In the face of great adversity, faith is a powerful agent; Faith in the divine, yourself, your purpose, your kaupapa, your supporters, your atua and the core beliefs that maintain your aroha and your mana in times of great hardship. With the growing conflicts at Ihumātao and Maunakea, Standing Rock, the continued marginalisation of indigenous peoples, perpetual injustices historic and current and the narratives surrounding the 250 year celebrations of Capt. James Cooks landing in Tūranga - faith is the stabiliser, the enabler that continues to manifest goodness and moral courage in all the kaupapa we uphold and the immense burdens we carry. Whakapono affords us clarity in times of calamity, an unyielding drive to endure and overcome, that our spirit may still rejoice to the gentle song of peace that faith brings to our struggle.
LYRICS
Ka Mānu
Nā Rob Ruha
2019
E te hunga whakapono iti
Me haere māori i runga i te moana nui
E tā!
Ka whati te moana nui - e tā!
Ka whati te moana roa - e tā!
Ka mānu, ka mānu tonu e tā - e tā
He waka tē ai tahuri - e tā!
He waka tē ai tīkoki - e tā!
Ka mānu, ka mānu tonu e tā - e tā
Hikohiko te uira,
Kanapa i runga
Whētuki i raro rā
Ka papā, ka rū ana
Ka porepore koa e
Takinakina e - E tā!
Takinakina e - E tā!
Takinakina e - E tā!
Takinakina e - E tā!
TRANSLATION
Oh ye of little faith
Walk forth with ease upon the great ocean
Though the seas may roar
And the oceanic expanse rage
You will remain afloat
For you command a vessel that shall never be overturned nor unsteadied
You will remain afloat
Lightning may flash
Illuminating the heavens above
Sending rolling thunder below
Resounding, trembling
Though overcome with fear
Ascend
Prevail
Lead
Sing!
CREDITS
TE AMORANGI KI MUA
Feature Artists
Bella Kalolo
Maisey Rika
Majic Paora
Ria Hall
Rob Ruha
Seth Haapu
Troy Kingi
Taonga Puoro
Horomona Horo
Music
The Witch Dr. & Friends:
Darrren Mathiassen - Drums
James Illingworth - Piano & Hammond
Leo Coghini - Keys
Tyna Keelan - Guitar
Marika Hodgson - Bass
Thabani Gapara - Alto Saxo
Jake Krishnamurti - Trumpet
Kaitito/Composer
Rob Ruha
Studio
Parachute Studio - Mark & Chris de Jong
TE HĀPAI Ō KI MURI
Video Director
Abe Mora
Ihumatao Footage
Conan Fitzpatrick
Abe Mora
Parachute Studio Footage
Daniel Hart
Abe Mora
Sherydon Ngaropo Te Tai
Te Whānau Tautoko
Nanny Peara Pou - Kaumatua
Ringawera/Ringa-awhina
Papa Hone Pene
Ngatapa Black
Jason Nathan
Mareikura Nathan
Merle Walker
Regan Balzer
Ani Merito
Robyn Walker
Awekura
Hunter
Karapea
Mahaki
Maia
Rakai
Tangiawha
Te Ahuru
Tuiaria
Tuterangi
Kaaterama Pou
Monica Waititi - Associate Producer
Cilla Ruha - Executive Producer
Ngatapa Black - Media & Release Communications Manager
Make-up Artists
Neeka Coe
Serenity Tuira
Teu-Ki Coffey
Hairstylists
Dainawyn Apsinall
Melody Tuira
Accommodation
Naomi Sale & Maurits Kelderman
Digital Distribution
DRM