ONO means six in Māori. It is also the title of a concept album project that begins in Aotearoa New Zealand and travels the world. Each song showcases the voice, language and culture of six Indigenous wāhine from lands where Moana & the Tribe has performed.
The Māori lyrics written by Te Manahau Scotty Morrison are inspired by traditional karakia (incantations) and pay homage to “people power”, relationships and language. From the Arctic Circle to the highlands of Scotland; from Canada to the misty mountains of Taipei; out of Australia and up to the islands of Hawai‘i. Producers Paddy Free and Moana Maniapoto mix sublime vocals with electronica-dub to create a World Music album that symbolises hope and unity.
Tracklist
- Āio Ana feat. Mari Boine (Sámi/Norway)
- Huakirangi feat. Shellie Morris (Gadigal/Australia)
- Tōku Reo feat. Inka Mbing (Atayal/Taiwan)
- Tū feat. Jani Lauzon (Métis/Canada)
- Maiea feat. Megan Henderson (Gaelic/Scotland)
- Ātahu feat. Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole (Hawaii)
