Month: October 2004

Ph.d In Indigenous Language and Cultural Revitalization Approved.

The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved in concept establishment of an integrated program at UH-Hilo for a doctorate in Hawaiian and indigenous language and culture revitalization; a certificate in indigenous language and culture revitalization; and a Master of Arts in indigenous language and culture education. While the “in concept” portion of the resolution that passed was not the complete approval to proceed with implementation that we had hoped for, it was a victory and a big step forward. This makes my own Ph.d. search much more interesting. Staying at home and pursuing this Ph.d. would be much more…

Grammy Nomination Ballots Out.

The Recording Academy has begun the nomination process for the 2005 Grammy Awards. This will be the first time that there will be a Hawaiian Album of the Year Grammy, and I’ll proudly cast my ballot in this and a few other categories. Among the more notable nominees are Keali’i Reichel (“Ke’alaokamaile”), The Brothers Cazimero (“Some Call It Aloha… Don’t Tell”), Kimo Alama Keaulana and Lei Hulu (“Hula Lives”), Ho’okena (“Cool Elevation”), Darlene Ahuna (“Bridge Between Generations”) and Na Palapalai (“Ke ‘Ala Beauty”). My post on NahenaheNet has full details.

Doc Searls: Why Podcasting Isn’t Radio.

Doc comments on Chris Parillo’s explanation of podcasting. I still haven’t listened to Chris’ program yet (being saddled with a 56k connection at the moment). I think there is a bit more to this than Doc is touching on. Way back, nearly all radio was completely live – peformers, advertisting and entertainment. Later, and this continues today, it was a combination of live (DJs) and pre-recorded (records, tapes, CDs and today recordings stored on computer). Some Internet radio used this later format, and some went to completely prerecorded, including one of my favorites, LiveIreland.com. None of their shows are live,…

My search for a Ph.d. program continues.

I have been extremely disappointed with the lack of response to my many inquiries to various programs in Ireland, New Zealand and England. The most pleasant, informative and encouraging responses have all come from the ethnomusicology program at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. The International Council For Traditional Music will be holding their world conference there in August, 2005. I have submitted a proposal to present the research I conducted for my MA Thesis. If it is accepted I will be jetting there, both to attend and present at the conference, and to meet with the faculty of…

It’s been almost three months since my last post here. Bad Keola.

It’s been a hectic semester, but it’s a nice kind of hectic. I joined the faculty of UH-Hilo as an Assistant Professor of Hawaiian Studies. The change happened as our family celebrated the 10th anniversary of our move to Hilo, and the beginning of my career supporting our Hawaiian language programs. I’m teaching HAW101 (Elementary Hawaiian Language) this semester, and will be teaching a class in Polynesian Music in the spring, in addition to all of my ongoing technology duties.

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