Drawing from their Cherokee roots and Southern Gospel music, the trio of Walela perfected a unique musical hybrid that balanced soul with an earthy, Native American flavor. Vocalists Rita Coolidge, Priscilla Coolidge and Laura Satterfield harmonize very well, creating a smooth blanket of song that captivates. BEST OF WALELA essentially pulls the stronger songs from both their 1997 self-titled debut and the 2000 album UNBEARABLE LOVE. The album doesn't feature any new material, but makes a great entry album for those experiencing Walela for the first time. Songs include favorites like "Cherokee Rose," "The Whippoorwill" and "Smoke in the Wind."
1. Allo Cher -TARUJA
2. Mwatu - SAMITE
3. Pigeon on the Sate - Emer Kenny
4. Tierra del Sur - Ziroq
5. Raghupati - Bhagavan Das
6. Guru Brahma - Jai Uttal & the Pagan Love Orchestra
7. Raghuvar Tumko Meri Laaj - Sheetal
8. Syada Ana - Hassan Hakmoun
9. Walk by the Narmada - Mpath
10.Prohibido - Charanga Cakewalk
11. Grazin' in the Grass - Hugh Masekela
12. Wash Your Spirit Clean - Walela
13. Hanuman Baba [Dub Farm Remix] - Krishna Das
SHAMAN'S WAY, from the earthy mixmasters at Soulfood, ventures into the heart of Native America with an assortment of tracks that feature chants, indigenous instrumentation and keyboard wizardry. Joining Soulfood's resident grooveman DJ Free is an ensemble including percussionists Brent Lewis and Jayson Fann, Walela vocalist Rita Coolidge and Objiwe elder (and flutist) Anakwad. Together the artists weave a shamanic spell over listeners with jazz/blues-tinged soundscapes that incorporate bass guitar, flutes, tribal percussion and synthesizers. If you're a fan of contemporary fusion recordings, SHAMAN'S WAY is a great mix of old and new that's sure to please.
Walela, the Cherokee word for hummingbird and a symbol for inspiration, features Grammy award winner Rita Coolidge, her sister Priscilla Coolidge and her niece Laura Satterfield. The group made their debut on Robbie Robertson's soundtrack to the TBS miniseries "Music for the Native Americans." The project made such a personal and creative impact in their lives that they decided to continue to write and record songs together, releasing a debut album in 1997.
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VOICES OF THE ELDERS BY WALELA AND LITTLE WOLF
Walela and Little Wolf give the music of Native Americans new expression in Voices of the Elders. Featuring ancient and modern songs of native America, this specially-priced compilation comes in a colorful digipak package. Each track listing is accompanied by printed information about the album on which the music originated.
1. Gathering of Eagles - Walela
2. Sequence - Walela
3. Coyote Dance - Little Wolf Band
4. Song for the People - Little Wolf Band
5. Bright Morning Stars - Little Wolf Band
6. Cherokee River - Walela
7. Prayer Song - Little Wolf Band
8. Jaguar - Little Wolf Band
9. Buffalo Nation - Little Wolf Band
10. I Have No Indian Name - Walela
11. How Great Thou Art - Little Wolf Band
12. Amazing Grace - Walela
Rita Coolidge, Priscilla Coolidge and Laura Satterfield, each world-class artists/songwriters in their own right, come together in a celebration of their Native American heritage as Walela (Cherokee word for "hummingbird"). The compositions on the trio's self titled debut could be described as a blend of Cherokee anthem and old world spiritual. One need not go much further than the "Cherokee River," the album's opening number, before they fall under the spell of Walela's harmonized vocals. So smooth, almost ethereal - these women can hold their own behind a microphone. A couple of the album's high points include a Cherokee rendition of "Amazing Grace" and "Earth Children," an a-cappella piece that proves that the Coolidge family can move listeners on their own merits, without the necessity of background accompaniment.
A live concert which Walela recorded in Dallas Texas. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Sovereign Nations Preservation Project which provides education media benefiting Native Americans. To this cause Sovereign Nations is dedicated: to inform, educate, and encourage the awareness of tribal history, culture, language and aspirations of Native Americans.
1. The Gathering Of Eagles
2. Cherokee River
3. Cherokee Rose
4. Wash Your Spirit clean
5. I Have No Indian Name
6. When It Comes
7. Muddy Road
8. When Love Is All We Knew
9. Cherokee Morning Song
10. Wounded Knee
11. Tell Them They Lied
12. God Save Us From Ourselves
A live concert which Walela recorded in Dallas Texas. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Sovereign Nations Preservation Project which provides education media benefiting Native Americans. To this cause Sovereign Nations is dedicated: to inform, educate, and encourage the awareness of tribal history, culture, language and aspirations of Native Americans.
1. The Gathering Of Eagles
2. Cherokee River
3. Cherokee Rose
4. Wash Your Spirit clean
5. I Have No Indian Name
6. When It Comes
7. Muddy Road
8. When Love Is All We Knew
9. Cherokee Morning Song
10. Wounded Knee
11. Tell Them They Lied
12. God Save Us From Ourselves
Drawing from their Cherokee roots and Southern Gospel music, the trio of Walela perfected a unique musical hybrid that balanced soul with an earthy, Native American flavor. Vocalists Rita Coolidge, Priscilla Coolidge and Laura Satterfield harmonize very well, creating a smooth blanket of song that captivates. BEST OF WALELA essentially pulls the stronger songs from both their 1997 self-titled debut and the 2000 album UNBEARABLE LOVE. The album doesn't feature any new material, but makes a great entry album for those experiencing Walela for the first time. Songs include favorites like "Cherokee Rose," "The Whippoorwill" and "Smoke in the Wind."
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1. Allo Cher -TARUJA
SHAMAN'S WAY, from the earthy mixmasters at Soulfood, ventures into the heart of Native America with an assortment of tracks that feature chants, indigenous instrumentation and keyboard wizardry. Joining Soulfood's resident grooveman DJ Free is an ensemble including percussionists Brent Lewis and Jayson Fann, Walela vocalist Rita Coolidge and Objiwe elder (and flutist) Anakwad. Together the artists weave a shamanic spell over listeners with jazz/blues-tinged soundscapes that incorporate bass guitar, flutes, tribal percussion and synthesizers. If you're a fan of contemporary fusion recordings, SHAMAN'S WAY is a great mix of old and new that's sure to please.
Walela, the Cherokee word for hummingbird and a symbol for inspiration, features Grammy award winner Rita Coolidge, her sister Priscilla Coolidge and her niece Laura Satterfield. The group made their debut on Robbie Robertson's soundtrack to the TBS miniseries "Music for the Native Americans." The project made such a personal and creative impact in their lives that they decided to continue to write and record songs together, releasing a debut album in 1997.
Walela and Little Wolf give the music of Native Americans new expression in Voices of the Elders. Featuring ancient and modern songs of native America, this specially-priced compilation comes in a colorful digipak package. Each track listing is accompanied by printed information about the album on which the music originated.
Rita Coolidge, Priscilla Coolidge and Laura Satterfield, each world-class artists/songwriters in their own right, come together in a celebration of their Native American heritage as Walela (Cherokee word for "hummingbird"). The compositions on the trio's self titled debut could be described as a blend of Cherokee anthem and old world spiritual. One need not go much further than the "Cherokee River," the album's opening number, before they fall under the spell of Walela's harmonized vocals. So smooth, almost ethereal - these women can hold their own behind a microphone. A couple of the album's high points include a Cherokee rendition of "Amazing Grace" and "Earth Children," an a-cappella piece that proves that the Coolidge family can move listeners on their own merits, without the necessity of background accompaniment.
A live concert which Walela recorded in Dallas Texas. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Sovereign Nations Preservation Project which provides education media benefiting Native Americans. To this cause Sovereign Nations is dedicated: to inform, educate, and encourage the awareness of tribal history, culture, language and aspirations of Native Americans.
