The Wailin' Mahalias
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Music
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The Wailin' Mahalias How Sweet the Sound CD is wonderful ~ wonderful name, wonderful traditional folk. I look forward to hearing more~ keep wailin'!
Megon McDonough - Megon McDonough
The Wailin' Mahalias have been crowd please-rs for several years at our annual Senior Connections/Visiting Ministries fundraiser. There wasn't a toe not tapping at the Senior Varsity Luncheon they performed for at St. Luke's Church. Whether a large venue, private party or living room/bedroom of the home-bound they never fail to lift the spirits of all. Ellen Butkis
- Ellen Butkis
Christine Inserra and her Wailin’ Mahalias brought their joyful, toe tapping harmonies to our home one Christmas when our teenage daughter was recovering from a long illness. We invited close friends to her bedside, and the Mahalias' lively harmonies and warm presence lifted all our hearts. The Wailin’ Mahalias were great favorites at several fund raising concerts for Evanston Caring Ministries organized by First Presbyterian Church of Evanston's Friends in Christ and Reba Place Church's Senior Connections. Lisa Russell - Lisa Russell
The Wailin' Mahalias are dynamic! They performed for our recent successful holiday gathering, and were truly a delight to work with. They sensitively planned their musical selections for our setting and were collaborative at every level. They performed not only with musical excellence but with heartfelt appreciation for the occasion and its attendees.
We recommend them for your gathering without reservation.
Rev. Jacki Belile
Co-Coordinator
Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches
- Rev Jacki Belile
The Mahalias have a folksy sound with a spiritual bent. They are gifted musicians; their strong lead vocals, tight harmonies, and solid instrumentals power uplifting versions of contemporary and classic songs that all ages can enjoy. Gregory Vaughn - Gregory Vaughn
"Hearing the versatile, heartwarming voices of the Wailin' Mahalias from church, country and gospel music. Wow! What an experience!!! They are awesome!
Thanks for sharing your harmonic voices and music with our world" - Sharon DeLaCruz
Discography
Hear samples of our music on our web site as well:
www.wailinmahalias.com
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Bio
This Chicago area band is know for its soulful vocal harmonies in traditional and fresh arrangements of folk, universal gospel and a little bit of blues.
Think: The Weavers, Joan Baez and Mahalia Jackson all wrapped in a fresh package with no expiration date! Great entertainment for all ages.
Most of the group had been singing together in the Lake Street Church of Evanston choir for years before they starting making their own music in 2007.
Guitar, bass and fiddle weave a fabric of sound for the womens vocals to shine though.
Through heartfelt lyrics and unstoppable rhythms, the Wailin Mahalias are sure to lift your spirits, touch your heart, set your fee a-tapping and your hands a-clapping.
Give a fresh listen to old classics (with many non-denominational lyric updates) and enjoy the music of the past in a brand new way.
See our sample program set list and hear short clips of many of our songs performed live.
We play for neighborhood festivals, private parties,
church services, fundraisers, senior centers and other Chicagoland venues.
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