About the Luau

Live Music & Storytelling

In addition to being a multi Nā Hōkū Hanohano winner (Hawaii's version of the Grammys), Manu Boyd has served as the public information director for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, was a commissioner for the State Foundation on Culture and Arts and the cultural director of the Royal Hawaiian Center at Helumoa.  He is currently a cultural consultant for Kamehameha Schools, and co-host of the podcast Midday Mana'o, which brings awareness to important issues and cultural keystones pertinent to Hawaii's past, present, and future.

Joining Boyd on stage in Novi is two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award winner Kupu Dalire-Na’auao. Born into a prominent Hula family, Dalire-Na'auao incorporates a deep understanding of Hawaiian culture and language into his music. Both artists will “talk story” and perform songs throughout the evening as a way of preserving and sharing the culture they love with the local community here in Michigan.

In addition to live-music, The Great Lakes Luau will also feature live dance performances by Kumu Hula Kau’i Dalire, her students from Halau O' Ku'u Kamali'i Kuikanani, the Polynesian Dancers of Michigan, and other hula dance groups from Michigan and Ohio