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The Water is Wide

Kate & Steve and Lono from Molokai combine cultures at Tunes in the Dunes Uke Camp 2015
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The Story

In September 2015, Lono came from Molokai to make music and teach at the Tunes in the Dunes uke camp with Kate & Steve and others. The three musicians had met at this same camp five years before and Lono had a recording of Kate & Steve singing "The Water is Wide" from that first encounter. Although this song originated in Scotland in the 1600's, Lono had learned the song as a child in Hawaii, and long-envisioned an arrangement that overlaid the Hawaiian words atop the anglo verses. In this rare, one-of-a-kind performance, the trio manifested Lono's vision for the first time, as Sherry performed a beautiful hula created to be danced as they sang. Charts of both versions by the artists are below for your use and enjoyment.

The Song

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The other verse

This verse is an adaptation of the biblical verse (1 Corinthians 13) that my sister Gina taught me years ago. 
Though I may speak with bravest fire,
And have the gift to all inspire
But have not love, my words are vain
As a sounding gong and hopeless gain.

What Are They Saying About Us?

-  “I liked the fun easy spirit you have. It was great!”
-  “My mind feels tingly. (that’s a good thing!)”

-  “Such personable, funny teachers. It was so easy to learn - not intimidating.”
-  “....fun, took away anxiety about difficulty; can have fun knowing only a few chords.”
-  “Loved the picking techniques; very cool!”
-  “I like being in a group of people singing. I like having you two as leaders. I like learning new songs.”
-  “I like how accessible & personable you are - happy, fun atmosphere.”
-  “I got in touch with a lot of songs that I haven’t remembered for a while and learned some really great new ones.”
-  “I like the easy atmosphere, low pressure, friendly ambiance, the generosity of Kate & Steve - please keep this up!”

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