongan noble title Hon. Lord Veʻehala (1925–1986) was a Tongan nobleman best known as a nose-flute player. He remains the most famous Tongan musician, both at home and abroad, and his recordings are still traditionally the first broadcast every day by Radio Tonga.