Local artist gifts custom guitar to Iam Tongi honoring his family, heritage
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2023
- After Iam Tongi finished his homecoming concert at Turtle Bay resort, he was presented with a custom made guitar designed by a local artist. Sam Mangakahia wanted to tie Iam's background and family connection to his love for music.
That makes me cry just seeing Rodney's name. He was my neighbor. A beautiful family. The designs are all beautiful. Great job, Samuel!
Kia Ora my brother! All glory to God!
Salote Hingano
Keep those memories always in your heart, relive them for comfort. God bless!
It’s so special he might just use it at home to write songs
You have a beautiful soul and your guitar is a special gift Iam will treasure forever. Thanks for your loving spirit.
Thank you Samuel for such a beautiful tribute to Iam and Rodney and the Tongi family. Your artwork is BEAUTIFULKJ!!!
Aloha Abe! I appreciate your message! In the 13 years of sharing stories and cultural art that I have had the privilege of doing this has been a highlight for sure! On a side note, is your son Adam Lee? Aloha! Sam
@@Hamiora_art Adam is my son and partner on several development projects in Malaekahana and Waialua and Kahuku Sugar Mill.
@@abelee8055 Beautiful, I know Adam and Sarah! Small word! You are a legend haha love to meet you one day. We’re staying at Malaekahana.
A beautiful heartfelt gesture that you have gifted Iam. This is just another example of how he is healing the very heart of the world. I think we are all so affected because we are allowing ourselves to feel again and it is like a rebirth. ❤
Totally freaking agree with tears in my eyes.! I just think that the people with the beautiful souls don't get seen as much as the people who have tormented souls so we believe the world to be an ugly place when it's really not. Sending you love❤❤
@@betinabinah1825 Love to you too Betina ❤️
Aroha Nui! Big Love! Thank you for your message of support. My belief is that everyone has a story and it deserves to be told!
@@Hamiora_art agreed, Iam’s story had to be told and it is bringing people together. Much love to you Sam. In the video of Iam singing with the guitar you can see the beautiful intricate details. Such a pure gift from your heart, great respect to you. ❤️
Fa’afetai lava 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. I believe you’re from New Zealand and if so, Kapai uso. Thank you for such a magnificent gift, present and gesture of love for IAM ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Kia Ora brother!
Mahalo Samuel for such a beautiful gift to Iam! Your Mana will go with him too!
Such a blessing!🙏💕
Thank you for your special gift to Iam and the love we all share to Iam and his family 💕 You are such a blessing💕
That’s so awesome man, absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m sure Iam will be appreciative, you’re an incredible guy.
@HAMIORAART your work is beautiful and amazing.
Wow! I saw the new guitar on the debut of his new song and couldn’t help see not only it’s beauty, but it’s deep connection to Iam’s history. Incredible work!❤️
That is a priceless gift.
Samuel, your soul is that of a beautiful man recognizing and acknowledging in your artwork the beautiful man that Iam is,,, my heart is busted open. You're both so beautiful! The humanity reflect and everyone the same Love 💖💑
You have a good heart mate…bless you….
Now I’m a fan of the artist ! Mangakahia❤❤❤
Aloha nui! Thank you for your support! It was an incredible experience getting to know Iam and telling his story through this piece. I’ll be making a start to finish process video on my instagram! Stay tuned - 🙏🏽🤙🏽
That is beautiful .....😪😪😪 you honour him and his reaction epic.
Samuel! How Creative…. How Loving❣️ Just a Fantastic Work of Art‼️ with Deep Meaning! Thank you for sharing that with us & thank you for Honoring Iam!! 🙏🥰
Thank you Samuel Mangakahia, what a beautiful tribute to a father so truly loved, by his son.
A beautiful labor of love, that will forever be a strong link of multitudes of people for the Tongi family.
You Samuel, are a wonderful, intuitive human being, and obviously you’re all ♥️. Words cannot express my appreciation for your genuine kindness.
Thank you!
I only wish we could have seen Iam’s expression when you presented him with his guitar.
Samuel, wishing you continued, and much prosperity! ♥️
Beautiful craftsmanship!
This is just INCREDIBLE!! What a gift!! I can’t think of any other symbol of Iam (or anybody’s) life so appropriate or wonderful as this. Your beautiful artistry is beyond compare.
KIA ORA! I appreciate your message! Iam is a special soul! I’ve had the privilege of getting to know some of his relatives here in Kahuku and Laie and to hear how touching this piece has been to Iam and the family makes me feel whole as an artist and as friend!
Thank you sir for blessing Iam with beautiful and meaningful gift🤙🌈💜
Such a beautiful gift to present to the humble but great Iam Tongi ❤❤
Humble and Great. May our heart's be as such
Beautifully done! Amazing art work!
That was a nice new song. I’ll be seeing you and I’m sorry about your dad Ronnie he will be with you always
Beautiful gift! Thank you for sharing Iam’s story through your art!
wat a master piece WOW
Wow! What a special treasure for a very special young man. A beautiful Aloha spirit.
Lovely gesture.
Beautiful art
What a kind thing to do for Iam! Now he can feel Rodney with him even more! God Bless you sir for your kindness! God bless Iam on his journey!!!! The world loves you and your beautiful voice!!!❤❤
WOW beautiful art work
From one beautiful soul to another ♥️. Such a beautiful God moment. ♥️♥️
What a beautiful work of art and such a heart felt gift from one talented artist to another.
Thanks sooo much SAMUEL ❤
The guitar is beautiful. Thank you💕
That is a beautiful guitar, amazing talent!!
I am sure Iam loved the guitar!
It is absolutely amazing and heart and soul made with sincerity 🕊️😎
Stunning work, Samuel! It's a strong design with graceful movement, tying in to the name of the piece, IMUA, which means to move forward. But what makes the design special is the meaning behind it. What a sweet touch placing Rodney's name at the sound hole where Iam looks and strums. It's close to his heart and a beautiful way to honor his Dad!! ❤Big mahalo!
Soooo amazing I can't stop crying
Beautiful guitar and wonderful gesture! I really don't think he'll play it during performance. I remember he said his dad bought his guitar and he promised he'd play that guitar in all of his performances
Aim said I believe in American Idol Competition. He wants to win with his Dad's gift but maybe we will see it lulu's, beautiful culture piece, love it.
Beautiful work ❤️❤️❤️
Bless you Sam!😇 What a wonderful tribute🤗 And he did his first song release with that beautiful guitar!
It’s beautiful!!!
He used it in his new music video 🥹
Beautiful Beautiful makana ! So much mana went into the design. An amazing tribute to his father. I'm sure Iam will play this with his whole heart and soul, playing in his honor and for his special ohana. " IMUA IAM" 🎼♥️We are rooting for you and we Love you💜🤙
That is so cool on the designs loving it and it such a blessing for someone like to go out of your way to make that special moment I hope and pray that he will use it doing the show as well too
How gracious. Beautiful art work.
Beautiful Work and SO Compassionate man You are as Well..Many Wonderful Blessi n gs!❤😊
Awesome ❤❤❤
Wow! Beautiful and heartfelt art!
Beautiful artwork on Iam gifted guitar! Awesome and Amazing! Good job Samuel! 💯❤️🤙🏽
justrsuch a beautiful instrument
Une bénédiction ❤🤩
Wow ❤
Rodney and mom...you couldn't have made a more precise human being.❤
❤ beautiful 🌎 ❤
Mahalo Samuel for the beautiful gift designed and given to Iam!!❤🤗
Beautiful work
Very nice artwork, like the KUPESI. Thanks toko
What a beautiful piece of art!! :^)
Bless you❤❤❤❤
Samuel, God Bless You for Your Art, Your Kindness, and that Beautiful Heart that You Have for gifting Iam that beautiful guitar......May God grant You All The Desires of Your Heart!! Much Love.....HUGS!!
Beau travail 👍👏🏼👏🏼
What a most beautiful heartfelt story!!! Iam’s story is so heartwarming.
God bless you Samuel
for honoring Iam with
such a meaningful gesture!
Praise God! Thank you for the gift!
Whanaunga WOW .. I just saw your mahi on Iam's new song I'll Be Seeing You.. Just WOW!!.. can not say how beautiful the waiata is and that touch of wairua in the whakatangitangi which imo is so aptly named especially if one see's her and not only hears but feels her voice.. Magic.!!
Beautiful art,Samuel ! Iam has such wonderful talent and so do you!
It is his own guitar n the artist wanted his art work to show love n support for his American idol competition. BEAUTIFUL ART WORK
Such an amazing gift!!! You put your heart into every detail. So precious ❤️🙏
What a heartfelt gesture, it beautiful. I am sure it was greatly appreciated😍😍
What a beautiful thoughtful gift
WOW!!!! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL TOUCHING PIECE!!! 💖 GOD BLESS Y'LL & HANG LOOSE
Beautiful a gift from the heart 💜
Just beautiful! I love that the imagery is so meaningful for his life and family.
Cheehoohooo yessir let's go Iam cheehoohooo Yessah
You are so special n thoughtful doing this for Iam Tongi. I just adore this young man. I look for his music all day. Your artistry is fantastic sir!! Thank you BIG time for watching out for this upcoming young man.
Amazing designd beautiful it sums up who Iam is all about . Your generosity amazed me like Iam amazed me with his singing voice and emotions.
this is so beautiful 🤩 🎸
This is amazing! What a great and generous gift.
You Sir are an amazing person! Life is blessed with souls like you!❤
Thank u sooooo much u r a true artist 🙏🙏🙏
Such beautiful work ❤you are awesome keep up the kindness for you are unique and important ❤so glad he won🎉
Iam you are such a special and very precious young man. I'll be seeing you Iam ... Go get an...❤😊😊❤
Go get em Iam Tongi❤😊
Gorgeous!
Beautiful work of art
Beautiful gift...such talent.
What an honorable gesture….so beautifully carved and what a memory to include his dad within his strumming and singing voice. Thank you for your kindness and compassion. He needed this in the most important time…you are such a BLESSING PERSON to HAVE ❤🙏
Wow, what a truly beautiful and heartfelt gesture!
❤❤❤TEAM IAM TONGI ALLL THE WAYYYYY CHHHEEE WWWHHHHOOOOO ❤❤❤
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Yes you did it brother yes I'm so glad you went through with it man please don't ever give up brother @Tongi
"Sam, thank you for sharing Iam Tongi powerful story through your beautifully crafted guitar art. It's an honor to witness the deep cultural homage and love embedded in 'Imura.' Kia ora."❤🎸🎶❤️
You are an absolutely wonderful giving person. Thank you
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Samuel thank you so very much for making IAM with such a beautiful guitar. It's just beautiful!❤ I am positive he LOVED it and will always cherish such a special gift!
I am a big fan of IAM !
Now I'm crying!❤
Wonderful gift you gave!!!❤
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness!
A beautiful gesture. A gift I’m sure he greatly appreciates! God bless 🙏🏼
Just beautiful❤
Absolutely stunning!
Love you lam you are awsome❤
Iam must of loved it. Thank you for that good job ifs beautiful