Aloha ‘Āina. Hāwane Rios is a kanaka ‚oiwi (native Hawaiian) singer and songwriter from Waimea, Hawaii. She was raised from an early age in the traditional art forms of chant and dance which inspired her passion for music and songwriting. She believes that music is a powerful catalyst for change and is moved to write and sing songs with a healing and unifying message. The music she shares reflects her deep love and commitment to Mauna Kea and honors the solidarity that the mountain has bridged with many other movements around the world that are centered on protecting the rights of this beautiful earth. Together We Rise. Kū Kia’i Mauna.
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I have been blessed to sit in many circles and stand on many frontlines throughout my homelands and around the world with powerful women who have taught me profound lessons about resilience, courage, and grace. In reflection of the sacred teachings that have been my companions in my journey on this earth, I was inspired to write a song for all women that would offer healing to the womb, strength to the body, and light to heart. This song honors a long line of strong women whom I descend from and whom have raised me. This song is for the women who have passed their stories down through the generations, who have survived great struggle and trauma, who have found the courage to stand for what’s right, and who have chosen to live in joy despite all of the challenges they have faced. I have found much healing in my personal evolution as a native woman through poetry, chanting, and singing, all of which are interwoven into this song. From my womb to your womb - to the women of the world, we shall sing into your wounds, pray you back to might, and lift you to the light.
lyrics
Mana Wahine
Written by Hawane Rios
Protectress of the good way
Sister to the infinite
Keeper of the moon phase
Wewelo hōkū i ka lewa lipo(Streaksof star light fill the deep dark universe)
Hānau ka lani(Bornare the heavens)
Lani laʻa kapu(Thesacred realm of the sky)
Mana wahine(Powerfulis the divine feminine)
Chorus
Creatress of the universe
Mother of the ultimate heights
The queens of the earth rise
We shall sing into your wounds
Pray you back to might
Lift you to the light
Enchantress of the ocean womb
Daughter to the transcendent
Dancer of the flower bloom
Mohala ka pua o ke ola(Theflower of life blooms)
Hānau ka moana laʻa kapu(Bornis the sacred realm of the ocean)
Mana Wahine(Powerfulis the divine feminine)
Chorus
[Bridge]
Prophetess
Ancestress
Of sacredness
Mana wahine
Mana Wahine
Mana Wahine
Songstress of the dark forest
Lover to the resonant
Chanter of constant justice
Hū ka leo kū maliʻo(Avoice rises in the dawn)
Hanau ka ʻāina(Bornis the land)
ʻĀina laʻa kapu(Thesacred realm of earth)
Mana wahine(Powerfulis the divine feminine)
Chorus
Lift you to the light
credits
from Together We Rise - KŪ KIA'I MAUNA,
released June 24, 2019
Written by: Hāwane Rios
Music by: Hāwane Rios, Elmer Sonny Lim, Matthias Scheffler
Produced by: Matthias Scheffler
Mixed & Engineered by: Tim Kosack, Matthias Scheffler
Vocals: Hāwane Rios
ʻUkulele: Hāwane Rios
Lead Guitar: Likeke Teanio
Rhythm Guitar: Elmer Sonny Lim
Bass: Emma Nakano
Aloha ‘Āina. Hāwane Rios is a kanaka ‚oiwi (native Hawaiian) singer and songwriter from Waimea, Hawaii.
The music she
shares reflects her deep love and commitment to Mauna Kea and honors the solidarity that the mountain has bridged with many other movements around the world that are centered on protecting the rights of this beautiful earth. Together We Rise. Kū Kia’i Mauna....more
