My youngest at 14 is 1/2 Hopi Native American, registered with her tribe in AZ and who participates in all of the Hopi tribal traditions (dances, customs, language). I am 59...I grew up in NY playing my acoustic guitar from a very early age, training myself to sing like Rita Coolidge, Emmylou Harris and other ladies of that time whose songs I eventually sang to my children, my first who passed 33 years ago at 7.5 months after being born at 1 pound and hanging on to life those few months, her two siblings born after her and are now on their own and my youngest, now 14 all of whom I sang to sleep while nursing them. I am blessed to be a mother of each of my children, so unique and beautiful in their own way. This song in particular even now when I sing carries me to a place of comfort and peace....
Rita Coolidge, The most beautiful Cherokee woman to ever grace a stage and sing with such loveliness. Wado!! Rita.. Never say Dohiya to your fans we love you.
Thanks for both responses; just went to ritacoolidge dot com website, and will now look up more info on "Walela." Beautiful music; really enjoyed the video on RUclips describing the music and soul philosophy behind it. Very pleased to find out Rita won the "Nammy." Didn't know anything about this!
I just saw a old song/video of Rita Coolidge she has an amazing voice and I exactly think she looks better now than she did in the 70. Walea is a great group seens we could learn alot from music and wise people like them.
Her music makes me fell connected. Dancing on the beach waving my arms and hands are pure joy, happiness, and serenity. Gotta feel the vibes Love to you all
IDK why but when I hear these words ( weh dah ya ho ) I feel in within my whole body an must sing along no matter what im doing I stop an start singing.
A lot of what people call New Age is really very old pre-Christian teachings. My great Grandmother who didn't know how to read would say that all things in nature had a spirit and a mind of their own. That they were aware not only of each other but of everyone about them. She was a bone setter and a midwife with a heart of Gold.
Thank you for sharing this wisdom that I remember hearing before. The human experience is a trying one full of adversity. But we can choose this day whom we will serve - Love or fear?
I love this song! I picked it up quicker than any song I've ever heard which is strange because I don't even speak Cherokee, only English and a few words in Swahili and French. This is such a great song to sing and if I'm ever in a band I'll try to mix english and Cherokee with a few other languages.
I LOVE Walela. I'm not NA per se, but according to my geneology I have a great great grandparent of Cherokee/Cree ancestry...so I have been researching the beautiful heritage.
Also check out the original group "Ulali" their music is breathtaking and soulful.They have some clips on youtube and are Tuscarora and Apache. Other similar female native groups are Asani and M'Girl ( both Canadian native groups). Their music is wonderful and relaxing, very similar to Walela.
You gotta realize Courtney..when ya look up Rita Coolidge(the first woman in the video)...she was a 60's flower child folk and country singer for awhile, so yes, some of their philosophy may be a bit new age, depending on your age, how you were raised, and where you grew up.
What does your name "Walela" mean in the language where you were born? Fascinating that the same word with the same spelling could travel between Africa and the Cherokee Indian tribe. Would like to know more.
Feline they are doing a show. Would you rather she stood there solemnly? lol. Also the blonde haired daughter was a recording artist, she did pop music. Rita Coolidge sings folk/country music. They all are talented musically inclined women.
All societies used to worship the sun all over the world. Even christianity was based indirectly on it, but replaced a man instead of the sun. Carl Sagan once said we are the children of the stars. Is there an equivalent of astrology/astronomy in Native American culture?
My dad was middle eastern.He told me that originally the people of his country Persia,which became Iran, were not Islamic but we're a religion based on the Sun. Islam became the dominant religion but he was raised in whatever that Sun religion was called,I forgot what he told me it was called.He wasn't devoutly religious,more spiritual,but I was surprised to know that he wasn't Muslim. His mother was Moslem/Muslim but apparently the children were raised in their fathers religion,which was that Sun religion.
Native American is generic. There are a tremendous number of tribes and their traditions and languages vary. The ladies singing are Native American. Coolidge was born in Lafayette, Tennessee. She is of Scottish and Cherokee Native American Through DNA testing many of those in some of the tribes are part European and their families have been on the reservations for well over a hundred years as well as those who live off of them.
I just wish more mixedbloods --as myself (adopted) Shawnee/Seneca/white-- were as easily accepted as those with fame. My med. brown hair/blue eyes make me no less Native. Vasinger: not to argue, but, that's the problem with society, a person may ask for spiritual help in their own language, and others protest heathenism, because they do not understand that language. Peeluci Akotha: Sky Father in Shawnee.
조상원 its been said that the natives originated from North East asia and so that's why there's some similarities in the culture and language but I see no body talk about this lol
I hope more natives learn about the name yahweh or how the cherokee say it yahwah (way its pronounced) this is the true name of the creator because it comes from hebrew and paleo hebrew the oldest language the first language.
Why does she have to be a "cursed white woman?" I think the more whites and not indian, non whites try to understand, and maybe adopt Native American Beliefs, the better. The "white man" needs to learn from his mistakes; his murder, enslavement, and imprisonment of not just the Native American, of who I am proudly 1/6th, but the Black Race, of which my father was, and the Japanese of whom my mother was. Hating them forever for what their ancestors did is only hurting those who hate them.
Walela is so wonderful! So much light and healing comes from their music!
You sometimes come to a point when words do not have to be spoken. This gifted family of female singers are a blessing. Thx WD.
My youngest at 14 is 1/2 Hopi Native American, registered with her tribe in AZ and who participates in all of the Hopi tribal traditions (dances, customs, language).
I am 59...I grew up in NY playing my acoustic guitar from a very early age, training myself to sing like Rita Coolidge, Emmylou Harris and other ladies of that time whose songs I eventually sang to my children, my first who passed 33 years ago at 7.5 months after being born at 1 pound and hanging on to life those few months, her two siblings born after her and are now on their own and my youngest, now 14 all of whom I sang to sleep while nursing them. I am blessed to be a mother of each of my children, so unique and beautiful in their own way. This song in particular even now when I sing carries me to a place of comfort and peace....
THIS SONG IS SO WONDERFUL AND YOUR MUSIC HAS PROFOUND AFFECT ON PEOPLE. THANK YOU, WALELA, FOR BEING YOU!
AHO!
TELLS GOOD STORIES
i have found Welala and you ladies ~ thank you sweet sisters of the native musical land..mother nature earth.
Such a very lovely beautful and spirital song. I dearley love it.
Some things are meant to happen. This lovely trio of very talented women obviously fall into that group.
Rita Coolidge, The most beautiful Cherokee woman to ever grace a stage and sing with such loveliness. Wado!! Rita.. Never say Dohiya to your fans we love you.
Thanks for both responses; just went to ritacoolidge dot com website, and will now look up more info on "Walela." Beautiful music; really enjoyed the video on RUclips describing the music and soul philosophy behind it. Very pleased to find out Rita won the "Nammy." Didn't know anything about this!
I just saw a old song/video of Rita Coolidge she has an amazing voice and I exactly think she looks better now than she did in the 70. Walea is a great group seens we could learn alot from music and wise people like them.
Well, you hear that Coolige-sound-of-voice in Priscilla too. Wonderfull. Loved it all my life,
your songs are beautiful , I am proud of my Cherokee heritage
Her music makes me fell connected. Dancing on the beach waving my arms and hands are pure joy, happiness, and serenity. Gotta feel the vibes
Love to you all
Wow--How does Rita get more beautiful as she ages? Her music grows along with her spirit.
God bless Priscilla's family.
Especially her children, Laura and Paul.
So sad to hear of Priscilla's passing. Although we broke up long ago, I still often thought of her. Heaven has a new 'Hummingbird'.
A very wonderful way to look at life! Oh, if only I could be so strong...
Hell yeah! MUCH LOVE always! Timeless
IDK why but when I hear these words ( weh dah ya ho ) I feel in within my whole body an must sing along no matter what im doing I stop an start singing.
"Cherokee Morning Song" will play at my funeral - most beautiful
Her niece Laura has some nice music. Gonna download.
Awesomely Awesome Awesomeness! You do us proud. Thank You for the reminder!
love all your songs it is life
WOWO I have listened to you music for some time now and am hapy to see you here on the tube!! COOL!
A lot of what people call New Age is really very old pre-Christian teachings. My great Grandmother who didn't know how to read would say that all things in nature had a spirit and a mind of their own. That they were aware not only of each other but of everyone about them. She was a bone setter and a midwife with a heart of Gold.
Excellent.
Thank you for sharing this wisdom that I remember hearing before. The human experience is a trying one full of adversity. But we can choose this day whom we will serve - Love or fear?
I'll certainly check out these groups
I love this song! I picked it up quicker than any song I've ever heard which is strange because I don't even speak Cherokee, only English and a few words in Swahili and French. This is such a great song to sing and if I'm ever in a band I'll try to mix english and Cherokee with a few other languages.
I love giving thanks to God for the beauty of the sunrise and sunset
I LOVE Walela. I'm not NA per se, but according to my geneology I have a great great grandparent of Cherokee/Cree ancestry...so I have been researching the beautiful heritage.
Also check out the original group "Ulali" their music is breathtaking and soulful.They have some clips on youtube and are Tuscarora and Apache. Other similar female native groups are Asani and M'Girl ( both Canadian native groups). Their music is wonderful and relaxing, very similar to Walela.
beautiful
When will they perform again!!!, Truly beautiful...
" The Voice Of The Soul "
the truth comes in grate bouty the sound of light and of creation
AND THE TRUTH SHALL SET US FREE
A'ho Beautiful! Wado!
They sound exactly like they do during a live performance aswell as on thier CD
RIP Priscilla
Walela is Rita's Cherokee name which means hummingbird.
Walela, Please learn about the history of old Korea, the Chosun Dynasty to find the root of cherokee.
All that matters is love.
What is Rita doing now? Haven't heard anything in awhile; would love to know / hear more! Thanks, Catherine Todd
You gotta realize Courtney..when ya look up Rita Coolidge(the first woman in the video)...she was a 60's flower child folk and country singer for awhile, so yes, some of their philosophy may be a bit new age, depending on your age, how you were raised, and where you grew up.
Tok'sa my sisters, Tok'sa :-)
So, why are they no longer performing?
What does your name "Walela" mean in the language where you were born? Fascinating that the same word with the same spelling could travel between Africa and the Cherokee Indian tribe. Would like to know more.
Feline they are doing a show. Would you rather she stood there solemnly? lol. Also the blonde haired daughter was a recording artist, she did pop music. Rita Coolidge sings folk/country music. They all are talented musically inclined women.
i heard the name ,now i know a bit more
WHEN 👍💔
All societies used to worship the sun all over the world. Even christianity was based indirectly on it, but replaced a man instead of the sun. Carl Sagan once said we are the children of the stars.
Is there an equivalent of astrology/astronomy in Native American culture?
My dad was middle eastern.He told me that originally the people of his country Persia,which became Iran, were not Islamic but we're a religion based on the Sun. Islam became the dominant religion but he was raised in whatever that Sun religion was called,I forgot what he told me it was called.He wasn't devoutly religious,more spiritual,but I was surprised to know that he wasn't Muslim. His mother was Moslem/Muslim but apparently the children were raised in their fathers religion,which was that Sun religion.
I hope more natives come to Jesus Christ. I am native American and I accept Jesus as my Saviour.
Why not?!
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I like THE native american history, it's just like THE Molucan history.
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I believe she would be in her early to mid sixties. And yes, isn't she gorgeous![inside and out.]
Native American is generic. There are a tremendous number of tribes and their traditions and languages vary. The ladies singing are Native American. Coolidge was born in Lafayette, Tennessee. She is of Scottish and Cherokee Native American Through DNA testing many of those in some of the tribes are part European and their families have been on the reservations for well over a hundred years as well as those who live off of them.
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I just wish more mixedbloods --as myself (adopted) Shawnee/Seneca/white-- were as easily accepted as those with fame. My med. brown hair/blue eyes make me no less Native.
Vasinger: not to argue, but, that's the problem with society, a person may ask for spiritual help in their own language, and others protest heathenism, because they do not understand that language. Peeluci Akotha: Sky Father in Shawnee.
im Korean and I have no idea why but I can actually understand this , are they using Korean words ????????????/ wtf
조상원 its been said that the natives originated from North East asia and so that's why there's some similarities in the culture and language but I see no body talk about this lol
She isn't necessarily a white woman either just because her hair is blonde. Bleach exists.
I hope more natives learn about the name yahweh or how the cherokee say it yahwah (way its pronounced) this is the true name of the creator because it comes from hebrew and paleo hebrew the oldest language the first language.
#MMIW
Why does she have to be a "cursed white woman?" I think the more whites and not indian, non whites try to understand, and maybe adopt Native American Beliefs, the better. The "white man" needs to learn from his mistakes; his murder, enslavement, and imprisonment of not just the Native American, of who I am proudly 1/6th, but the Black Race, of which my father was, and the Japanese of whom my mother was. Hating them forever for what their ancestors did is only hurting those who hate them.