Ukulele, Slack Key, Hawai'ian Culture
Workshops/Classes:
Hula:
Halau Hula Classes & Native traditions of the Hawai'ian Islands
Weekly instructional classes offered by Kumu Pekelo Day in Eugene, Roseburg and Ashland, Oregon. These are ongoing monthly and include optional workshops. Maui born Pekelo Day is a native Hawaiian cultural practitioner who has taught for over 38 years, sharing the knowledge passed on to him by his ancestors.
MONDAYS 6:30pm - 8:00pm Kupuna Wahine (senior women)
TUESDAYS 5:15pm - 6:15pm Kane (men), all ages
TUESDAYS 7:30pm - 9pm Intermediate & Advanced Wahine (women)
Many of Kumu Pekelo day's students have been inspired to create careers dedicated to perpetuating Hawai'ian culture and native traditions. Notable among his students are Kealii Reichel and Uluwhei Guerrero, both well-known Hawai'ian recording artists. Pekelo Day has also recorded a CD of traditional Hawai'ian chants available at Ululoa Productions. (www.ululoa.com)
For more information and registration visit the following web site: www.kumupekeloday.com or call
1-808-345-0105
Ukulele:
Private and small group lessons with Maggie Matoba. Contact Maggie at (541) 484-5754 or e-mail to yasoualoha@comcast.net.