Walela Walela

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  • Release Date: 02/19/2002
  • Original Release: 1997
  • Label: TRILOKA RECORDS
  • UPC: 801298202424

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Walela

1Is Everybody Here 0:30
2LISTENCherokee River 3:37
3LISTENWash Your Spirit Clean 4:24
4LISTENThe Warrior 4:02
5LISTENMuddy Road 6:04
6LISTENCherokee 6:16
7LISTENCherokee Morning Song 4:31
8LISTENWounded Knife 6:36
9LISTENThe Whippoorwill 4:09
10LISTENCircle of Light 5:36
11LISTENEarth Children 3:07
12LISTENAmazing Grace 6:09
13LISTENI'll Turn My Radio On 2:47

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Editorial Reviews

Familial vocal trio Walela's self-titled debut album is also their finest to date, an amalgamation of Native American roots music (specifically Cherokee), singer/songwriter folk, pop, and Southern gospel that's also not unappealing to new age sensibilities. Although the music is deeply rooted in tradition, its hybrid uniqueness gives it a contemporary, even forward-looking feel. The angelic three-part harmonies of Rita Coolidge, sister Priscilla, and niece Laura Satterfield breathe exquisite life into these songs, which are already strong to begin with; the results constitute one of the best issues of contemporary Native American music in some time. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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soul touchingby Anonymous

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May 06, 2004: Being part cherokee I hardly ever get to hear the language spoken, but when I heard this group sing it brought tears to my eyes.

AWESOME!by Anonymous

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September 11, 2003: My husband is part Cherokee and I purchased this CD for him...we both fell in love with it instantly! Listening to the music and lyrics, one can't help but visualize the Cherokee walking the Trail of Tears and feel their pain and sorrow. And then to hear Amazing Grace sung in the Native Cherokee language is awesome - the addition of the bagpipes was a wonderful surprise. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with this wonderful CD!


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