Walaya

by Ripple Effect Band

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Walaya is the first single off Ripple Effect Band's upcoming album. 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.

lyrics

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)

credits

released July 3, 2023
Songwriters: Rachel Thomas and Jacob James
Producers: Jodie Kell and Tara Rostron
Mixing Engineer: Antonia Gauci
Mastering: Becki Whitton
Band: Rachel Thomas (lead vocals), Tara Rostron (Bass, vocals), Jodie Kell (guitar, vocals), Jolene Lawrence (drums, vocals), Rona Lawrence (vocals), Patricia Gibson (Vocals, Keys), Harriet Fraser-Barbour (guitar)

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Ripple Effect Band NT, Australia

Ripple Effect Band are from Maningrida in the Northern Territory of Australia. As the first women in thier community to form a band they have a distinctive sound, beautiful vocals sung in 5 Aboriginal languages with a strong reggae rock backing. Singing songs about life in the top end of Australia, they have a passion about culture and Country and will take you on a journey through Arnhem Land. ... more

discography

Loving and Caring

Aug 2023
Walaya

Jul 2023
Wárrwarra

Jul 2018

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