ULALI, a women’s a cappella trio, has created a new genre of Native American music from its strong traditional roots and personal contemporary styles. Known for its unusual harmonies and wide vocal and musical range, ULALI’s sound encompasses an array of indigenous music including Southeast choral singing (pre-blues and gospel) and pre-Columbian (before the borders) music. This First Nations women’s group, which took its name from the Tuscarora word for songbird, sings music in the many styles and languages of its ancestors. With powerful, soulful voices, ULALI’s performances are also political, romantic and humorous.

Shifting Borders [.doc]