Mana

Description

Mana is the first album on International Anthem by trombonist and composer Kalia Vandever. The collection carries the spirit of their debut solo album, We Fell In Turn, while entering a new, spacious songwriting landscape. Mana, which in Hawaiian means "fundamental, supernatural, or divine power and strength," reveals more of their voice and words, drawing from desire, loss, and unrest. Vandever's music has quickly and widely gained popularity in recent years, despite the fact that their style has always been difficult to pin down. Mana builds on solo trombone filtered through a well-tuned pedalboard, sparse piano in the style of Ryuichi Sakamoto, electroacoustic interplay, and personal, unambiguous lyrics. Suitable for the early riser's first steps or the night owl's quiet, weary walk.