2023, No More War （single）- kai Boy feat The Steppas ＆ Hāwane Rios ,
Songwriter：Hāwane Rios , William Rediske ,
Ricky J. Alaniz ,
' What are we doing here ? '
the repeated lyrics teach us the folly of war ,
Hāwane Rios - Musical Style ,
Rooted in Tradition and Culture ,
Hāwane Rios , a Native Hawaiian （ Kanaka ʻŌiwi）from Waimea on Hawaiʻi Island , grew up immersed in traditional chants （oli）and Hawaiian dance （hula）.
These early experiences shaped her passion for music and laid the foundation for her creative work , she also studied the Hawaiian language in college , incorporating the power of words and a sense of unity with nature into her songs ,
Deep Connection to Nature and Mauna Kea ,
her music is inspired by Hawaiian mythology and the natural world - particularly her spiritual connection to Mauna Kea , one of her early works , Poli‘ahu I ke Kapu （Sacred Poli‘ahu）, is a dedication to the snow goddess Poli‘ahu , performed in Hawaiian with ukulele accompaniment .
the song was even presented during legal testimony opposing the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope （TMT）on Mauna Kea , blending art with powerful activism .
Immersive Sound Through Audio Technology ,
her debut album , Kū Kia‘i Mauna - Together we Rise , won the Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award for Contemporary album of the year . it incorporated advanced 3D audio technology , creating a lifelike listening experience- when heard through ordinary headphones , the listener feels as if the performers and instruments are physically present around them .
Blending Healing , Unity , and Activism Through Music ,
Hāwane sees music as a powerful tool for healing and bringing people together .
she has said that ' music raises the vibration of peace and justice ' , and she embraces her role as both an artist and a Protector .
she also shares behind-the-scenes stories of her creative process through podcasts and interviews .
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