See a preview of "Puana" and hear from the directors of themselves about the making of this hana keaka.

Written and directed by Tammy Hailiʻōpua Baker with Kaipulaumakaniolono Baker, in concert with artistic collaborators R. Keawe Lopes, Jr., Tracie Kaʻōnohiokalani Lopes, Zachary Alakaʻi Lum, Tawaroa Kawana, the new hana keaka (Hawaiian Theatre) production Puana explores the deep connections that Kānaka Maoli have with their kūpuna (ancestors) through song. Family artifacts reveal stories encapsulated in poetic compositions from the past, which guide contemporary musicians in their artistic journeys.