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Raiatea helm biography channel
Raiatea Helm
Kanaka Maoli
AWARDEE: Raiatea Helm
NATIVE HERITAGE: Kanaka Maoli
LOCATION: Honolulu, HI
AWARD: 2021 SHIFT – Transformative Change and Indigenous Arts
DISCIPLINE: Music
WEBSITE:
SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram
PARTNER ORGANIZATION:
Kealakai Center for Pacific Strings – BIO
2021 SHIFT AWARDEES
ABOUT
Growing up with her family on the island of Molokai, Raiatea Helm gained a deep love and appreciation for her surroundings and culture.
Today, she strives to share her experiences and knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s rich history through traditional song and dance. She is musically trained in the style of “leo kiʻekiʻe” (female falsetto), and is currently completing a Degree in Music with an emphasis in Hawaiian music, language and culture at the University of Hawai’i, Mānoa.
She aspires to educate, encourage and influence future generations to preserve the authenticity of mele “H