Kahumoku in Hawaiian means “Priest of the Island.” It must be in my blood, as it has always been my passion to farm, hunt and care for the ‘aina, or land. Music has also been an important part of the Kahumoku family, passed on to me by my grandparents, parents, uncles, aunties, and cousins. I’ve always been thankful for these gifts, but never so thankful as I am today. As the ‘aina has nourished my ‘ohana with “ono grindz” and “good fun,” music has nourished my soul and supported our family.
I recorded this album with Daniel right after we won Hawai‘i’s second Grammy. It was before my pig-skinning accident, and I played the songs with a renewed determination to make music a priority. As my hand continues to heal, I can only hope that I will be able to play guitar the way that I used to--and better. The ‘aina will always be mine to malama, or care for. But most important is the music, for which I am now so eternally grateful.
aloha, Keoki “Liko” Kahumoku