Sacred Hula: The Historical Hula Ala'Apapa (Bishop Museum Bulletins in Anthropology)

A study of the genre of ancient Hawaiian hula that is accompanied by the ipu and ipu heke gourd drums, that predates the so-called modern hula of the Kalakaua era. Includes background, mele (songs/chants), terms, classifications, implements used, accompanying hula steps, and Hula Pele; plus vintage photos, a bibliography, and a discography.