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Classical Music Conversations

Classical Conservation Conversation: Travelers

Hawaiʻi Public Radio | By Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Published October 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM HST

Classical Pacific - Conservation Conversation

To help us celebrate Indigenous Peoplesʻ Day and Discoverersʻ Day, Dr. Shawn Lum follows the ʻuala sweet potato from the Americas to Polynesia, and to our plates. "Humans are capable of great journeys that require skill, bravery ..and an indomitable spirit."
The piano prelude, Ombaska (Daylight) by "the father of Native American composition," Louis W. Ballard follows todayʻs Classical Conservation Conversation.

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Sharene Keliʻipunilei Lum Taba

Sharene Keli`ipunilei Lum Taba is a harpist and is married to Jazz bassist and educator, Dean Taba.

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