Nona beamer biography for kids
Ms. Beamer was an authority
Auntie Nona was born on Oʻahu to young parents, Pono Beamer and Louise Walker, and spent her early years on the island of Hawaiʻi – which forever captured her heart - before the family uprooted and returned to Oʻahu so she and her siblings could attend English Standard School.A feature length documentary about Aunty Nona Beamer tells her own story along with family members, and describes the very best of all things Hawaiian: the people, their knowledge, culture, wisdom and aloha.
Beamer, a songwriter, performer, Over the decades she’s inspired thousands of students, who call her “Aunty Nona.” Countless children and adults, also know her songs by heart. Beamer’s best known composition, which she wrote many years ago is called “Pupu Hinu Hinu,” a lullabye about children gathering seashells at the beach.
Son of the legendary Nona Entertainer and cultural icon Winona Beamer died yesterday at age Generations of music fans knew her as "Aunty Nona," the author, chanter, dancer, educator, musician, recording artist, songwriter, Hawaiian cultural champion and storyteller who leaves behind thousands of smiling audiences.