The Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts (HARA) has honored the Cazimeros with 25 Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards. Robert and Roland have also received individual Hōkū Awards as solo artists. The Cazimeros' album Some Call It Aloha...Don't Tell was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hawaiian Music Album in 2005. In 2006, they were inducted into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame.
In 1991, Roland joined Henry Kapono Kaʻaihue, Israel "Iz" Kamakawiwo'ole and Cyril Pahinui in recording "Broken Promise", a Hawaiian mele ku'e (song of protest) written by Kaaihue. The project won two Hōkū Awards -- "Song of the Year" and "Single of the Year"—in 1992.
Robert Cazimero was also a kumu hula (teacher of hula) for the hālau hula (a contemporary translation is "hula school") Hālau Nā Kamalei o Lililehua. Members of the hālau have often performed with Robert and Roland as dancers and as a choral group. The Brothers are featured (with 3 songs) on the audio track for the Over Hawaii documentary which was broadcast on public television stations in 2012.
Leina'ala Kalama Heine, a kuma hula, performed as a solo dancer with the Brothers Cazimero, a distinct honor in hula. She was sometimes called "the third brother" due to her professional relationship with the Cazimeros.
Roland Cazimero died at the age of 66 on July 16, 2017.
Rainbow Connection
The Brothers Cazimero Lyrics
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He kumu ko'u, he kuhi no na'e, he mau kuhihewa paha
Ia'u e kau nui mana'o a'e, kau mai ke anuenue
Na käkao e 'ike, the rainbow connection, ke aloha e pi'o mau ai
Na wai e ho'oko i ku'u 'i'ini i kau i ka hokuao
He mana'o ko'u e na iho ai ke ake e ulu mai nei
He kamaha'o no ke kilo lani, i ho'ike ai na 'ailona
He 'oia'i'o ka nui 'ikena i kü i nei mau maka
He mea 'i'o ku'u nui mau li'a a loko e hü a'e nei
Ua pili nä mea a pau o ke ao i ka pi'o ke änuenue
Na käkou e 'ike, the rainbow connection, ke aloha e pi'o mau ai
Someday we'll find it, The Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
The Brothers Cazimero's song "Rainbow Connection" begins with the singer questioning who knows about his search for meaning, admitting that he has misconceptions and uncertainties about it. He mentions his desire and his thoughts about capturing the power of the rainbows, and this will bring everyone closer together. He talks about his longing to fulfill his dreams and how he is amazed by the signs that the universe sends to guide him through life. He believes that the rainbows have the power to connect everyone with love and hopes that one day they will all find this magical connection.
The song highlights the importance of believing in one's dreams, pursuing them relentlessly, and being open to the universe's signs of guidance towards fulfillment. It talks about how one can experience awe and wonder when they learn to see beyond the surface of things, and how it is possible for everyone to connect with the world around them. For the singer, the rainbows symbolize hope and everlasting love.
Line by Line Meaning
Na wai e 'ike nei ninau 'ana, 'o ka'u e ui a'e nei
Who knows, I ask myself
He kumu ko'u, he kuhi no na'e, he mau kuhihewa paha
I have some ideas, but they could be misconceptions
Ia'u e kau nui mana'o a'e, kau mai ke anuenue
I have a great desire to see the rainbow
Na käkao e 'ike, the rainbow connection, ke aloha e pi'o mau ai
Through insight, we see the rainbow connection, and love will always prevail
Na wai e ho'oko i ku'u 'i'ini i kau i ka hokuao
Who could fulfill my longing to touch the stars?
He mana'o ko'u e na iho ai ke ake e ulu mai nei
It's my belief that it will inspire growth
He kamaha'o no ke kilo lani, i ho'ike ai na 'ailona
It is amazing to observe the signs in the sky
Na käkou e 'ike, the rainbow connection, ke aloha e pi'o mau ai
Through our observation, we see the rainbow connection, and love will always prevail
He 'oia'i'o ka nui 'ikena i kü i nei mau maka
Truly, there is much knowledge to gain for those who look
He mea 'i'o ku'u nui mau li'a a loko e hü a'e nei
My greatest desire is something that is within reach
Ua pili nä mea a pau o ke ao i ka pi'o ke änuenue
Everything in the world is connected by the arc of the rainbow
Na käkou e 'ike, the rainbow connection, ke aloha e pi'o mau ai
Through our understanding, we see the rainbow connection, and love will always prevail
Someday we'll find it, The Rainbow Connection
At some point in the future, we will discover the Rainbow Connection
The lovers, the dreamers and me
It will be discovered by those who are in love and those who dream, including myself
Writer(s): Williams Paul H, Ascher Kenneth Lee
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kathleen Ma'e Ma'e Hall
on Me And My Teddy Bear
Who is this child that lays here before us? Who is his mother, who is his father?
Has he the right to total Perfection? Is He the answer to all our questions?
Will there be peace for us and our nation? Is He the one who'll give us salvation?
Shall we adore Him, Almighty God's Son? Babe of the Angels lasting devotion.
Look how He tempers all those around Him! Truly a gift from God, let us praise Him!
I hear it whispered that His name is Jesus.
Kathleen Ma'e Ma'e Hall
on White Christmas
The contrapuntal melody written by Stephen & Mary Desha to Silent Night
Who is this child that lays here before us?
Who is his mother, Who is his father?
Has he the right to total Perfection?
Is He the answer to all our Questions?
Will there be Peace for us and our nation?
Is He the one who’ll give us salvation?
Shall we adore Him, Almighty God’s Son?
Babe of the Angels lasting devotion.
Look how He tempers all those around Him!
Truly a gift from God, let us praise Him!
I heard it whispered that His name is Jesus.
Verse one in Hawaiian...
Pô la`i ê, pô kamaha`o
Maluhia, mâlamalama
Ka makuahine aloha ê
Me ke keiki hemolele ê
Moe me ka maluhia lani
Moe me ka maluhia lani
anonymous
on Pu'u 'Ohu (Waimea Fantasy)
He ʻanoʻi a loko e hoʻi aku ai
I ka uka nani ʻo Puʻu ʻOhu
Huʻihuʻi aʻela i ka maʻukele
Konikoni mai i ka ua Kīpuʻupuʻu
ʻImina aku i ke komo ana
Kūpaʻa ka hulina e ʻike ai
ʻAuhea wale ana ʻoe ke pane mai nei
E maliu mai ʻoe i komo aku au