~We are delighted to embrace world class fine artists,
who bring so much beauty to the stage with their
Live Painting at the festival~
Robyn Chance
ROBYN is a nationally published artist of indefinite mediums. A multi-faceted Priestess of the heARTs, she shares her Love and inspiration with the world as a visionary painter, shamanic dance channel and fifth-dimensional artist weaving rainbow codes, light language and blessings into her paintings, dreamcatchers and mystical regalia. Robyn is part of the second wave of Indigo children born in the 1980s. Having a gentle rebellious disposition, she found beauty and validity in the dark corners of everything. Her heARTwork is the expression of her emotional journey through the unknown, unallowed and unapproved. After thirteen years of esteeming, expressing and discovering herself in the sparkling entertainment industry, a near-death experience eventually led her back to her mystical ancestry with a deeper sense of responsibility.
Robyn was ready to go all natural, rooting herself into the Big Island of Hawaii in 2012. Pele fiercely and transformationally taught her to sharpen and attune to the creative fires of the womb, stand in Her Feminine Power in order to birth forth visionary depictions of human emotion with vulnerability in the most captivating way. After exploring the island for a few years, Robyn has settled in Kona with her Beloved, continuing to seed, blossom and integrate herself as a wild and sacred channel of the Divine Feminine.
~I see our holographic world through the eyes of both the artist and the muse. As a child I couldn't decide which I loved more: my art or my mirror. Both reflected what I longed to see, my true and whole Being. This was eventually made more obvious for me while living in Hollywood in 2006. I flat-lined under anesthesia and left my body ~ I was eternally HOME~WHOLE~ONE~ LOVE~ ALL; Matrixed and Omnipresent, a Divine blend of exhilaration, peace and unconditional okay-ness beyond language. Upon the deepest breath I rode back into my human biosuit, rebirthed with the full knowing of this untranslatable experience. I have since observed my life's unfoldment with more conscious and Loving eyes. Each work of art I create is a vulnerable and honest journal entry into my Being. I want to brighten up our views of shadow with color and sparkles lighting the path . I adore the human experience and I'm okay with how the journey unfolds, ascends and descends. We are magnificent, creative creatures in our movement through physicality. I want my artwork to inspire others everyday to know that the unique Creator within themselves is ever-present and ever-loving. These paintings are my maps to Wholeness, Authenticity and LOVE; For my Love is the canvas, my Shadow is the paint and my Light guides the brush. ~
Visit Robyn's new Gallery WildheArtist on Hilo Bay Front
or view her art online at
robynchance.pixels.com
Musical Artists 2019
Hope Medford
Amber Lily
Mary Isis
Saratone
Ydine
Ascension Alchemy
Kumu Ehulani Stephany
Hope Medford
Amber Lily
Mary Isis
Saratone
Ydine
Ascension Alchemy
Kumu Ehulani Stephany
HOPE MEDFORD
The hand drummer for world roots rock band, Medicine for the People (Nahko.com) since 2007, and touring with them internationally since 2011; Hope has been playing percussion for almost twenty years, the djembe and bajo cajon are her main instruments. Her first teacher was Babatunde Olatunje, and she has studied with master drummers in
West Africa, Peru and Brazil.
She is honored to use indigenous instruments on a modern stage.
Hope has also facilitated drum circles and taught rhythm classes
to over 2,500 participants with intentions of healing and empowerment.
Hope has always been in the healing and creative arts~ she has her solo albums and hand paintings for sale online at: hopemedford.com.
KUMU EHULANI STEPHANY
Kumu Hula Ali'i Kahuna Nui, hula teacher and high priestess, here in Puna Hawai'i. I've been teaching hula for about 26 years, and specialize in hula kahiko, the ancient hula, and chants. I've had the honor and privilege to study with 14 different hula masters, developing my own style with combining the different style's and teachings of my hula teachers.
It is a great honor and pleasure to share some of my teachings with the people of the ManaFest
hawaiianhuladance.com
IMANI of OK2CHANGE
Ok2Change featuring Imani and Jay
They met in 2009, working for a variety of environmental and human rights campaigns in California.
Music had always been secondary to work they were involved with until a move to Big Island in 2016 sparked Ok2Change.
With Imani on vocals and Jay on guitar, Ok2change is a blend of folk and hip hop meant to inspire meaningful change within hearts and communities and to make music that connects us.
SHYLAH RAY
Shylah Ray is an award-nominated influential vocalist, musician, mother and activist. Originally Algonquin native of Canada, her music was rooted in Los Angeles, California after years of travel and the natural birth of her first daughter at home. Soon after this transformational event, she began writing and sharing her music, which would lead her to rapid success by composing a range of music that would be featured in film, documentaries and several social media platforms to be recognized. Blending grooves of Neo Soul, R&B, Reggae and Hiphop, Shylah has inspired people from all over the world with her gospel-like voice and moving lyrics. Self-taught vocally, on piano and a student of percussion/ traditional African drumming, the demand for her presence and music grows as she continues to reach new levels of creative stardom. She serves the community as a birth/postpartum Doula, (Soul Voice Singing) Coach and is Creative Director of a non-profit which promotes and provides sexual education and empowerment for all. Her collaborations have fueled a multitude of singles, album releases, tours, and larger scale opportunities ahead including a new EP, music videos and a full 2018 tour. Shylah hopes to inspire and uplift many generations to come by using the power, passion and pleasure of singing and performing.
Watch her video here: https://youtu.be/t_RCEzEpknU
Watch her video here: https://youtu.be/t_RCEzEpknU
AMBER LILY
Since childhood, Amber Lily could be found humming in the garden. Both wildly inspired and heartbroken by the state of the world, her voice is her refuge. Her music is a call to reclaim health & wholeness, her voice a salve for personal & social wounds. Teaming up with musician and partner Tubby Love, Amber is bringing music as medicine from the garden (their home in Hawaii) to the globe.
Amber Lily & Tubby Love have performed alongside conscious artists such as Trevor Hall, Nahko & Medicine for the People, Dustin Thomas, Mike Love, Paul Izak, sharing a similar message
of love and liberation.
Amber Lily is currently recording her debut full length album "Wild" to be released in 2018.
AUNTY DIANA AKI
DIANA AKI had already acquired the nickname “The Songbird of Miloli‘i” when she received the Female Vocalist of the Year award for her debut album, Memories of You, in 1990. One of the songs on it is a haunting and melodic version of “Songbird.” The girl with the clear, sweet voice from the village at the end of the road had also attracted the attention of other famous musicians, including Eddie Kamae and Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole, who traveled to the remote Hawai‘i Island fishing village of Miloli‘i just to find out more about her and the old Hawai‘i songs that she sings. They were so touched by the village’s people and the passion with which they sang that they both asked permission to record songs they heard Diana sing there.
It was in Milo'lii that I found my Hawaiianess I was lonely at first, I felt alone. The cousins and children my age never bothered about me. I was always with the elders, the older ones. That’s where I learned. Two of my aunts, the Grace sisters—Kalua and Rosaline—were the ones that really kept the music going, always singing the old songs. I started to learn [the language], but the songs spoke to me. Hawaiians are very observant and I would observe more than I would speak." Her first album, Moments With You was entered in Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards competition, where she was honored with Best Original Song (Haku Mele) for “Mana‘o Pili” and the 1990 Female Vocalist of the Year.
MARY ISIS
Mary Isis sings her visionary heart songs in the spirit of ceremony, with prayers to heal, awaken consciousness, uplift and empower those who listen. Her lyrical and melodic expressions of the universal human experience embraces the mystical and inspires remembrance of our true purpose and meaning in Life. Big Island Hawaii (Puna) has been her home for most of her life, yet she continues to travel far and wide, sharing her musical medicine in festivals, spiritual communities, tribal gatherings, song circles, private retreats, charity events and healing ceremonies. She is primarily based in Northern California where she produces her music healing botanicals and other sacred arts.
Check out her most recent album release, "There's no Place like Om," a healing, worldly sound journey with Vedic mantra
and inspired prayers & compositions.
Learn more on her website : www.maryisismusic.com
DJ LEAPIN' LYGRESS
Leapin’ Lygress roams far and wide in the jungles of sound, hunting beats, breaks, and melodies served from the heart to move your body and soul. Her ecstatic dance sets feature an eclectic array of organic and electronic music woven into a tapestry intended to explore the full spectrum of human expression.
She is a dancer’s dj, having been an ecstatic dancer since she discovered the form at Kalani Honua
on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2007.
Leapin’ Lygress offers a ferociously fun ride that will awaken the wild creature within and leave you with a deep appreciation for the magic of movement in community.
Manaka
Manaka’s music merges harmonic sound vibration with prayerful lyrics to create conscious and positive change for the world.
Manaka has always loved to sing since a young child. At the age of 15 she left home and started her journey of deeper awakening. Thats when she picked up a guitar for the 1st time & started writing songs and performing as a tool to express herself. Her medicine songs are heart penetrating & uplifting affirmations that have been inspired by the pure reflection of love and the path of soul remembrance.
Manaka has performed at various festivals on the mainland and throughout Hawaii including Reggae on The River, Earth Dance, Raw Spirit, Seattle Hemp festival, Homegrown & Maui Earth-day just to name a few. She has performed & recorded with artists such as Shimshai, Jah Levi, Murray Kyle, Lambsbread, Sasha Rose, Tina Malia, Jaya Lakshmi, & Shakina Ma. Manaka released her 1st album “Soul Remembrance” in 2007.
Manaka has been living on the beautiful Islands of Kauai and Maui for the last 17 years. She is a mother of a 9 year old boy and has been pouring her energy into self development, health,nutrition and being the change that this planet is needing in order to thrive. Music continues to be her biggest passion and she is beyond grateful to be sharing at the ManaFest for the 1st time this year.
Manaka has always loved to sing since a young child. At the age of 15 she left home and started her journey of deeper awakening. Thats when she picked up a guitar for the 1st time & started writing songs and performing as a tool to express herself. Her medicine songs are heart penetrating & uplifting affirmations that have been inspired by the pure reflection of love and the path of soul remembrance.
Manaka has performed at various festivals on the mainland and throughout Hawaii including Reggae on The River, Earth Dance, Raw Spirit, Seattle Hemp festival, Homegrown & Maui Earth-day just to name a few. She has performed & recorded with artists such as Shimshai, Jah Levi, Murray Kyle, Lambsbread, Sasha Rose, Tina Malia, Jaya Lakshmi, & Shakina Ma. Manaka released her 1st album “Soul Remembrance” in 2007.
Manaka has been living on the beautiful Islands of Kauai and Maui for the last 17 years. She is a mother of a 9 year old boy and has been pouring her energy into self development, health,nutrition and being the change that this planet is needing in order to thrive. Music continues to be her biggest passion and she is beyond grateful to be sharing at the ManaFest for the 1st time this year.
BRI SUMMERS of THE HEARTIFACT
Sonic shamanic collaboration of
BRI SUMMERS & ROB RECKER.
Fusing elements of soulful conscious hip-hop island
progressive folk and positive prayerful affirmations.
watch their video here:♥
https://youtu.be/uQ_GPd_ASCY
DIANE PATTERSON
Folk goddess, Diane Patterson, sings the world awake with strong voice, rocking guitar, sweet ukulele, and revolutionary lyrics. Her sincere spirit and wild heart joyfully plant seeds of love and light in every listener. Based in Southern Oregon, independent and supported by her community, Diane considers herself a micro magical munition of manifesting: nature consciousness, cleanest food for body and mind, best balance and highest integrity of relations between all Beings.
Since 1990, wordsmith Patterson weaves spirit and unifying social commentary, now around the world.
BINTI BAILEY
With a diverse musical skill set from blues to classical, jazz to soul and much more, Bailey’s soulful, buttery voice
breathes life into any room.
This year she will release her premiere CD, “Honestly.”
Singing and performing since childhood, Bailey grew up listening to diverse musical styles from Pavarotti to Sam Cooke.
“I’ve been singing for as long as I can remember,” she said. “I started in the church, and much of my exposure was in my household. My dad used to sing with us a lot and we would listen to artists like Sam Cooke and Pavarotti, so it was nice and diverse. He took us to Broadway and to Sweet Honey in the Rock. We were always exposed to music.”
In addition to singing, she also plays percussion, flute and keyboards. Bailey got her professional start in 2004 with the Philadelphia-based band Jasmine Style.
For more information on upcoming performances visit her Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Binti-Bailey
UNITY and the BAND OF ANGELS
UNITY and BAND OF ANGELS infuse traditional West African and Vietnamese elements into deep grooves and delightful vocal harmonies that transcend boundaries. A war refugee from Viet Nam, Unity Nguyen grew up organizing music festivals to support other refugees. Her work in traditional musics and community empowerment has led her to live and perform on several continents, studying with masters including African kora griot Toumani Diabate and Vietnamese virtuoso Vanessa Vo. She has opened for Rita Marley and family, and shared the stage with legends like Joan Baez and Mickey Hart. Music is one of Unity's medicines: she also practices Chinese Medicine and is an MD in Family Medicine. Truly a Musical Medicine Woman
OMIZA RIVER
Omiza River, Tanya Bluecorn and Keith Firesong, helps us navigate through the dynamics of the human experience. Their soul-filled music, both acoustic and electronic, takes us to the depths of the human soul right through the to the high vibrational ecstatic moments of the collective spirit. It is that place where we all feel self realized, liberated and able to
connect into the higher vibes of the moment.
Singer/lyricist Tanyia Bluecorn and multi-instrumentalist & husband Keith Firesong have been making beautiful music together for over a decade and infuse their love for each other into their music.
Influences include indigenous music, jazz, acoustic folk & electronica.
connect into the higher vibes of the moment.
Singer/lyricist Tanyia Bluecorn and multi-instrumentalist & husband Keith Firesong have been making beautiful music together for over a decade and infuse their love for each other into their music.
Influences include indigenous music, jazz, acoustic folk & electronica.
TIANA MALONE JENNINGS
Multi-genre acoustic artist Tiana Malone Jennings started her musical journey in Seaside, OR at age 14, after losing a bet with a friend that forced her to join choir. Fortunately, she loved it so much that by junior year she was in 3 different choirs and had joined her first band. Working hard in College to finish her degree, she found herself on an unexpected journey to Hawaii. Living with a mesh of worldly cultures & eclectic musicians who are neighbors to the Volcano Goddess Pele has been a humbling, soul-changing experience, and her heartfelt, straightforward music reflects that.
Recently, Tiana composed the music for the web-series Pele Ma, and won a Big Island music Award for her singles “Rise to The Thoughts” and “To the Sky(Solo Style).” She has opened for Hawaiian artists like Hapa, John Cruz, Syril Pahinui, and John Keawe, and enjoys playing local venues such as Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar, Volcano arts Ctr, and the Palace Theater. On top of performing and recording, she is a voice and music teacher in her spare time.
Ukulele, Vocals, Violin, Bass, and hand drums make the core of ‘Off The Grid’. Soul Reggae Indie Blues. We live off grid deep in the jungles of Hawaii. Solar power, water catch and compost toilet organic living with the lava flowing near makes for interesting musical creations. We are unique! We have Opened for Nahko & Medicine for The People at the Kohala Aina Fest, the Blue Dragon, “where the lava ends” in Kalapana at Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar. Hoku Award Finalist for this year. Hawk Devi and Tiana have set out for smaller adventures to start the momentum going for Off the Grid all over California. They even sat in with the J Jean Band at the Ho’olaulea in down town Hilo.
Always moving forward on to the next adventure!
http://www.offthegridmusic.org
XÁMADA
Xámada is the solo project of creatrix Sommer Fawn Moselle. A deep musical offering incorporating influences from three Brazilian mystical traditions: Santo Daime, Umbanda and Umbandaime. Xámada is the original sound channel of Sommer's spiritual journey of almost 18 years, through the healing "curimba" of the Amazon and the Afro-Brazilian expressions of the Orixa. She is honored to share this music and offers her songs for the healing of our beautiful world.
OMRA
Omra is a Big Island resident since 1994. She works as a Visionary Artist, Singer/ Songwriter, and is a clothing designer for her yoga/ dancewear line, Omra Organics. You can find her artwork at Heartist, giclees, Visions Oracle Cards collection and prints, on the Bayfront in Hilo HI. She also has a shop/studo on the bayfront with her clothing, at 144 Kamehameha ave, Hilo Bayfront. You can visit her online store on Etsy.com/shop/omra. Omra also practices healing arts, leads singing circles, cacao circles, and other ceremonies as well.
You can see her other offerings and blogs at Omra.space
KAAHELE
Kaahele is a Hawaiian word for “Journey” and the musical name of Kelly Hyde. Her lyrics are clever, uplifting, and comical, bringing awareness and at the same time making light of the human situation. Her music covers an array of folk, reggae, bluegrass, and her own special flavor. Kaahele speaks to the separation between the modern and natural world. She represents nomadic culture, and reaching out to those who could use a fresh point of view. Her songs are full of food for thought, and her melodies are soothing and creative. Listeners may feel inclined to laugh or be brought to tears.
“Kaahele’s passion and talent are reflected in her original musical arrangements. Her powerful lyrics and ideas empowering others to consider simple changes and broad concepts to help be part of the solution and not the pollution. She paints the picture bridging humans nature with nature, sung from the depth of her soul. Her music makes a difference
in the world as she continues to spread wisdom words. Listen and be inspired."
- Donna Maltz of “Soil to Soul Solutions”
PRISCILLA MOMAH
Priscilla Momah is a soulful song weaver inspired by the healing powers of music. She translates her journey of growth through rhythm and poetry to invoke ancestral connection and divinity through self-love.. Originally from Minnesota, Priscilla continues to spread her tranquil stylings throughout the Midwest and the Big Island of Hawaii. Her selections of antidotal soul music has reached the ears of Flow Fest, Project Earth, The Full Eclipse Apex Gather, FEMN Fest attendees throughout the Twin Cities, Ohio and the Big Island of Hawaii. In early 2017 Priscilla started a collective called Heartbeat Instrumental creating a platform for melanated Kings and Queens to share healing arts through the expression of music, art and wisdom share. She continues to walk in her truth inspiring Kings and Queens to take their throne and activate in their unique expression of light.
Watch her video: https://youtu.be/zozm1FRMPQY
KAILA WEAVER
From melodic finger-picking, to folk, to island reggae style,
Kaila’s Original music serves as a universal bridge for messages of
unity and connection
for the collectiveunveiling of the soul.
Passionate and expansive performances speak to listeners
of all generations and all walks of life.
From the stage to the street Kaila is on a journey to bridge community through sharing visionary music. Kaila deeply touches the hearts of people and creates fans and friends wherever she goes.
Watch her video here: https://youtu.be/u4cl5d6bUwA
ALIINA CHAMPION
A Hawaii native, Aliina has traveled from Hawaii to Portland and back and has lifted her voice to sing with the likes of Nahko & Medicine for the People and Christopher Worth. She is known for her powerful voice she wields in an eclectic style of jazz meets grunge meets soul fusion. Her original music is unique and is a must to check out.
Currently back in Hawaii she is enjoying being a Mom and a songbird in paradise!
watch her video here: https://youtu.be/JjxlSzpPWXA
FAYE ADINDA
Faye Adinda is a soulful singer/songwriter, creating songs from her heart.
Her music vocalizes a personal journey of finding love and healing. You will find yourself easily inspired and enchanted by her catchy empowering lyrics, upbeat rhythms and melodic vocals.
She is returning to MAnaFest for the second year.
Watch her video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9oWLIosvlM
PUNA WOMEN'S CHORUS
We are women who come together to sing. We gather to grow and improve our voices, empowering ourselves as song carriers, and to have fun! We all practice singing and expressing from the heart. What started as a class, has now grown into festival bookings, after only 2 terms of singing together! We do our best to align with the Divine through music, and hope that our sharing inspires all to nourish the power of their voice, creativity and community.
~Check out our 2017 Musical Offering~
