Music Schedule
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Hāwane Rios - Amber Lily
Lily Fangz - Hope Medford
Mary Isis - Shylah Ray- Imagika OM
Mama Crow - Acoustic Minds
Ascension Alchemy- Kumu Ehulani Stephany & Halau
Diane Patterson - Imani Avanti of OK2Change
Sierra Marin - DJ Leapin' Lygress - Ydine
Wahkeena Sitka - Sonni Shine - DJ MoonFire & Tribe Priscilla Momah - Jeanna Love - Kaahele
Queen Sparrow - Tiana Malone Jennings - OMRA Shanin Blake - CYRENITY - Talisa
the Merry Rockers - Life in Progress
Aerial Arts Hawaii & More!
Lily Fangz - Hope Medford
Mary Isis - Shylah Ray- Imagika OM
Mama Crow - Acoustic Minds
Ascension Alchemy- Kumu Ehulani Stephany & Halau
Diane Patterson - Imani Avanti of OK2Change
Sierra Marin - DJ Leapin' Lygress - Ydine
Wahkeena Sitka - Sonni Shine - DJ MoonFire & Tribe Priscilla Momah - Jeanna Love - Kaahele
Queen Sparrow - Tiana Malone Jennings - OMRA Shanin Blake - CYRENITY - Talisa
the Merry Rockers - Life in Progress
Aerial Arts Hawaii & More!
Hāwane Rios
Hāwane Rios comes from the red waterways of Waimea on Hawai‘i Island nestled in the protection of the majestic and sacred Mauna Kea. She is a queer Kanaka ‘Ōiwi singer/songwriter/chanter/dancer - Aloha ‘Āina/Kia‘i Mauna/Kia’i Honua - a woman of prayer, song, and ceremony. Hāwane has stood on the frontlines to protect the sacred places and lifeways of her people as well as supported the stances of relatives of Turtle Island and beyond. The movements of the world standing to protect the rights of the earth inspires her art and continues to guide the deepening of her intention and purpose in her life work as a Kia’i (Protector) and ‘ōiwi musician. She looks forward to sharing time, space, and intention with all of you at this years MAna Fest. Together we rise.
Hawane 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.
Hāwane's full length album entitled, “Kū Kia‘i Mauna – Together We Rise” was released June 24th, 2019 – on the four year anniversary of the powerful frontline stand to protect Mauna Kea. She has dedicated this body of music to the mountain, to all kia’i near and far, to aloha ‘āina, to ea, and to the next seven generations.
hawanerios.com
Hawane 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.
Hāwane's full length album entitled, “Kū Kia‘i Mauna – Together We Rise” was released June 24th, 2019 – on the four year anniversary of the powerful frontline stand to protect Mauna Kea. She has dedicated this body of music to the mountain, to all kia’i near and far, to aloha ‘āina, to ea, and to the next seven generations.
hawanerios.com
LiLy Fangz
Lily Fangz is about fully engaging in the creative explorations of life, biting down, activating those around with passion, perspective, and perhaps asking the questions that aren't posed enough. Wordplay started way back- writing since she could hold a pencil, that process evolved into stories, sketches, poetry, rhymes. Her memory is capacious and flow sick like contagious- so she began to share her words and release them free from their pages. Gravitated towards performance poetry, a lot of slams, jams, and cyphers. Realizing making music and art is the only thing that can quench her thirst LFangz is here to Chomp.The.Fuck.Down sink her teeth in and invites all to join the feast of engaging with this human experience C.T.F.D!
EVOLUTION AS ART!
facebook.com/planetfangz
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.
Amber often teams up with Tubby Love, bringing music as medicine from the garden (their home in Hawaii) to the globe. Together they 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.
WILD is Amber Lily's debut full length solo album released on August 31, 2018. Produced & engineered by Matt Williams & Tubby Love, and released with artist collective Come to Life Music. Thank you for your continued support!
amberlilymusic.com
her voice a salve for personal & social wounds.
Amber often teams up with Tubby Love, bringing music as medicine from the garden (their home in Hawaii) to the globe. Together they 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.
WILD is Amber Lily's debut full length solo album released on August 31, 2018. Produced & engineered by Matt Williams & Tubby Love, and released with artist collective Come to Life Music. Thank you for your continued support!
amberlilymusic.com
Hope Medford
Hope Medford has been playing drums for over twenty years, and is best known as the hand drummer for world roots rock band, Medicine for the People (Nahko.com) since 2007, and touring with them internationally for 5 years. The djembe and bajo cajon are her main instruments, but she enjoys many world persuccusion instruments. She is honored to use indigenous instruments on a modern stage. Her first teacher was Babatunde Olatunje, and she has studied with master drummers in West Africa, Peru and Brazil.
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 as well as a community activist. She was a midwife and assisted at over 450 births, as well as co-founded an environmental education center. She is a painter, with her artwork currently
showing at the Wild Heartist in downtown Hilo, Hawaii.
In 2018 she co-created CedarWing, her latest musical project, they have some fresh recordings coming out in the spring of 2020. Hope has 3 solo albums available online.
hopemedford.com
Mary Isis
Mary Isis is a visionary songstress currently based in the coastal redwoods of Northern California where she produces sacred music, offers sound healing and song writing circles & coaching, assists in healing ceremonies and retreats, crafts healing botanicals and communes with the plants as much as possible. She travels the world and offers her music at special events and gatherings wherever her heart guides her to go. Her music can be found on all online music platforms and check out her website for more in-depth window into her multidimensional offerings. maryisismusic.com & @maryisismusic on Instagram
Shylah Ray
Shylah Ray Sunshine is an award-nominated influential vocalist, musician, mother and Soul Voice Singing coach. An Algonquin native of Canada, a move to California transpired creativity after years of singing karaoke, open mics, world travel and the birth of her first daughter at home. She began writing and sharing her music in the Los Angeles area, 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 unique styles of Neo Soul, R&B, Reggae, Blues and Hip-hop, Shylah has inspired audiences with her gospel-like voice and ultra-moving lyrics. Her hit single “Existence” has achieved placement in dozens of advertisements and was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media award (Best Song with Message/Social Impact). Shylah is self-taught vocally, on piano, percussion and a student of traditional African drumming, with a keen sense of rhyrthm and is known as a wildly authentic performer and entertainer. Shylah offers her Soul Voice Singing sessions, a voice empowerment program, with Singing lessons and
Songwriting Sessions to those of all ages and levels of experience all over the globe.
Her musical projects have fueled a multitude of singles, collaborations, live performances and the recent release of her first full length album “Into the Wild”.
shylahraysunshine.com
Blending unique styles of Neo Soul, R&B, Reggae, Blues and Hip-hop, Shylah has inspired audiences with her gospel-like voice and ultra-moving lyrics. Her hit single “Existence” has achieved placement in dozens of advertisements and was nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media award (Best Song with Message/Social Impact). Shylah is self-taught vocally, on piano, percussion and a student of traditional African drumming, with a keen sense of rhyrthm and is known as a wildly authentic performer and entertainer. Shylah offers her Soul Voice Singing sessions, a voice empowerment program, with Singing lessons and
Songwriting Sessions to those of all ages and levels of experience all over the globe.
Her musical projects have fueled a multitude of singles, collaborations, live performances and the recent release of her first full length album “Into the Wild”.
shylahraysunshine.com
Imagika OM
Imagika Om is a Sonic Alchemist, Vocalist, Music Producer, & Life Artist. Her mystical musical tapestries have taken her around the world many times, uniting sounds that span the globe for more than a decade. Her original tracks are filled with earthy primal beats, organic edm, Shakti sounds, mystical mantras, & atmospheric layers sparking cosmic remembrances. Imagika devotes her time to connecting with the harmonic frequencies of space time dimensions through the main mediums of music & meditation, sound healing, dancing, writing, & cultivating Life-Art every day, traveling in nature whenever possible, & creating new ways to share these multi-dimensional upgrades & multi-media transmissions with the world.
Imani Avanti of OK2Change
Imani Avanti is a singer/songwriter from southeast San Diego who moved to Hawaii 4 years ago in pursuit of a better quality of life. Imani picked up baritone ukulele and although they have been lead vocalist in the band, Ok2Change, for the past 8 years, they continue to perform solo and create music as an independent artist. Imani’s music is inspired by old-school smooth r&b, soul, and a little hip hop. They will bring you through the highs and lows of life in minutes and their powerful and soulful vocals will move you to the core. Imani has toured the west coast and Hawai’i the past 3 years as Ok2Change, a folk/hip-hop band that formed in San Diego. Ok2Change has performed in many festivals and appeared on countless stages. Imani Avanti has made many guest appearances, arriving on the same stage as Yaima, Satsang, Wookiefoot, Tubby Love and Amber Lily, Cosmic Serenity, Chris Berry, and many more! Combined with her real talk lyrics and laid on top of the phat beats she rolls with, her words on stage can stop someone in their tracks. Enjoy this expressive souls’ strength, talent, humor, and perspective as their music takes you on a journey.
ok2change.com
ok2change.com
Acoustic Minds
Acoustic Minds or AM, is a Soul WOMP, Bass driven live EDM band. AM gestures voices of twin sisters and lead vocalists, Amanda and Jenni Price. Portland Oregon natives, identical twins Jenni and Amanda Price have been singing together since the age of 3. AM is a Soul-tronic New Millennium Dance-Pop band; a moody bass music with a soulful backbone.
Wahkeena Sitka
Wahkeena Sitka is a vocalist, bodyworker, artist & ecstatic dance DJ from Portland OR. As a vocalist, I specialize in non-linguistic chant songs that are polyrhythmic transmissions; rooted in the cultivation of an Inner Gaze and using songs as a way to access Trance states. As an Ecstatic Dance DJ, I'm inspired by World / Ethnic / Tribal EDM, Andes Step, Latin / Tropical House, and tracks that open the heart
and the floodgate of ecstasy on the dance floor.
https://soundcloud.com/wahkeenasitka
http://wahkeenasitka.com
Mama Crow
A New York native and Northern California transplant, this self-taught guitarist and soulful songstress evokes listeners on a deep, soul level. Her sound is a mix of rhythmic, funky finger picking and string slapping, guttural blues belts and quick lyrical flow with insidious phrasing.
Peruvian/Spanish/Irish/Puerto Rican hybrid- born Carmen Marie Gutierrez, later took on the name and medicine of the Crow has graced the US, Mexico and Spain with her high energy and soul shaking live performances laced with empowering messages. She leads with authenticity and many people of all walks of life resonate with her and what she represents. Known to many as Mama Crow, Carmen refers this name to a musical spirit or archetype that she embodies in moments of live performance.
The crow is the messenger- the one who is unafraid to go between the worlds. The one who brings messages from the spiritual realms to the material realms. The crow "caws it like it is" and this impacts people in different ways, depending on what they are willing to look at. She has an unpredictable edge about her and at the same time is a soft
as the nurturance of a healthy mother's love.
With a genre ranging in a fusion of acoustic R&B, Neo-soul, Experimental Folk-Hop and Spoken word with Hip Hop influence, this artist provides a high-energy, danceable live show as well as pulls on your heart strings with vulnerable, sonic soliloquies. Vocally, she is like a love-child of Fiest/Lauryn Hill/Nai Palm of Hiatus Kaiyote. It's not uncommon for her to begin freestyle-channeling with the people at her live shows.
www.facebook.com/MAMACROW
KUMU Ehulani Stephany
My name is Ehulani Stephany, I am Kumu Hula (teacher of hula),
Ali'i Kahuna Nui(high priestess).
The name of my Halau(school) is; Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala O Puna, which means;
"The Returning Fragrant Wind of Puna"
I have been teaching hula since 1991, and was blessed to studied under 14 different kumu hula, and numerous Hawaiian practioners,
and na kahuna nui(high priest's). I developed my own style of hula by combining the styles, mana'o(thoughts), information, traditions, and protocol of all my na kumu(teachers). Sharing the rich and deep learning of the Hawaiian culture,
along with the feeling of the true ALOHA SPIRIT.
ehulanistephany@ymail.com
Ali'i Kahuna Nui(high priestess).
The name of my Halau(school) is; Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala O Puna, which means;
"The Returning Fragrant Wind of Puna"
I have been teaching hula since 1991, and was blessed to studied under 14 different kumu hula, and numerous Hawaiian practioners,
and na kahuna nui(high priest's). I developed my own style of hula by combining the styles, mana'o(thoughts), information, traditions, and protocol of all my na kumu(teachers). Sharing the rich and deep learning of the Hawaiian culture,
along with the feeling of the true ALOHA SPIRIT.
ehulanistephany@ymail.com
Priscilla Momah
Priscilla Momah is an independent soulful song weaver originally from Minnesota. She Recently moved to Austin from the Big Island of Hawaii. Priscilla bringing unique textures of Soul, R&B & Hip Hop that cultivates self-love through, songs, mantras & poetry that uplifts & empowers her audience. Her lyrics capture the real-life experience of a young black queen growing, learning & embodying her true essence as she takes her place on the throne.
WEBSITE: heartbeatinstrumental.com
WEBSITE: heartbeatinstrumental.com
Ydine
Ydine is a soulful songstress based out of Hawaii.
She performs throughout the islands as a solo artist and with her band AnOtherEvolution,
an ever-evolving ensemble of local musicians.
The beautiful compilation of a Cuban mother and Norwegian father, Ydine has cultivated a uniquely diverse musical style that cannot be defined by any particular genre.
Her family origins and experiences thus far, such as sailing extensively throughout the South Pacific, traveling abroad, and living on farms throughout Hawaii, have heavily influenced all aspects of her music. Her lyrical poetry calls upon humanity to reach its fullest potential: to preserve our delicate ecosystems for future generations, to cultivate empathy and hold space in our hearts for those around us, and to go through this life fostering inquisitive and inspiring minds.
Her latest release, Belly of the Whale, is digitally released and available on all music platforms.
ydinemusic.com
She performs throughout the islands as a solo artist and with her band AnOtherEvolution,
an ever-evolving ensemble of local musicians.
The beautiful compilation of a Cuban mother and Norwegian father, Ydine has cultivated a uniquely diverse musical style that cannot be defined by any particular genre.
Her family origins and experiences thus far, such as sailing extensively throughout the South Pacific, traveling abroad, and living on farms throughout Hawaii, have heavily influenced all aspects of her music. Her lyrical poetry calls upon humanity to reach its fullest potential: to preserve our delicate ecosystems for future generations, to cultivate empathy and hold space in our hearts for those around us, and to go through this life fostering inquisitive and inspiring minds.
Her latest release, Belly of the Whale, is digitally released and available on all music platforms.
ydinemusic.com
Diane Patterson
Folkgoddess Diane Patterson subverts the dominant paradigm with rocking acoustic guitar and ukulele, a mighty pen, and a woman's voice. Her sincere spirit and wild heart plant seeds of love and revolution.
‘Open Road’ [Diane’s} latest album offers enough spiritual infusion to suggest it should be offered by medical practitioners for ‘soul healing’. . . a fusion that needs to be heard . . . an instrumental mix that drives and pulses, soothes and caresses . . . Listen and feel healed.
--FolkWords, by Tom Franks
“Diane is an amazing songwriter and a world healer.” -- Bill Brickey, Chicago musician and producer
dianepatterson.org
‘Open Road’ [Diane’s} latest album offers enough spiritual infusion to suggest it should be offered by medical practitioners for ‘soul healing’. . . a fusion that needs to be heard . . . an instrumental mix that drives and pulses, soothes and caresses . . . Listen and feel healed.
--FolkWords, by Tom Franks
“Diane is an amazing songwriter and a world healer.” -- Bill Brickey, Chicago musician and producer
dianepatterson.org
Jeanna Love
Jeanna Love shares her journeys and prayers through song, working with the alchemy of music to explore this life and the lessons that arise within it. Jeanna believes that music is a refuge as well as a bridge. She loves singing harmonies and finding all the layers and textures within the chords. Jeanna has performed with Nahko and Medicine for the People and is present on 3 of their albums. She currently sings with a Funk Rock band in Northern California, called Burnside. Their latest album “Let’s Make it a Party” released in July 2019. www.burnsidetheband.com
Sierra Marin
Sierra Marin comes from San Diego, Ca and currently lives on the Big Island of Hawaii. After receiving her Bachelor's degree at UC Santa Barbara in Psychology and Indigenous Studies, Sierra realized that working toward something that she did not believe in in support of a corrupt system in need of change was completely contrary to who she was. After college she hit the road. Finding much of her roots in street performing, she traveled the U.S. for two years entirely supported by her income from playing at markets and on street corners.
She experienced first hand the incredible power of intentional music to free and heal humanity.
Sierra uses her voice to speak for the Earth mother, for the ascension of humanity into a state of harmony.
She speaks for the revolution of unconditional love which begins within and ripples out into this world.
She speaks of the importance of community, permaculture, and symbiotic innovation for the betterment of all.
sierramarin.com
She experienced first hand the incredible power of intentional music to free and heal humanity.
Sierra uses her voice to speak for the Earth mother, for the ascension of humanity into a state of harmony.
She speaks for the revolution of unconditional love which begins within and ripples out into this world.
She speaks of the importance of community, permaculture, and symbiotic innovation for the betterment of all.
sierramarin.com
Talisa
Talisa is known for her deeply passionate music that is filled with authentic raw emotion. The singer-songwriter mixes the sounds of her acoustic guitar with an edge soulful R&B that creates a unique and inspiring sound. Talisa's lyrics focus on human empowerment, motivation, self-love, dealing with relationships, and connecting with a Higher Power.
Talisamusic.com
Talisamusic.com
Sonni Shine
Sonni weaves together percussive guitar riffs, soul-drenched melodies, and meaningful lyrics to create a rootsy combination of R&B, funk, jazz, reggae and folk. She sings with an urgency of feeling and emotion, and plays guitar with a style all her own; influenced by finger-picking, world rhythms and the blues. Her sound has drawn comparisons to Amy Winehouse, Rising Appalachia, Erykah Badu, and Norah Jones. In September of 2018, Sonni released her first self-produced full length solo album called "Reconcile," featuring many Philly greats and recorded in her home base, the city of brotherly love.
As a solo artist and as front-woman for the reggae-fusion band The Underwater Sounds, she has shared the stage with such prestigious acts as Snarky Puppy, Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote), The Easy Star All Stars, John Brown's Body, and Groundation. A producer and songwriter at heart, she collaborates frequently with different musicians. She has written music for Kuf Knotz, goldenspiral, C-rayz Walz, Cultureal, Money Fame & Love, Impressionist, and Predator Dub Assassins, and her compositions have been featured on local and college radio stations across the Northeast US.
Website: http://www.sonnishinemusic.com
Instagram and Facebook handle: @SonniShineMusic
Youtube Live Videos: Chrysalis , Thoughts Like Clouds
Stream the Full length Record: smarturl.it/sonnishine
As a solo artist and as front-woman for the reggae-fusion band The Underwater Sounds, she has shared the stage with such prestigious acts as Snarky Puppy, Nai Palm (of Hiatus Kaiyote), The Easy Star All Stars, John Brown's Body, and Groundation. A producer and songwriter at heart, she collaborates frequently with different musicians. She has written music for Kuf Knotz, goldenspiral, C-rayz Walz, Cultureal, Money Fame & Love, Impressionist, and Predator Dub Assassins, and her compositions have been featured on local and college radio stations across the Northeast US.
Website: http://www.sonnishinemusic.com
Instagram and Facebook handle: @SonniShineMusic
Youtube Live Videos: Chrysalis , Thoughts Like Clouds
Stream the Full length Record: smarturl.it/sonnishine
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.
facebook.com/djleapinlygress/
facebook.com/djleapinlygress/
Tiana Malone Jennings
Recent accomplishments include taking part in Kaleo Philips Debut solo Album, E Mama, which got on the premiere list for the 2019 Grammy Awards and a Na Hoku Hano Hano nomination in Hawaiian Music as well. Also, Tiana was Artist featured in this year's July-August issue of Ke 'Ola Magazine. Celebrating her first year of sponsorship by Hilo Ukulele & Guitar Shop owner, Rick Jichaku, and long time mentorship of international Hawaiian Music Artist, Ben Ka'ili, her next focus is releasing a duet with long tie Hawaiian Reggae Artist, Damon Williams. Directing the Hilo & Puna Women's Choruses in-between studio work, playing music festivals, and touring inner island as well as various parts of the US, Tiana also is a mother of 2 and life partner on a small organic family farm, living off grid. (more on www.tianamalonejennings.com)
Website: www.tianamalonejennings.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpaXp34RBOvX3ojlttMtog
Music: http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/tianamalonejenningsandof
Recent Press: https://issuu.com/keolamagazine/docs/2019_iuly_-_august/77
Website: www.tianamalonejennings.com
Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDpaXp34RBOvX3ojlttMtog
Music: http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/tianamalonejenningsandof
Recent Press: https://issuu.com/keolamagazine/docs/2019_iuly_-_august/77
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.
kaahelemusic.com
“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.
kaahelemusic.com
Ascension Alchemy
Get ecstatic with live organic roots vibrations! Five rhythms inspired, indigenous West African, Latin and Asian influenced, Icaro infused deep groove prayers…
Open, transform and alchemize our bodies and souls!
featuring:
Dr. Unity Nguyen, Dr. Chris Love Inski & Seth Robinson.
Open, transform and alchemize our bodies and souls!
featuring:
Dr. Unity Nguyen, Dr. Chris Love Inski & Seth Robinson.
Omra
OMRA is a musical weaver of many instruments and genres. She got her start as a singer/songwriter, has been in multiple bands, and is Big Island based. Singing and writing songs has always been a central part of her life.
She has a collection of 3 albums.Recently OMRA has been producing electronic world music, and DJing ecstatic dance sets, her otherworldly voice transports and heals. She sings live over layers of tribal drums, and eclectic collections of beats and juicy multidimensional sound palettes, creating a one of a kind experience.
Soundcloud.com/omra-art
She has a collection of 3 albums.Recently OMRA has been producing electronic world music, and DJing ecstatic dance sets, her otherworldly voice transports and heals. She sings live over layers of tribal drums, and eclectic collections of beats and juicy multidimensional sound palettes, creating a one of a kind experience.
Soundcloud.com/omra-art
CYRENITY
Cyrena is a singer-songwriter- soundhealer, consent educator, and live-looping artist who weaves messages of love, connection, authenticity, conscious community, consent culture, and earth & spirit wisdom within her ethereal and angelic live-looping sets. Understanding the power of using our voices and especailly together, she creates full, uplifting and beautiful songs and scoundcapes that invite participants to join in the creation.
the Merry Rockers
Marissa Lelogeais is not a person defined by cerebral palsy. If you ask her she will say her life is music, and music is her life. Now going on 31, Marissa (who prefers Mar) is the lead vocalist in The Merry Rockers: a fun, upbeat reggae band that regularly gig around Manhattan. Her favorite music? “Reggae would most definitely be number one. However I also LOVE Broadway shows, so musical theater as well.”
Mar also takes part in an annual African Dance show in Minnesota, although it is a little difficult because of her cerebral palsy. While it doesn’t define her, she does notice her differences. “For sure for sure. I'll be walking down the street and someone will look at me weirdly or someone will think I have a leg injury. I also walk with a red and white tipped cane due to my low vision. It frustrates me when I am trying to do something and my brain doesn't catch up to my body quickly enough.”
None of this seems to sap her spirit however. “Singing onstage and playing music with my friends gives me so much joy that I feel like I could burst. When I'm onstage, I feel empowered. While I may have CP, I can still play music and sing songs I wrote which I hope will make the people at the show smile...and dance!!”
She will be joined on stage at MAnaFEst by Tubby Love and Amber Lily
For anyone with cerebral palsy she has the following advice - “To never give up on their dreams. You may think that your dream is unattainable. Believe me, I did. But when you're determined enough and have people that support you, anything is possible. You might not be able to do it to the same extent as someone who doesn't have any disabilities at all, but you can still do it.”
“When you hear Marissa sing you are not hearing her disability. You are hearing music. You are hearing inspiration. You are hearing what soul really is. It comes through effortlessly. It is her strength.”
— James Searl, Friend and Bassist of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
merryrockers.com
Mar also takes part in an annual African Dance show in Minnesota, although it is a little difficult because of her cerebral palsy. While it doesn’t define her, she does notice her differences. “For sure for sure. I'll be walking down the street and someone will look at me weirdly or someone will think I have a leg injury. I also walk with a red and white tipped cane due to my low vision. It frustrates me when I am trying to do something and my brain doesn't catch up to my body quickly enough.”
None of this seems to sap her spirit however. “Singing onstage and playing music with my friends gives me so much joy that I feel like I could burst. When I'm onstage, I feel empowered. While I may have CP, I can still play music and sing songs I wrote which I hope will make the people at the show smile...and dance!!”
She will be joined on stage at MAnaFEst by Tubby Love and Amber Lily
For anyone with cerebral palsy she has the following advice - “To never give up on their dreams. You may think that your dream is unattainable. Believe me, I did. But when you're determined enough and have people that support you, anything is possible. You might not be able to do it to the same extent as someone who doesn't have any disabilities at all, but you can still do it.”
“When you hear Marissa sing you are not hearing her disability. You are hearing music. You are hearing inspiration. You are hearing what soul really is. It comes through effortlessly. It is her strength.”
— James Searl, Friend and Bassist of Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
merryrockers.com
Shanin Blake
Shanin Blake uses her music to promote positivity, equality and love through yummy lyrics and sweet sunshine melodies.
Www.shaninblake.com
Www.shaninblake.com
Moon Fire
My primary focus while offering music is fun. I play music that moves your feet from around the world.
I like to take the dancers on a mind expanding journey through a multifaceted soundscape.
Exploring many different genres that are all linked together through a deep bass line and seasoned with wild organic instrumental accents such as flutes drumming and chanting.
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I like to take the dancers on a mind expanding journey through a multifaceted soundscape.
Exploring many different genres that are all linked together through a deep bass line and seasoned with wild organic instrumental accents such as flutes drumming and chanting.
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Queen Sparrow & The Good Seed
Returning from an extended hiatus, Queen Sparrow is back! She has a new band called The Good Seed and she's bringing new soul and heart songs to share. Her band features members of Green Flash, The Selassie-it's and Another Evolution.
Life in Progress
An interactive evolution of arts lessons and community that explores connections on the path of life. Focused on bringing people together, Life in Progress incorporates a variety of art styles and modalities with the goal of creating collectively.
Laura D Explora
Laura D Explora is a poet, social worker, geographer and Mauna Medic born of Bohemian/Celtic/Ashkenazi descent, raised on Haudenosaunee and Lenape lands, currently living in the Pu’u’eo Ahupua’a of Moku o Keawe (Kanaka Maoli land). She has been writing poetry that centers around love, loss, and land for 35 years and is honored to be a part of Manafest 2020.
JADE CHEN
JADE CHEN (aka Jade Rajbir Kaur) has worn many hats in this lifetime. Originally from NYC, Jade grew up in an artist family, immersed in her parents’ humanist, multicultural views of a Global New Renaissance. She spent several decades assisting them in setting up Art Exhibitions, Cultural Events, Galleries and Museums worldwide; in such notable venues as the United Nations, the State of the World Forum, UNESCO World Heritage sites,
the Beijing Olympics, the Shanghai Expo, art fairs around the globe — as well as dozens of
events and shows at their Cultural Center in SoHo NYC.
Having graduated Georgetown University (Deans List & Summa Cum Laude), as well as earning her MFA in Creative Writing, Jade also writes, edits, and leads her own Writers’ Retreats. As the Founder of The Radiant Lotus Retreats and the Adi Shakti Refuge, she also loves to create Transformational Healing Workshops and Sanctuary Spaces worldwide. Throughout her intense life, Jade has immersed herself in mastering countless modalities of healing, wellness and self-development work. Her main passion is to help others heal from trauma, and re-access their Infinite Power, Freedom and Purpose.
Weaving the worlds of Art, Culture, Wellness, Healing Spaces, and Soul Evolution, Jade is currently writing a book and also preparing to launch a Wellness Center at her family’s new Art & Cultural Building in Midtown NYC (Society House). For a glimpse of her world, you can visit: www.theradiantlotus.org.
the Beijing Olympics, the Shanghai Expo, art fairs around the globe — as well as dozens of
events and shows at their Cultural Center in SoHo NYC.
Having graduated Georgetown University (Deans List & Summa Cum Laude), as well as earning her MFA in Creative Writing, Jade also writes, edits, and leads her own Writers’ Retreats. As the Founder of The Radiant Lotus Retreats and the Adi Shakti Refuge, she also loves to create Transformational Healing Workshops and Sanctuary Spaces worldwide. Throughout her intense life, Jade has immersed herself in mastering countless modalities of healing, wellness and self-development work. Her main passion is to help others heal from trauma, and re-access their Infinite Power, Freedom and Purpose.
Weaving the worlds of Art, Culture, Wellness, Healing Spaces, and Soul Evolution, Jade is currently writing a book and also preparing to launch a Wellness Center at her family’s new Art & Cultural Building in Midtown NYC (Society House). For a glimpse of her world, you can visit: www.theradiantlotus.org.
AERIAL ARTS OF HAWAII
Co-founders of local aerial arts collective Aerial Arts Hawaii, Bella O'Toole and Zoe Eisenberg produce and direct an annual show at the Hilo Palace theater, bring their collective of amazing artists to private events around the islands, and perform their duo aerial hoop act
under the show name Bella + Zoe.
They are excited to perform Lollipop lyra at MAnaFest 2020.
under the show name Bella + Zoe.
They are excited to perform Lollipop lyra at MAnaFest 2020.
