@merriemonarchfestival: Nā Pua Me Kealoha Nā Kumu Lilinoe & Pele Kaio Carson, California & Waimea, Hawaii (Kāne) "KHBC" "KHBC" was composed by Vicki l'i Rodrigues to commemorate the first broadcast of KHBC Radio in Keaukaha, Hilo. It celebrates the home of Pele and the miraculous ways sound and story could travel across 'äina through the airwaves. The mele reminds us how the radio has shaped the way Hawai'i shares music, connects communities, and introduces diverse musical influences across generations. WATCH LIVE: https://www.merriemonarch.com/2026-festival -live-stream-eng/ https://www.merriemonarch.com/20-festival-live-stream-olelo/ #MerrieMonarch #MerrieMonarch2026