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Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sibling duo brings Hawaiian culture to life
HONOLULU (KHON) – Stage fright? Not for Kaika and Lilia Quinores. The brother-sister duo has been mesmerizing audiences across Hawaii, blending the sounds of the ukulele with the graceful movements of hula. Hawaii's only quintuplets find their passion in inline hockey At just 13 years old, Kaika is already an award-winning ukulele musician, while his 9-year-old sister, Lilia, captivates crowds with her hula performances. These young talents have showcased their skills at major events, including the Honolulu Festival, where they wowed attendees with their passion and precision. For Kaika, performing is about more than just playing music; it's about bringing joy to others. 'What inspires me is the ukulele itself, getting to perform, and the idea of putting smiles on people's faces doing something I enjoy,' he said. 'I like to express my feelings and make other people happy,' Lilia journey into Hawaiian music and dance began with a simple suggestion from their mother. Kaika picked up the ukulele as a way to connect with the culture, while Lilia found hula after a brief stint in ballet—an experience she admits didn't go as planned. 'My mom signed me up for ballet, and it didn't really work out,' she laughed. 'When the music started, I started to scream, but I was only three years old.' Nuuanu teen Alexa Takai is a golf prodigy in the making A switch to hula, however, was a perfect fit. Now, she trains every Saturday with Ka Hale I o Kahala under the guidance of Kumu Hula Auntie Lei, whom she credits as a major influence in her love for dance. Meanwhile, Kaika dedicates an impressive 21 hours a week to mastering his ukulele skills. But for these siblings, performing isn't just a hobby—it's a mission. 'I really enjoy performing with my sister because we get to spread the culture of Hawaii together,' Kaika said. 'Our eventual goal is to travel around the world and share Hawaiian culture with people everywhere.' Japan is at the top of their wish list for sharing their culture. The duo dreams of one day performing there, not just to entertain international audiences but to play for their grandparents who live in the country. With talent, dedication, and a deep love for their heritage, Kaika and Lilia Quinores are proving that the future of Hawaiian music and dance is in good hands. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The photographers who documented New Year's Day
Photograph: Andrea Barbiroli/24 Photography 'Midnight Manifesto' in Łódź, Poland (this area was part of the Litzmannstadt ghetto) Photograph: Zenhofer Anita/24 Photography 'Your number's up' in West Hampstead, London Photograph: Raphael Schutzer-Weissmann/24 Photography 'Crib' in Portaferry, Northern Ireland Photograph: Helen Chambers/24 Photography 'Seasonal highlights' in Bath, England Photograph: Claire Worthy/24 Photography 'After the party' in Times Square, New York City Photograph: Jonathan Straight/24 Photography Photograph: Robin Maurice Barr/24 Photography 'The Old Custom House' in Bardonecchia, Italy Photograph: Enrico Vietti/24 Photography 'Going with the flow' in Watford, England Photograph: Sabes Sugunasabesan/24 Photography Photograph: Teri Pengilley/24 Photography 'Airiness' in Tuileries Garden, Paris Photograph: Spei/24 Photography 'Have you ever seen the rain?' in Belfast Photograph: Colin Blackstock/24 Photography 'Kaika' in Grundisburgh, Suffolk Photograph: Sarah Lucy Brown/24 Photography Photograph: Rue Kruger/24 Photography
