Walela Albums (3)
'Live in Concert'
Release Date 1/1/2004
Tracks 12
Label Rich-Heape Films
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What The Critics Say
The Coolidge sisters return as Walla with another dose of new-age gospel. Unfortunately, the blending of Native American motifs with heavy synthesizer and highly produced vocal harmonies makes the overblown spiritual message seem rather smarmy. Indeed, it's pretty difficult to find true inspiration in saccharine tunes like "Gathering of Eagles" and "The Sequence." ~ Tim Sheridan, All Music Guide
What The Critics Say
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
