Stan Walker sings “I Am” Live with Ava DuVernay introduction

*Update: Audio isn’t the best, I’m assuming because this wasn’t a professional music set up (so mic wouldn’t be the most amazing). Not much I can do about that, however it just shows that even with all that, his performance was still breathtaking!!*
Watch Singer Stan Walker Perform ‘I Am,’ the Rousing Single From Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’.
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[@hmmmyeahnahdoh823]

Stan Giving it 💯... singing his heart out with a powerfully rousing and inspirational performance. Let your Star shine Bright for the Whole World to see and Claim your rightful place on the World Stage. Show them who you are as an artist and what you stand for as an indigenous person through our Maori culture. Thank you for being a great ambassador and role model for our people and sharing our culture with the rest of the world. From a very Proud Maori and New Zealander.

[@Marksjam275]

Amen! 🙏

[@mrsamuels7993]

❤❤❤❤❤❤chur chur doi ...

[@suetane4039]

Ae tautoko

[@kiaverny]

Absolutely beautiful Stan, proud to be a kiwi 😊 🇳🇿

[@wuzupyou3509]

You all have a beautiful culture cause you all stay in your culture, salute

[@minnietoot9704]

If you look at the movie about Stans life, that is miracle in itself. And now his ancestors are leading him to bring us all together.

[@Jessi-44]

It’s so fitting that he performed this at Power Women Summit when one of the lines mentions Kurawaka, the birth place of humanity where the first human was a woman.

[@michaellivesey4354]

He may not be famous to you but Stan is to us....we just lucky I guess...Stan is one of the top vocalists, can't say all but Farnsey,Jimmy,Thorpe,Stevens...he blessed with an angels voice..

[@jan8919]

I have listened to this song over 5,000 times it gives me the chills i felt it in my soul,what a powerful song!

[@cherylb309]

@jan8919 I think I have listened the same amount of times.

[@jan8919]

@@cherylb309 I can listen to this all day and never get tired of it .

[@hs4a085]

Sound system was trash but my guy Stan said no problem🔥🔥🔥

[@Geezy5018]

Tē reo māori is one of the most powerful languages , you feel it and know it without knowing , loved your reaction respect frm Aotearoa

[@allataorei3278]

Hmmmm as a Maori woman raised in my culture. I not only feel Stans music but relate whole heartedly to the lyrics which mean that new love is self love.

[@kahu54KiOM]

Making his whānau, hapū / iwi (people) proud. They will be proud. I am so proud of him!! ❤❤❤

[@goldmanz4852]

He is tapping into something much more powerful than Hollywood...Nature, Earth and Culture. Wow. This is frighteningly good. Authentic Art right here. Ava I respect you for being open.

[@wiremumauriohooho8891]

Kia ora bro - You put your life in Gods hands when you were sick, and you trusted & believed in him - that faith has given you international recognition - nga mihi hoki kia koe Stan

[@ministryofvolcano]

For The Lord laid down His for Stan. Our God is a beautiful God.

[@AyeMama]

Sound system is a fucken disgrace. Who the eff can sing with that echo and not be flat? Stan can, you are truly THE MAN ❤❤

[@angelatarawa4125]

Amazing Stan, your presence is powerful....Next up Music Awards. LOVE that you are still Real, Humble and True to your roots! MIGHTY MANA!!

[@-justcallmecourtz-7287]

That mic could not handle stan .

[@larrywinchester8117]

I thought the same. He was overwhelming that sound guy right off the bat

[@lutoph]

Poor thing ascended, but can hardly blame it.

[@mauriman2210]

No auto tune_ Maori don't require it_ pono!_ Our mothers birth us singing! Good onya boi... Kaaaa pai!!

[@aobee7307]

His live singing is outta this world 🎉

[@maryannesmith1392]

Stunning voice. Stan just awesome, we are so proud of you down in little New Zealand.

[@karlenemacdonald6549]

Once again....Stan blows them out the water. Legend.....

[@KyeyuneBatuma]

Thank you Ava for introducing this master of his craft to us ❤❤

[@raquelgraham]

Omg so proud as an New Zealander even prouder as a Maori! Ataahua

[@aquariusstar7248]

Yay!!! Stan blasted those vocals!!! I still get chills every time. I'm so overjoyed to see him get the recognition he deserves. A beautiful voice and spirit

[@tmahue9541]

Go Stan ❤ Tumeke! I'm so proud of you. You deserve all the success in this world! Deserving of an Oscar and more! 🎉 Aotearoa proud!

[@sperawiti]

❤Arohanui Stan❤ you blow me away to hear you sing this with no back up singers ❤️ ataahua ✌🏽

[@Waahine777]

The sound engineer overcooked the reverb. He's too magnificent for this setting.

[@dannylakatani]

The Clarity of your vocals and message speaks mountains! Literally made the hairs on my arms stand up

[@tapihanaakarana4408]

It's your time Stan💯 Take OUR Beautiful Māori culture & language to the next level on the world stage🥰 Such a Unique & Authentic sound💖 Kia Ora from Bunyip, Country Victoria, Australia. Born in Whakatāne, Bred in Tokoroa - AOTEAROA-NewZealand💯🥰💖💕

[@leamorenalucero]

Hoping the Song will shared live worldwide soon. It shall echoe in everyones Heart and Soul.

[@paperprincess1050]

Brings tears, how far you have come our lovely Stan Walker, you are the world. Arohanui.

[@debbie-annvierra1075]

I love Stan Walker...his voice is special. Love hearing da Maori language, he injects in2 his songs. Powerful!!!

[@taua3645]

Standing ovation at a studio performance... haven't seen that before. Wicked!

[@davinalucas9275]

Did us proud. The world really knows now that your voice is a taonga.

[@gailbarr7485]

👏🙌👏 Love you Stan!! You always sing your heart out & make us in NZ, so proud of you! 💞 USA please look after our Stan! Send him home when he's made billions of $$$

[@mearip6116]

WOW WOW WOW AND MORE WOW...Im not crying but Im crying 😭

[@bronzemen34]

Phenomenal voice and powerful song 💯🔥❤️ Oscar Winning 🏆

[@carolturner2623]

I hope we get the movie Origin into Aotearoa soon. That movie needs recognition here. Watching the trailer is not enough. Thank you Stan God has blessed you with an amazing voice and thank you Ava for choosing Stan and making the movie Origin. Cannot wait to see it here in Aotearoa

[@kiwinuk]

💜💜💜so proud of you Stan, so proud to be Wāhine Maori living in UK 🇳🇿

[@hellurmoto3163]

Kia ora sista, sending big loves from here at Home 🩵🇳🇿

[@user-gz1si6np3f]

Stunning performance. What a gift this young man is. I especially love that this song is partially in Maori, Te Reo Maori is beautiful and connects to the soul.

[@joannebroughton7401]

National anthem for Aotearoa ❤ NZ

[@videoezy2372]

calmdown.. national anthem was written for a by the pakeha.

[@jgciprianoxoj]

This neautiful song has carried me through the last few days. The energy is so pure and magical. Thank you Ava and Stan for birthing this prayer of a song. So powerful and sustaining. ❤❤❤ ps i have listened to it everyday..if i miss a day- i find myself humming it. "I am with you- you are with me".

[@jgciprianoxoj]

Beautiful

[@leonienolan511]

I'm going to.see the movie because of this song and it's powerful message

[@joellez6832]

Translation: He toi ora ahau nou - I am your vitality Te toi no Kurawaka - The source from Kurawaka ( the waters where life began ) Taku rongomaiwhiti e - My unique sacredness Takiri ko te haeata - The dawn breaks Anga atu ki te Ra - Face the light of the new day Whiti whiti ki te ora e - Shine, cross over to life Hou mai ra - Resounding To rongo e - Are your deeds Tau mai ra - Received To karere - Is your message Mau tonu e - It remains Tuturu whakamaua kia tina - Bind together, fix and affirm Haumi e - It is affirmed Hui e - Bound together Taiki e - In unity translation supplied by @delmarae100

[@Knowledgematters32]

Thank you for the translation.

[@DrBojangles007]

nga mihi for the translation

[@ministryofvolcano]

Should be our a new National Anthem.

[@zainsalsamarae7886]

Go Stan!! Giving it his 💯!! He's singing it, like no other person does, he's bloody brilliant, amazingly talented person!! That's our Māori boy!! Stan Walker!! Love him to bits!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️🤗

[@Hangiking]

the chills his voice gives me. He is definitely an old soul.

[@triniji]

Goosebumps as always!! Thank you for introducing me to your culture Stan. Absolutely stunning.

[@surfergirl1322]

This is what heaven wants us to hear. We just need to fall in line to the vibe that moves us to love

[@rmdemita]

Absolutely stunning!!!!

[@ladyfightsoctopus8166]

Stan makes us all proud!

[@wuzupyou3509]

it's amazing he can sing like that knowing doctors had to take away his stomach because of cancer

[@justlinsu]

Such a humble and extremely talented artist. This is so hauntingly beautifully sung 'live' still have chills. I'm so looking forward to the movie 'Origin" Congratulations to both Ava and Stan for the tremendous interest for this movie and Stan's exquisite song I Am. Love from Australia

[@TheRealMrCods]

We love Stan here Down Under, you can borrow him but you can't keep him. 💖

[@gailbarr7485]

lols tautoko

[@karendavis1857]

😂😂😂..

[@fraracci]

Absolutely beautiful♡ The singing, choral and storytelling from the Islands is epic.

[@yoursfaithfully750]

This is so great proud of our culture proud of you Stan

[@hefproduct3612]

Leshgoo Stan doing it for all of us ❤your a Star here at home and your star to the world Mauri Ora 💯

[@ruta6945]

❤❤ Stan making us proud in Aotearoa ❤

[@wendyreaves5347]

I feel this song deep within my soul!!! ❤❤❤

[@Whaea2202]

Omg I have always adored and loved his voice, so soft and gentle, and unique of course, our Stan ..Kia Kaha Stan …

[@MrsSeraRameka8686]

Miharo Ataahua Stan and Ava ❤❤❤❤❤ Gods blessful blessings Stan and Ava hope Aotearoa get to see the movie 🎬 ❤🙏🏽🖤❤🙏🏽👌👍🏻💋💋💖💞💖💞

[@MegzLife]

Cheehoo! Awesome & for Ava Duvernay to know of Stan Walkers talents & to make a song for her new movie Origin. So dope!

[@karenmuth9224]

Outstanding live performance Stan, stay humble, your voice is stunning, ka pai bro, mauriora

[@robynandrews4384]

So proud of you Stan ❤❤❤ Standing O. You are a great ambassador for our culture, language, community and country. Kia kaha

[@maramaharetuku416]

Our reo on a world stage is always a blessing! ❤❤

[@electlady1955]

Sack the sound crew desk lol......hei aha Stan is so talented he smashed it out regardless

[@123rakapa]

Can't wait for the reactions to this one. . .woohoo!

[@irarobinson284]

Ātaahua as always Stan. Keep shining, you deserve this!! Aotearoa loves you!!

[@NeffuProductions]

Doing NZ and your whanau proud Stan! Mean voice! 🙌

[@AngelicRach78]

His voice... i could listen to all night. Amazing!!

[@Simo76195]

Such a humble person. Love Stan

[@AnnaWoodcock]

I can feel this song flowing through me

[@sanaioelu826]

Stan the Man! So proud of you 😄👍💖

[@maccart67]

Proud of you Stan 🌻🇦🇺

[@zeeseei2450]

I love Stan Walker !! ❤ this song always gives me chicken skin when I hear it!! 🫶🏽cheeee ! Sending love from a Polynesian living in Texas!! 🤙🏽

[@tanyagrippo904]

Fabulous..outstanding STAN WALKER..my how you have soured where eagles fly. Keep climbing Stan.youre truly an inspiration.

[@michaellivesey4354]

What's you talking about...its Stan f%$king walker...we don't need to be famous, they come find us.

[@user-os5ot2qi5j]

Negativity is not welcomed here so please be kind or leave

[@89mfp]

love, love, love, love Stan Walker

[@makneonz]

awww so proud of you my bro

[@cloudydaez]

What a rendition he’s just amazing powerful voice!

[@anaferguson5135]

Such a beautiful song, voice and execution! So touching!

[@spritzalicious9937]

🔥🔥🔥 Beautiful, sensitive, powerful!

[@DarronKereama-sg7zp]

Beautiful waiata I'm Maori my class love's this song none posted us judge how people sing we're all Beautiful and unique never give up on your songs Stanwalker

[@DarronKereama-sg7zp]

I mean none of us judge

[@flyingcompanion]

When i heard i am the first time, whoa bruh. Hooked!!

[@corrinnehale1904]

I love this song..Beautiful. ❤ NZ

[@nameless1873]

Ka pai Stan and good for NZ

[@IgnoranceAverse]

Thanks for uploading this. Stan is incredible.

[@hellenguerewartovo7501]

Beautiful voice and song

[@zdenekhorvath873]

Amazing song and singing ❤❤❤

[@nicolemitchell3731]

This voice is electric and touched by God's hands. Keep applying pressure Stan!!

[@Angela-rx1us]

Breathtakingly beautiful Stan

[@yvonnemurrell488]

I could listen to him all day every day 🥰😍

[@HaunaniPao]

I get chicken skin everytime I hear him sing this song. gorgeous! aloha from aotearoa!

[@theultimatgambit007]

Our reo has a frequency that transcends and has no boundaries. Nga mihi e te Rangatira e Stan

[@exodusdiva2295]

Mauri ora Stan, powerful and gifted voice ❤

[@louisevalladares5129]

Stunning! Superb! Stan is blessed.

[@allataorei3278]

Im so proud of you Stan.

[@chevydoitzKiwiVerrer]

Thank you for posting😢🙏💕 Stan is truly amazing

[@jodiwhite742]

Tino Ataahua stan!!!

[@maryannesmith1392]

Just beautiful….so proud to be a kiwi…

[@firefly1798]

Incredible! ❤️

[@momojett]

YAY Stan, so cool...keeping it real with such mana!!

[@nawanamcgaha6065]

so so beautiful!!!! What an incredible & insightful soul