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Walela...the Cherokee word for hummingbird and the symbol of inspiration for this family of women singers.
They are Rita Coolidge, her sister Priscilla Coolidge, and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield.

Rita and Priscilla grew up in a family of four children and a strong Native American heritage. Their father was a Baptist minister of full-blooded Cherokee descent.  Their mother was a teacher who gave music lessons and played organ in the church. The Coolidge home was filled with the sounds that ignited their musical imagination and enlightened their spirit to soar into creation. A spirit that has equally been passed down to Laura.

As a group, Walela continues to disperse the energy and spirit which has brought them to this juncture in their lives. Featured as part of Robbie Robertson's Red Road Ensemble "Music for Native Americans," their distinctive vocal blend brings to life "The Cherokee Morning Song" and has allowed them to tour to an international audience.

During the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, Walela had the great opportunity to represent their nations -- both Cherokee and the United States -- as they performed extensively in the Olympic Park.

Their 1998 debut release on Triloka Records earned them "Debut Artist of the Year" and "Song of the Year" for The Warrior at the Native American Music Awards. Walela, like the eagle, is set to spread their wings and fly......

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