Breaking News: A hui hou Uncle Boy Kana’e

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It is with great sadness that True Aloha says a hui hou to Maui’s own “Hawaiian Suppa Man” Uncle Boy Kana’e who passed away.  Those who have listened to KPOA whether on Maui or online always knew when Boy was on the air because you’d hear Bruddah Iz’s “Maui, Hawaiian Suppa Man” start up and in the middle Uncle would give his trademark jovial laugh.  There was nothing more soothing than listening to him speak, he had a comforting tone and made pidgin sound like a melodic song.   I will miss him beyond words because although I never met him personally, I, as many of his listeners I’m sure will agree, felt like his was my uncle.  We know he’s in a good place and it’s evident by his faith.  The following is his bio from the KPOA website:

Aloha, My name is Henry KML Kana’e a.k.a. Uncle Boy the Maui Hawaiian Supaman of KPOA 93.5. Born and raised on the island of Maui in a family of six brothers.  I am also the cultural advisor for Maui Fest Hawaii in which we create film festivals throughout the county of Maui and an Associate Pastor with Harvest Chapel, Church of God. I joined KPOA in 1994 when we were known as the Lahaina Broadcasting Company based in Lahaina.  There I learned about the music of Hawaii and how to share the Aloha to our listeners.  Eventually, our ohana grew and we relocated to the central part of Maui and became known as The Pacific Radio Group.  In my 12 years with Pacific Radio Group, I have found that being a DJ has a great responsibility to the community in that we are their connection to the world and what we say and do makes a difference to those listening to us.  My experiences here at KPOA has created some my most memorable moments which includes working with the Morning Goddess and mentoring many of our younger DJ’s and participating on many occasions in our community events.  So keep listening to KPOA 93.5 and on the world wide Internet on KPOA.COM and remember, “If nothing ever goes right, take it to the left, left is where your heart is, and your heart is love, and Love is God and God will set your free.”  Aloha

Aloha and A Hui Hou Uncle Boy.  I will never be able to hear Bruddah Iz’s Maui Hawaiian Suppa Man without thinking of you and still hearing your hearty laugh in the middle.  You touched so many and you will never be forgotten.

Dog the Bounty Hunter crew autograph signing tomorrow

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Duane “Dog” Chapman and his crew will be holding an autograph signing session and posing for pictures tomorrow December 3rd at Da Dog House which is located at 1381 Queen Emma Street right beside Da Kine Bail Bonds.  There is only off street parking available so expect lines or be willing to hoof it to the location.  So if you live on or are visiting Oahu, if you’re a fan you can put this on your to do list. 

Hawaiian word of the week

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Kumu-(koo-moo)- Teacher

The alphabet contains 12 letters: 5 vowels (a, e, i, o, u) and 7 consonants (h, k, l, m, n, p, w). To simplify pronunciation, sound consonants as in English and break up words so they are easy to say (ie- Humuhumunukunukuapua’a would be pronounced humu-humu-nuku-nuku-apu-a-a)

Pronounce vowels as follows:

a – a in above; e – e in set; i – ee in see; o – o in some; u – oo in moon.

Pronounce vowels marked by a glottal stop (`) quickly ie- o`o sounds like oh-oh! in English.

Stress rising dipthongs (ae, ai, ao, au, oi, ou, eu, ei) on the first letter and end with a short e, i, o or u. ie- oi sounds like oy in soy, ending with a short “i”.

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