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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 13, 2010
INNO-NATIVE HAWAIIANS DEBUT AT PASIFIKA
MANA MAOLI COLLECTIVE:
Auckland, NZ: The Mana Maoli Collective will bring a synergy of voices that define a new generation of
music at Western Springs. The musicians, which include seven lead vocalists, Pearl Jam's keyboardist, and a world-class percussionist, have formed an all-Maoli, all-star band that blurs the notions of age and time in an harmonious chorus of innovative, "Maoli Music." The hula dancers come from various halau (schools) and will be sharing both hula kahiko (ancient) and hula 'auna (contemporary).
At home, the Mana Maoli Collective includes hundreds of artists, ranging from seasoned veterans and living legends, to underground and adolescent prodigies, collaborating and donating their time and talent toward concerts and recordings in support of Keiki (the youth), aina (the land) and pono (harmony, justice).
Representing Hawai'i and the Mana Maoli Collective at the Festival will be two contributing kumu hula, twelve experienced dancers and twelve of Hawai'i's exceptional musicians.
It is quite a moving and unforgettable experience to hear the vocalists, from the prolific to the underground, taking turns in lead and backup roles. Traditional and contemporary Hawaiian Music is woven together with a poetry that is distinctively Hawaiian. Generations of struggles, triumphs, and perseverance give birth to unique sounds pulled from multiple genres of soulful music - from traditional to reggae, jazz, hip-hop, the blues and styles that are simply indefinable.
In addition to being an inspiration with their music, each member of the Mana Maoli Collective is an active leader within their community. Their lyrics are a product of their 'aina hanau (homeland) and their experiences. They serve to ignite passion within the people of Hawai'i, while expressing provocative ideas that promote and encourage positive action and change, giving rise to fresh, creative methods of empowering our peoples, educating our youth, and striving for sustainability in all aspects of our lives. They are committed to the perpetuation and protection of Hawai'i's unique culture and environment.
Behind the scenes of the Mana Maoli Collective, is Mana Maoli, a non-profit organization composed of educators, musicians, artists, practitioners and families who share a common vision of community-based education and awareness, pooling and sharing of resources, and sustainability in regards to the environment,
economy and community.
MANA - nvs. Supernatural or divine power, miraculous power;; a powerful nation, authorization,
privilege;; miraculous, divinely powerful, spiritual.
MAOLI - vs. Native, indigenous, genuine, true, real;; very, really, truly. Hawaiian native
Hawaiian culture is dynamic, constantly evolving and adopting outside influences, while maintaining the integrity and vitality of traditional knowledge, forms and practices. Mana Maoli has been at the forefront of cultivating and supporting the new cultural expressions created by younger generations in the Hawaiian community and integrating these expressions with traditional forms.
Cultural exchanges with other Pacific peoples have been an important part of the development of Hawaiian heritage.
As ambassadors the Mana Maoli Collective will participate in cultural dialogue with other Pacific peoples to learn from and contribute to Pacific trends throughout their trip.
In addition to performing at the Pasifika Festival, the Mana Maoli Collective has several performances and workshops (hula and ukulele) planned in Auckland, Hamilton, Raglan, Turangi, Tukorehe and Wellington, between March 4th and March 20th. For dates, times, and location please visit www.manamaoli.org or www.facebook.com/manamaoli.
For more information on the Mana Maoli Collective, or for those interested in supporting the hui, contact
Keola Nakanishi at +1 808.295.MANA (+1 808.295.6262) or keolanakanishi@yahoo.com.
Mana Maoli, a non-profit 501(c)(3) formed in 1999, created three programs - Halau Ku Mana (a Hawaiian culture-based
charter school), Kanehunamoku (traditional voyaging canoe program), and Maoli Music to achieve its vision of community-based
education and awareness, pooling and sharing of resources, and sustainability in regards to the environment, economy and
community.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Keola Nakanishi
+1 808.295.6262
keolanakanishi@yahoo.com
LeimaileQuitevis
leimaile.q@gmail.com
+1 808.388.2352
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