Walela

Walela, a trio of singers named for the Cherokee word for hummingbird, was founded in 1996 by sisters Rita Coolidge and Priscilla Coolidge, with Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield as the third member. The group gained initial recognition through their inclusion on Robbie Robertson and the Red Road Ensemble's album Music for The Native Americans. Their debut release, Walela, was released in 1997 under Triloka Records. This album earned them significant accolades at the Nammy Awards (Native American Music Awards), where they won Debut Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "The Warrior". Walela performed extensively during the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, further boosting their visibility. Subsequent albums include Unbearable Love in 2000, Live In Concert in 2004, and Best Of Walela in 2007. The group faced controversy in the 2010s regarding their eligibility for Native American Music Awards due to questions about their tribal citizenship.

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