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Written with the hope of inspiring others to take action

in the cause of justice and freedom.

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the

United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 2008.

Featuring Tioni Tam Sing

©️2008-2026 Kumanu Music BMI/Peck Tunes ASCAP

“Hope is like peace. It is a gift only

we can give one another.”

- Elie Wiesel -

Feat. many Big Island Artists

©️2002-2026 Kumanu Music BMI/Peck Tunes ASCAP

"Howard Shapiro steps forward

as a traditional American patriot here

and mourns the nation's apparent loss of innocence

with "Sand Through Our Hands"

as he recalls growing up in the ‘50s."

- John Berger - Honolulu Star Advertiser -

©️2007-2026 Kumanu Music BMI/Peck Tunes ASCAP

Videos 2026

From the album ‘Earth Patriot’ by the Hawaiian group Kumanu. Featuring James McWhinney

"Howard Shapiro is a veteran composer who often writes in support of political causes or sane environmental policies.

He emphasizes that side of his work here, bringing the traditions of early '60s protest singers into the new century

in a wonderfully articulate style."

- John Berger - Honolulu Star Advertiser -

From the Album 'We Are Ohana - Songs of Hope'

Featuring Damon Williams/Vocals

Michele Kama/Hawaiian Dance