Kani Kuamauna: Composing Place
Mele Conference 2026
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1h 17m
Kani Kuamauna: Composing Place
“Kani Kuamauna: Composing Place” features mele practitioners who utilize mele to interact with – ceremonialize, sanctify, honor, transform – a sense of place. Throughout the conversation, each panelist will reference a composition of their own, demonstrating their use and understanding of mele as a composition of place.
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