Episode: Mark Yamanaka. Hanau Ka Mele is an original Na Leo TV series that celebrates the connection between mele, aina, people,
and the stories that shape Hawaii.
This episode features 14-time Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning artist Mark Yamanaka, whose music has become part of the soundtrack of contemporary Hawaii. Through heartfelt conversations and breathtaking performances filmed across East Hawaii, Mark shares the stories behind original compositions inspired by the people, places, and experiences that have shaped his life. August 2026.
