Ku'u Kulaiwi by Keanali'iomana'e Bertelmann

Ku'u Kulaiwi...my beloved homeland.
I am this land and this land is me.
This project began as a way
for me to honor the places
that have nurtured and enlightened me
throughout my life.
Waimea i ka ua Kipu'upu'u to na
moku papapa kupuna
islands in the north, this is my kahua,
my kumu, my mole!

Whether on foot or by sailing vessel,
by vehicle or on horseback,
I am grateful for the many wonderful places
I've had the opportunity to visit,
all of which have fed my maoli and been
an intimate part of my continuing journey.

I humbly share with you and hope you enjoy
Ku'u Kulaiwi!

Keanali'iomana'e Bertelmann

Tracklist

1.	Kahuwai	5:01

2.	Ko'oloa'ula Lullaby	5:03

3.	Hiehie Waimea	3:34

4.	Hi'ilaniwai	5:11

5.	Kaleo O Ke Kai	3:43

6.	Kawaihae	4:00

7.	Lewa Ka Manu	3:39

8.	Na Pu'u	2:19

9.	Mele Aloha 'Aina	5:25

Credits

released April 18, 2025

All songs by Keanali'iomana'e Bertelmann
Produced by Richard Russell
Recorded and mixed by Joey Bradley
Mastered by Ross Nyberg
Recorded at Kumau Barn and Gold Door Studio, North Kohala

Keanali'iomana'e Bertelmann-vocals, ukulele, guitar, upright bass, piano
Deedee Bertelmann-vocals (9)
Elmer "Sonny" Lim Jr.-rhythm guitar, Kiho'alu
Orville Johnson-dobro, electric and acoustic guitar
Brian McCree-upright bass
Richard Russell-piano (9)
Joey Bradley-ukulele

Photography by Anna Pacheco, Ana B
Design by Richard Russell

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