MS. RAIATEA HELM AWARDED A "FELLOWSHIP IN MUSIC" FROM THE NATIVE ARTS & CULTURES FOUNDATION
December 6, 2011
Honolulu, HI
International Hawaiian music recording artist, Ms. Raiatea Helm, is the first ever recipient of a Native Arts & Cultures Foundation "Fellowship in Music." The NACF is an organization that reaches across the 48 contiguous states, including Alaska and Hawaii, to promote the revitalization, appreciation, and perpetuation of Native arts and cultures in all sectors of society through philanthropy and partnership.
For more information on NACF programs and initiatives visit http://www.nacf.us
Raiatea Helm Performs with the Royal Hawaiian Band during their 175th Anniversary Concert
November 17, 2011
Farrington High School Auditorium
Raiatea Helm - Sea of Love Show @ Chai's Island Bistro
November 17, 2011
Honolulu, HI
Photos from Raiatea's recent Sea of Love show at Chai's Island Bistro
Photos: James Kimo Garrett
"Sea of Love" Endcaps
November 17, 2011
Honolulu, HI
November 17th at Chai's Island Bistro! Now that's a Banner!
Paying Homage to Tradition with Raiatea Helm
November 12, 2011
Honolulu, HI
The preeminent Hawaiian songstress of this generation, Raiatea Helm, is joining the Royal Hawaiian Band in presenting an evening of music and dance. Her lilting voice combines beautifully with the wind ensemble to pay homage to traditional Hawaiian music and the legacy that the band perpetuates. Seen here, she confers with Bandmaster Bright at a recent rehearsal along with another picture of one of the songs she will perform.
Raitea will be performing with the Royal HawaiianBand at the Farrington High School Auditorium Tuesday Nov 22.
How many songs will she sing from her new CD "Sea of Love?" Hopefully enough to get people off their chairs, said Raiatea Helm, who’ll perform a special concert at Chai’s Island Bistro on November 17.
Released last month, Helm’s new album harkens back to the music widely heard in nightclubs and times of pre- and post-statehood in the 1950s and 1960s. It’s a sound that hasn’t been harmonized - let alone performed live - in more than five decades. Referring to it as the genre of old "Hawaiian Club," Helm said it’s the music that her parents and grandparents grew up with in the cocktail lounges of Waikiki.
"Sea of Love Concert" Thursday November 17, 2011 Raiatea Helm’s "Sea of Love" Club Night at Chai’s Island Bistro. Laird Christensen to film for Hawaiian Airlines In-Flight Video Magazine
Salt Lake Elementary School - Celebrity Reader Program
November 15, 2011
Salt Lake, HI
Mahalo! to Ms. Traci Haleamau's Class at Salt Lake Elementary School for allowing me to read " No Slippers" with them. Such a FUN morning!
Kailua Elementary School Music Program
November 15, 2011
Kailua, HI
Mahalo! to Principal Lanelle Hibbs for sharing these special students with me. And also for holding an assembly with the KES 'ukulele class. To all the students at KES: Keep up the good work in school and music class!
Raiatea Helm - Sea of Love Interview #5
November, 2011
Honolulu, HI
Clip #5 from Raiatea Helm's video interview with Harry B.! Here she discusses how Sea of Love features songs from a variety of the Hawaiian islands!
Mahalo! to Arai-san (our director) and Hisamoto-san (production coordinator) for all of your work on this NHK Documentary!
Hawaii: In Real Life ~ Raiatea Helm at LeSportsac
October 17, 2011
Honolulu, HI
LeSportsac, the company known worldwide for its fashionable nylon bags, just launched a line exclusive to Hawaii called "Mele", inspired by local musician Raiatea Helm.
The material has a colorful print reminiscent of aloha shirts, with various ukelele amidst flowers and musical notes.
To everyone at Le Sportsac who made the "Mele with Raiatea" magic happen; Mahalo nui! to the greatest team ever! Cindy, Edna, Chihiro, Brian and the entire crew!
Raiatea's New Album Sea of Love Arrives October 4, 2011
September, 2011
Honolulu, HI
Twice-Grammy® nominated international Hawaiian recording star, Raiatea Helm adds to her list of award-winning music with the release of her long-awaited solo CD Sea of Love. As a courageous "new traditionalist" of Hawaiian music, Raiatea Helm’s collection of songs in Sea of Love takes the musical stylings of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s and makes them fresh through vibrant, innovative arrangements. This collection of songs draws upon the signature sounds of a bygone era in Waikiki and captures the sizzle of brushes on a snare drum and ‘sock’ cymbal, the use of maracas, congas and bongos, and the uplifting rhythms of the vibraphones, the bass, the steel guitar, and the piano. When Raiatea Helm’s sparkling vocals are placed within the energy of this effervescent instrumentation, she breathes new life to songs from a by-gone era that were once performed throughout Waikiki and known simply as "Hawaiian Club" music.
Arizona Memorial -Urasenke Foundation of Hawaii Tea Ceremony and Prayer for World Peace
July 19, 2011
Honolulu, HI
Mahalo First Lady (and "Auntie") Jean Ariyoshi for including me in your historic Urasenke Tea Ceremony Event on the Arizona Memorial on July 19, 2011. Also. I love you Uncle Kamaki Kanahele and Uncle Kalena Hew Len for sharing this day with me. I was so honored to be asked to sing "Hawai?i Pono?i" before the sacred tea ceremony was performed by Grand Tea Master of Japan, Dr. Genshitsu Sen, 15th Generation Tea Master. I thank the Urasenke Foundation of Hawai?i and especially First Lady Jean Ariyoshi for her tireless efforts to bring such a beautiful ceremony of peace and love to Pearl Harbor.
In Memory of Kumu Charles Kale Ka'upu Jr.
July 13, 2011
2011 Na- Ho-ku- Hanohano Awards Ceremony May 29, 2011 at the Hawaii Convention Center
Honolulu, HI
I will always cherish the memory Kumu Charles Kale Ka'upu as a warm and gentle soul with whom I had the privilege of making and sharing music. Kumu was loved by so many he became a treasure of what it means to be Hawaiian. Kumu Charles was deep and powerful in voice as well as spirit. But he was also quick to laugh and at a times uncontrollably sassy. I love him as so many others do. And then in other ways that are my own. May you rest and fly with our ku-puna. Love you always, Raiatea.
Honolulu Star Advertiser "Best of Honolulu" Award Celebration at the Pacific Club
June 29, 2011
Honolulu, HI
Thank you Ana Currie and all of the ladies of MENA for making me look my best at the "2011 Honolulu Star Advertiser's 'Best of Honolulu' Award Celebration at the historic Pacific Club! And a huge Mahalo to KoAloha for my precious, gorgeous 'ukulele.
Maui Jim Pretty in Pink in Okinawa
June 19, 2011
Okinawa
Mahalo! to Maui Jim who keeps me in pink and to TAV for the prettiest pink dress I have ever worn!
Nagoya, Japan
June 9, 2011
Nagoya, Japan
A huge Mahalo! to Aunty Ellena of TAV for making such lovely dresses for me! The Cook Islands made a splash! in Nagoya!
NHK Hall Osaka
June 8, 2011
Osaka Japan
The 2011 Ka Hula Tour began in Osaka with my dear uncle, one of Hawaii’s most famous songwriters, and legendary Kumu Hula Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewitt, the unbelievably talented Lim family (Kumu Nani Lim, Slack Key Guitar Master and Grammy Award Recipient Sonny Lim, Jr., Na Hoku Hanohano Award Recipient Lorna Lim, and guitar virtuoso and Na Hoku Hanohano Award Recipient Wailau Ryder), Na Hoku Award Recipient Weldon Kekauoha, the velvety voice of Kevin Kealoha, the beautiful ladies of Lei O Kaholoku, and the extraordinarily talented and beautiful Miss Aloha Hula 2007 Namakana Lim-Davis, and the equally remarkable 2001 Miss Aloha Hula Natasha Oda! How’s THAT for a talented cast? I feel so blessed to be a part of such a wonderful troupe of accomplished Kumu, musicians and dancers who honor our Hawaiian heritage and perpetuate our Hawaiian culture with such talent, grace and respect.
Osaka Rehearsal
June 8, 2011
Osaka Japan
I first began singing when I was 16 and I was taught then that the top three things I needed to do if I wanted to pursue a career in music were (1) practice, (2) practice, and ... you got it! (3) practice! Here I am doing, ....what else? Now you know the secret
Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan
June 8, 2011
Osaka Japan
"Aloha!" Or should I say "Konichi wa!" ("Good Afternoon!") from Osaka, Japan! In the Land of the Rising Sun my Maui Jim "Baby Beach" sunglasses protect my eyes and keep me in style. Mahalo to Maui Jim!
Photos of Raiatea's recent West Coast Tour
June 2, 2011
Photos: Guy Sibilla
An afternoon with the kids of Nanakuli
May 21, 2011
Nanakuli
Today I was happy to share my time with the kids of the Nanakuli Boys and Girls Club (NFL Youth Education Town) as part of their after school music education program. A huge "Mahalo!" to Kamuela Kimokeo, their teacher and a member of the Na Hoku Hanohano nominated group Pilioha. I loved playing "Alika" with you guys, you did a great job. Keep it up !
Hawaiian blossoms: Raiatea Helm, local hula dancers, magical music
May 11, 2011
SF Gate, San Francisco
For Northern Californians who don't appreciate the current chill in the air, tonight offers a chance to bask in the warmth of some of Hawai'i's most beautiful music -- a way to stop and smell the loke in our busy lives on the Mainland.
That's because Raiatea Helm, featured in this blog yesterday, follows last night's stellar performance at intimate Club Fox in Redwood City with a sure-to-be equally engaging show tonight at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley. The East Bay gig also provides the opportunity to hear new music from opening act Kawika Alfiche, South San Francisco's multitalented kumu hula whose second album ("Kale'a") was released this spring; he'll be accompanied by dancers from his Halau O Keikiali'i.
In the immortal words of Credence Clearwater Revival; "Oh Lord! stuck in Lodi again!" Haha! H-U-G-E Mahalos! to the the THREE M's - Mu'umu'u Heaven for this beautiful dress, Maui Jim for the "Rainbow Falls" sunglasses, Margo Tahitian Pearls for the gorgeous silver white pearls and Chao's Fruit Stand for the "Sweetest Strawberries in Lodi!"
High note: Raiatea Helm's musical trip to Old Hawai'i
May 10, 2011
SF Gate, San Francisco
The last time Raiatea Helm, the sweet yet sultry 26-year-old Hawaiian falsetto and jazz singer, performed in the Bay Area, a power outage forced her to turn the first show at Yoshi's into an acoustic set, and to cancel the second. Yet that's nothing compared to her last time on tour in Japan (where her fan base may be even larger than that in Hawai'i.) Helm was supposed to be playing in Fukushima on March 11, the day of the cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami, but due to a last-minute schedule change she was still in Tokyo and survived the shaking unscathed.
The Merrie Monarch was last week and a few people know I danced at the Merrie Monarch Festival for 3 years with Auntie Moana's halau from Moloka'i! I guess that inspired me to dance a hula in one of my new beautiful MENA dresses. Thank you MENA for your support!
May Day is Lei Day at Seattle's Triple Door! A huge Mahalo! to everyone that came out for my May Day Concerts! And a special thanks to Sara Trott of Maui Jim, one of my 2011 West Coast Your sponsors, who brought the the Seattle Maui Jim crowd out!
Aloha! everyone! A very special thanks to one of my sponsors "Hawaiian Airlines" for all of their support. When you need to fly, do what I do, fly Hawaiian! A hui hou!
Raiatea is nominated for 5 2011 Na Hoku Hanohano awards and her album Keola Beamer & Raiatea is also being nominated for an Graphics awards.
Her nominations are....
Group of the Year - Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm Album of the Year - Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm Song of the Year - Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm Island Music Album of the Year - Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm Favorite Entertainer (determined by public vote) - Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm Graphics - Jon de Mello and Keith Usher - Keola Beamer & Raiatea Helm
A huge Mahalo! to Henry and Amy for all of their work on "Together Hawaii!" To all of my fans out there, if you want to help the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, all of the proceeds of an iTunes download will go to the relief effort! I know how generous you all are and I am so thankful to you for all of your support!
Song and Video can be purchased at the Together Hawaii webpage from the Mountian Apple Company.
Together Hawaii - A Song for Japan
April 16, 2011
Raiatea Helm joins some of Hawaii's top vocalists to lend their support the victim's of the Japanes Earthquake and Pacific Tsunmai Disater Relief Fund. Proceeds from the sale of the song and video will go to the American Red Cross to support the recent disaster in Japan.
Song and Video can be purchased at the Together Hawaii webpage from the Mountian Apple Company.
Star Advertiser Pulse article Island Mele: Song reminds listeners Japan still in need.
Morimoto Waikiki raises more than $100,000 for Japan Relief, with a single party
March 24, 2011
HONOLULU Magazine Last night Masuharu Morimoto cooked up $125,000 to help Japan recover from earthquake and tsunami.
Literally.
Morimoto himself, in shorts and white tennis shoes, was behind the sushi bar of his Waikiki restaurant, making salmon and toro nigiri for a line of people that wrapped its way through the aisles.
HONOLULU Raiatea and Chef Morimoto were on KMGB's Sunrise this morning to talk about the Morimoto benefit fundraiser for the victims of the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunmai.
Watch video of Raiatea and Chef Morimoto
Raiatea To Perform at Morimoto Relief Benefit for Japan
March 20, 2011
HONOLULU Join Chef Morimoto for an elegant evening of wine, spirits and the finest food from Morimoto Waikiki. Enjoy musical performances by Raiatea and Makana and cooking demostrations by Chef Morimoto.
March 23, 2011 Morimoto Waikiki 5:30 - 900pm. A benefit fundraiser for the victims of the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunmai.
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Raiatea Helm back from Japan
March 16, 2011
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) When the earthquake hit japan, Raiatea Helm was rehearsing for a concert. Those plans changed instantly with the tragic disaster. She finally made it back home to Hawaii and shares her experience with Sunrise. !
Three Maui Divas - Amy Hanaiali‘i, Raiatea Helm & Napua Makua
March 5, 2011
Maui Weekly On Saturday, March 5, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC) welcomes three very talented ladies to the Castle Theater stage for a rare, triple-bill concert with Amy Hanaiali‘i, Raiatea Helm and Napua Makua.
The Three Maui Divas, all natives of Maui Nui, are exceptional vocalists. Each one is a popular recording artist, so you can be sure these homegrown stars will be at their "diva-licious" best during this performance. Each artist will perform solo to sing the latest songs from her repertoire, and the trio will take the stage together throughout the show to sing popular tunes backed by an all-star band. Read Full Story
THE 2011 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLACK KEY FESTIVAL
Jan 23, 2011
Redondo Beach, California On January 23, 2011, Kala Koa Entertainment will present the highly anticipated 4th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a showcase of the best Hawaiian slack key guitarists in the world, all on one stage.
The 2011 lineup features Cyril Pahinui (son of Gabby Pahinui) performing with GRAMMY winner Jeff Peterson, Guitar magazine Guitar Superstar finalist Makana, three-time GRAMMY winner George Kahumoku, Jr with internationally renowned steel guitar player Bob Brozman, slack key guitarist and falsetto singer Gary Haleamau and - for the first time - the legendary slack key master Keola Beamer (Honolulu City Lights)together with one of Hawaii’s top female vocalists Raiatea Helm.
Raiatea Performs at Inaugural Gala for Governor Neil Abercrombie
Dec 9, 2010
Inaugural Gala for Governor Neil Abercrombie and Lt. Governor Brian Schatz held at the Hilton Coral ballroom on December 9, 2010. All proceeds went to benefit the Hawaii Humane Society and Honolulu Meals on Wheels.
More Photos of Gubernatorial Inaugural Gala - Photo Ed Morita
Shows and Events
JULY 2012
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Hawaiian Airlines Ohana Day at the Aloha Stadium 7:30 - 8:00 pm
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Koloa Plantation Days Koloa Kauai 4:00 - 5:00 pm
AUGUST 2012
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Hirakata Civic Hall Osaka, Japan 2:30 PM
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Kobe International Hall Kobe, Japan 6:30PM
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Higashi Osaka Civic Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30PM
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Amagasaki Archaic Hall Osaka, Japan 2:30 PM
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Nara Kashihara Civic Hall Nagoya, Japan 2:30 PM
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Aichi Art Hall Nagoya, Japan 6:30 PM
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NHK Osaka Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30 PM
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Kannonji Civic Hall Shikoku, Japan 6:30 PM
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Matsuyama Civic Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30 PM
SEPTEMBER 2012
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Kadoma Civic Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30 PM
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Kakogawa Civic Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30 PM
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Wakayama Civic Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30 PM
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Parc Johyo Plum Hall Osaka, Japan 6:30 PM
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Hachio Prism Hall Osaka Japan 6:30 PM
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Tokyo, Japan ToBe Announced
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Tokyo, Japan ToBe Announced
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Tokyo, Japan ToBe Announced
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Tokyo, Japan ToBe Announced
OCTOBER 2012
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Ureshima City Sports Dome Tokyo, Japan TBA
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Ureshima City Sports Dome Tokyo, Japan TBA
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"Sea of Love" Concert Hawaii Theatre 7:00 PM
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2008 Grammy Nominee
2006 Grammy Nominee
Two-Time Na Hoku Hanohano Award Recipient Female Vocalist of the Year
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On January 23, 2011, Kala Koa Entertainment will present the highly anticipated 4th Annual Southern California Slack Key Festival at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, a showcase of the best Hawaiian slack key guitarists in the world, all on one stage.
