He Mele Aloha: A Hawaiian Songbook

He Mele Aloha: A Hawaiian Songbook is a collection of over 260 songs, listed alphabetically, about 40 of which are hapa-haole songs. It is intended to encourage the tradition of kanikapila. The emphasis is on accurate Hawaiian lyrics and translation. Simple chording and fingering for the 'ukulele is shown for each song. The lyrics are large for easy reading and published in a workbook format with large print and room to make notes.

Kanikapila: The word kanikapila, literally "pla…