29 July 2022 - 0 Comments

Moone’s (aka Marama Rice) latest single I Am Who I Am is an extraordinary view of the profoundly wondrous thoughts of Eva McGauley a young teen Wellingtonian, activist, feminist, philanthropist who fought against sexual violence.

Moone’s touching dedication is a celebration and remembrance of her cousin Eva’s legacy and life. Moone says, ‘This is my way of honouring Eva’s contribution to the world, I Am Who I Am is a dedication to an incredible soul, to the one that kept giving even in times of discomfort and pain. Eva’s light will forever shine and she will always be remembered’.

I Am Who I Am is being released on Eva’s birthday 11th August 2022.

At the age of fifteen Eva assumed she would have plenty of time to do things that would help others. Unfortunately she was diagnosed with terminal cancer and knowing she didn't have much time she decided to start working from that moment.

What mattered to Eva was her family, her greatest support system, they kept each other together and inevitably realised they would eventually have to cope without her. Eva was asked "What do you want to do before you die?" Eva's response, "I want to give more to life than I've taken".

Eva was involved with the Wellington Rape Crisis Organisation, an intern with the Green Party, her own charity 'Eva's Wish' raising more than $70,000 to help sexual abused survivors, in the '200 Women's; Who will change the way you see the world' book and exhibition, Nominated for Youth Wellingtonian of the year award and many other awards.

If she could change anything is would be world peace. The single word she identified with was 'Love'. Eva quote: "Love keeps me ticking".

She changed the world and those fortunate enough to meet her from Barrack Obama, Gloria Steinem, Harry & Megan, Helen Clarke, Helen Kelly, Louise Nicholas and many more.

The single I Am Who I Am is co-produced by Moone alongside Scott Seabright, who has worked with Six60, Mumford and Sons, Neil and Tim Finn and Fat Freddy’s Drop. Moone is signed to DRM, who is distributing the song internationally.

Moone’s music channels her 21 generations of whakapapa that have lived on her ancestral land in the Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa / New Zealand. In particular, the strong women she descends from.

She plans to release another single this year and then an album in early 2023. A national tour will then follow.

To pre-add the single to your Spotify or Apple library, go to her brand new website www.moonemusic.com or her Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/moonemusic for details. It will automatically add to your account on the 11th August 2022.

Photo caption – Bay of Plenty Singer/Songwriter Marama Rice, known as Moone, on the single cover for 'I am who I am'. Photographer - Jason Davies, Design - Lou Agos

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