Mana

Acquiring the name Mana (a phrase that denotes respect, authority, or force and it is common to numerous Oceanic cultures) for his artistic identity, vocalist and songwriter Kaleilani Caceres lay out on the musical path that could lead to a lot more than just record sales. Hailing from Kapolei, Hawaii, Mana surfaced around 2000 not merely as an musician, but being a prophetic tone of voice for the independence of his people. The discharge of his 2003 disk, Who I Am, and its own success through the entire Pacific Islands are a sign not merely of Mana’s musical skill, but of Pacific Islanders’ wish to possess their voices noticed. In the custom of musicians such as for example Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley, who utilized their platforms to provide tone of voice to politics unrest, Mana is normally widely seen as the speaker container for an usually disregarded demographic. His 2003 discharge generated hits such as for example “Couldn’t Consider the Mana” and “Mainland Mentality,” that have continued to be on Isle radio charts since. Choosing reggae as his stylistic house base will undoubtedly lead to evaluations with Marley, who also utilized his skilled songwriting almost solely being a soapbox that to surroundings grievances also to demand an improved lifestyle for his people. Incorporating components of R&B and hip-hop, Mana has turned into a grassroots hero for his era of Indigenous Hawaiians.