Article 5XS4Q Hula teacher and composer Edith Kanaka’ole to be featured on US quarters

Hula teacher and composer Edith Kanaka’ole to be featured on US quarters

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Maya Yang
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Native Hawaiian musician to be depicted in 2023 as part of program honoring eminent American women

The late Native Hawaiian hula teacher Edith Kanaka'ole is among five women who will be individually featured on US quarters in 2023 as part of a program that depicts notable women on the coins.

The US Mint described Kanaka'ole, who died in 1978, as a composer, chanter, dancer, teacher and entertainer.

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