Walaya

Walaya is the first single off Ripple Effect Band's upcoming album. Listen and download here https://rippleeffectband.bandcamp.com... It features the well-loved Kunibidji singer Rachel Thomas and Na-kara woman Jolene Lawrence, one of Arnhem Land’s most exciting female drummers. Walaya was written by singer Rachel Thomas in the 1990’s and opens with the original recording of the song made on a cassette tape. Rachel is a long-standing gospel singer and composer who believes in the power of music to soothe and bring healing. The title ‘Walaya’ refers to the beautiful seaside cliff area of Maningrida. Subscribe to Ripple Effect Band’s channel for the latest music videos, behind the scenes, live performances and more:    / @rippleeffectband6092   Connect with Ripple Effect Band here: Instagram:   / ripple_effect_band   Facebook:   / maningrida.ripple.effect   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GvHK... Website: https://www.ripple-effect-band.com/ Nga-lawáya nga-kona, warabba nga-kona ngana Waláya (I went down to the beach, on my own, down by the cliffs) Nga-nana kurrula, kabbala ka-wolo-bena nga-nana Kabalko ka-renjdjeya (I watched the saltwater and the boat passing Kabalko Island) Nga-nana warrawarra ya-rlabína ya-wolo-bena nga-lawáya nga-kona (I watched the sun going down) Nga-nana bolkárda ka-mangkíba ka-rénjdjeya maloya ka-wolo-bena (Lightning strikes the deep blue sea as a storm rolled in) #rippleeffectband #newmusic #firstnations #indigenousmusic