JAKARTA - Nowela Mikhelia presents her latest music work entitled MAMAE. This song is something special, born from a deep love for her homeland, Papua.
The song is a personal statement as well as a celebration of the nature, culture, and people of Papua who do not give up. The inspiration for the song 'MAMAE' first came at a workshop in 2023, and became the first song written by Nowela before 'Bertahan' and 'Back To You'.
Nowela revealed that this work was inspired by a sincere love for Papua and the various realities that he saw and felt since childhood.
"This song was created because of my love for Papua. About the people, the community who do not give up, and many things happen there," said Nowela in a written statement, February 25.
The term 'MAMAE' itself is taken from a typical expression in everyday language in Papua, which is used to show admiration or surprise. The choice of this word represents the main emotion of the song, as well as an expression of falling in love with Papua.
"Mamae is an expression of admiration. This word is in the reff and shows that my heart is really in love with Papua," he explained.
The lyrics are strung together with the memories and feelings he experienced when he was a child. Nowela, a small child who grew up in Papua, admitted that he was very close to nature. The experience of running in the forest, playing in the river, to the natural wealth implied in the phrase 'gold under our feet in Papua' became his great inspiration for this song.
"The lyrics really tell what I experienced when I was a child. Papua is beautiful, not only the nature, but also the people who have sincere hearts," said Nowela.
The nuances of the music of 'MAMAE' are also wrapped in a warm tropical arrangement, presenting an atmosphere that makes the listener feel like they are on the coast of Papua.
Nowela always has an emotional attachment to Nowela's homeland even though he no longer lives in Papua. "Papua is like the blood that flows in my body. It is my identity and my gratitude to God," he said.
The consistency of raising the Papua theme in the last five years is a personal and artistic statement in each of his works. The writing process of 'MAMAE' is also one of the most memorable. Written with Kaleb J and Belanegara Abe, this song flows quickly and full of feeling.
"This is the fastest song I've written. In one meeting, the lyrics were immediately finished because it was based on my love for Papua," concluded Nowela.
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