Our ‘Ohana

Keolahou Hinau, Executive Director of Pilikahakai, has a deep background in Hawaiian cultural practices. He became a kumu in 2002, after training under Kumu Keliʻi Tauʻa. A master chanter, Keolahou has taught Hawaiian traditions at various institutions, including canoe clubs, schools, and hotels like the Westin Nanea in Kaʻanapali, where he served as a Cultural Specialist. Currently, his focus is on non-profit work through Pilikahakai, aiming to enhance sustainability throughout West Maui, as well as supporting and preserving the Hawaiian cultural legacy. He is the grandson of Betsy Hinau, who was a well-known musician and entertainer in Lahaina, and the founder of Na Mele o Maui.