Choosing Hula Dance Songs: Timeless Classics that Evoke Hawaii’s Healing Spirit and Culture
Hula, the traditional Hawaiian performing art that heals the mind and body.
What’s essential to its gentle movements and beautiful expression is Hawaiian music.
From timeless classics sung by iconic Hawaiian artists like Don Ho and Teresa Bright to contemporary sounds like Te Vaka, the world of hula is truly profound.
Let yourself drift on soothing, relaxing melodies or let your heart dance to bright, cheerful rhythms.
Why not explore Hawaii’s culture and history through its music?
Playlist
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| 1east | Lei Ho’ohenoWeldon Kekauoha |  play_arrow | The classic of Hawaiian music, 'Lei …' |
| 2east | He Aloha No O HonoluluTeresa Bright |  play_arrow | Someone said they want to listen to a slightly melancholy song... |
| 3east | Kaulana Na PuaProject KULEANA |  play_arrow | “Kau…” was written just after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. |
| 4east | Kaimana HilaAuntie Geri |  play_arrow | “Kaiman,” with its cheerful, memorable melody… |
| 5east | Lei PakalanaNā Wai ʻ Ehā |  play_arrow | Hawaiian songs by Nā Wai ʻEhā |
| 6east | Aloha OeRose Ensemble |  play_arrow | A lot of people have heard this song, so... |
| 7east | WaikīkīDavid Nalu & Gabby Pahinui & Joe Diamond & Ralph Alapa’i & Cummings Signature |  play_arrow | Even if you’re someone who has seen hula dancing a few times… |
| 8east | Pua HoneBrothers Cazimero |  play_arrow | Expressing love tenderly in a classic Hawaiian song |
| 9east | KawaipunaheleKeali’i Reichel |  play_arrow | Traditional music that could be called Hawaii’s folk songs, chants… |
| 10east | AlekokiDennis Pavao |  play_arrow | A Hawaiian singer who excels at falsetto voicing… |
| 11east | Pua AhihiMaddy Lam, Mary Kawena Pukui |  play_arrow | He is said to be the father of Hawaiian music composers… |
| 12east | Morning DewDon Ho, Larry Lindsey Kimura |  play_arrow | Hawaiian music that represents Hawaii i... |
| 13east | Ke Kali Nei AuCharles E. King |  play_arrow | As a composer of Hawaiian music, the most... |
| 14east | Fish and PoiSean Na’auao |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that fuses the traditions and modernity of Hawaiian music |
| 15east | LakalakaTe Vaka |  play_arrow | The New Zealand–born group, Te Vā... |
| 16east | Lei NaniHui Ohana |  play_arrow | Suddenly, but speaking of which, the traditional Hawaiian floral adornment... |
| 17east | Ku’u Home O Kahalu’uOlomana |  play_arrow | A soothing song that sings of nostalgia for Hawaii |
| 18east | Ka Hīnano O PunaKainani Kahaunaele |  play_arrow | Expressing Hawaii's nature and culture through Hawaiian music |
| 19east | Iāʻoe E Ka LāPalani Vaughan |  play_arrow | The famous song honoring the Hawaiian monarchy by Palani Vaughn |
| 20east | Lovely Hula HandsDon Ho |  play_arrow | Don, a veteran artist from Hawaii, ... |
| 21east | He Mele No LiloMark Keali’i Ho’omalu |  play_arrow | In 2002, Disney's Lilo & Stit... |
| 22east | Hawai’i AlohaNa Leo |  play_arrow | Since their debut in 1984, the Hawaiian… |
| 23east | Ka Uluwehi O Ke KaiHapa Hawaiian Music |  play_arrow | Uluwehi is a Hawaiian word meaning beautiful fresh greenery... |
| 24east | Beyond the RainbowIsrael Kamakawiwoʻole |  play_arrow | The late Israel Kamakawiwoʻole... |
| 25east | Ehoikapiri |  play_arrow | E ho‘i ka pili means “come closer” in Hawaiian… |
| 26east | TutukiTe Vaka |  play_arrow | Te Vaka is a diverse Polynesian mu... |
| 27east | E Wai’anaeThe Pandanus Club |  play_arrow | Famous for being frequently used in hula dancing, … |
| 28east | Manu O’OGary Haleamau |  play_arrow | From the melancholic intro, I imagined it would be a Hawaiian-style song… |
| 29east | Pearly ShellsConnie Francis |  play_arrow | Pearly Shells (Pearly Shells)… |
| 30east | Blue Hawai‘iHaunani Kahalewai & Chorus |  play_arrow | Elvis Presley, released in 1961… |
| 31east | Po La’ila’iUluwehi Guerrero |  play_arrow | Something you could never imagine from Uluwehi’s large body… |
| 32east | Blue HawaiiElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Known as the King of Rock and Roll, Elv... |
| 33east | akaka fallsDarlene Ahuna |  play_arrow | Na Hoku Hanohano A... held in 1997 |
| 34east | Noho PaipaiKa’au Crater Boys |  play_arrow | Cheerful, fast-tempo Hawaiian music… |
| 35east | Beautiful Kaua`iDon Ho |  play_arrow | Beautiful Kaua`i is Kaua... |
| 36east | Royal Hawaiian HotelNa Leo |  play_arrow | The title’s “Royal Hawaiian” … |
| 37east | Ka Uluwehi O Ke KaiHapa |  play_arrow | If you like Okinawan folk songs, this ‘Ka U…’ |
| 38east | Haleiwa HulaAmy Hanaiali’i Gilliom |  play_arrow | Amy Hanaialii is a jazz, ro... |
| 39east | On A Coconut IslandLouis Armstrong With The Polynesians |  play_arrow | Louis Armstrong is Africa… |
| 40east | He Aloha Ku’u IpoGeorge Helm And Homer Hu |  play_arrow | George Helm died at age 27… |
| 41east | Pate PateTe Vaka |  play_arrow | What’s called South Pacific fusion… |
| 42east | O Rapa NuiFenua |  play_arrow | For those who want to listen to up-tempo hula... |
| 43east | Honolulu City LightsKeola and Kapono Beamer |  play_arrow | Keo, a singer-songwriter from Hawaii… |
| 44east | Hula O MakeeDanny Carvalho |  play_arrow | This song was composed off the coast of Kapa‘a on the island of Kaua‘i in 1897… |
| 45east | Roselani BlossomsHo’okena |  play_arrow | The creator of Roselani Blossoms... |
| 46east | The Hukilau SongJack Owens |  play_arrow | Jack Owens, who was born in Oklahoma, ... |
| 47east | I’ll Remember YouKui Lee |  play_arrow | An artist from Shanghai, China, Cui Li… |
| 48east | Hawaiian Wedding SongAndy Williams |  play_arrow | Hawaiian music wedding son... |
| 49east | Ali’ipoeWaipuna |  play_arrow | Alii poe, a flower you often see along the roadsides in Hawaii... |
| 50east | E Maliu MaiEmma Veary |  play_arrow | Emma Veary’s representative works of Hawaiian music |
| 51east | HiʻilaweGabby Pahinui |  play_arrow | Slack-key guitar that lets you feel the breeze of Hawaii |
| 52east | PālehuaAmy Hanaiali’i |  play_arrow | A gem of a masterpiece enchanted by Hawaii’s mountains |
| 53east | Mai `Italia Ko Lei NaniKaumakaiwa Kanaka`ole |  play_arrow | A piece that conveys the historical stories of traditional Hawaiian music to the present day |
| 54east | Radio HulaLedward Ka’apana |  play_arrow | Heal your heart with Hawaiian guitar music |
| 55east | Take A Walk InThe CountryMAKAHA SONS |  play_arrow | Healing classic of traditional Hawaiian music |
| 56east | Our Hawai’iManoa DNA |  play_arrow | Manoa DNA's campaign song for the Hawaii Tourism Authority |
| 57east | E Apo MaiNathan Aweau |  play_arrow | A Hawaiian love song, respect and love for family |
| 58east | Hi’ilaweGabby Pahinui |  play_arrow | Hawaiian music with a romantic theme, set against the backdrop of Hiʻilawe Falls. |
| 59east | WaiominaNa Palapalai |  play_arrow | Gems of Hawaiian music |
| 60east | Honolulu City LightsKeola & Kapono Beamer |  play_arrow | Keola Beamer and Keola Kap… |
| 61east | On A Little Bamboo BridgeMills Brothers |  play_arrow | In Japan as well, under the title “On a Small Bamboo Bridge”… |