Walela

by Rita Coolidge, Walela

Overview

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

Product Details

Release Date:	02/19/2002
Label:	Triloka
UPC:	0801298202424
Rank:	6837

Tracks

1. Is Everybody Here
2. Cherokee River
3. Wash Your Spirit Clean
4. The Warrior
5. Muddy Road
6. Cherokee
7. Cherokee Morning Song
8. Wounded Knee
9. The Whippoorwill
10. Circle of Light
11. Earth Children
12. Amazing Grace
13. I'll Turn My Radio On

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Walela   Primary Artist
Rita Coolidge   Primary Artist,Vocals
Larry Horyna   Bagpipes
Laura Satterfield   Vocals
Priscilla Coolidge   Vocals
James Harrah   Guitar
Geoffrey Gordon   Rhythm

Technical Credits

Mitchell Markus   Executive Producer,Producer
Frank Harkins   Art Direction
Tim Veazey   Composer
Cynthia Dietrich   Composer
Kevin Zoernig   Musician
Colleen Fortune   Composer
David Silver   Producer
Richard Fortune   Composer
Laura Stewart   Composer,Composer
Larry Horyna   Musician
Jeffrey Barr   Musician
Guy Cross   Photography
Monty Byron   Composer
Traditional   Composer
John Newton   Composer
Tim Stroh   Engineer
Laura Satterfield   Arranger,Composer
Rita Coolidge   Arranger,Composer
Walela   Performer
Priscilla Coolidge   Arranger,Composer
Public Demand   Composer
Mike Utley   Musician
Tim Veezy   Composer
Paul Blakemore   Producer
Booker T. Jones   Composer
Colleen & Richard Fortune   Composer
K.D. Kagel   Executive Producer
Jim Wilson   Producer
Public Domain   Composer