Born Alela Diane Menig, she grew up singing with her musician parents and performing in the school choir. She taught herself guitar, and began writing songs which blend tense, trance-like arpeggios with warm vocals and meditative lyrics about family and nature. Her first recordings were self-released in 2003 as Forest Parade. Her first solo public appearances were at the invitation of fellow Nevada City native Joanna Newsom. She also did a stint in the Nevada City slow grass band Black Bear before continuing with her solo pursuits.
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MissesWaits 4 months ago
Love it!
columbialovesfrank 6 months ago
amazingly talented!
littlemermaid7 9 months ago
One of her most beautiful songs.
Lemminka 11 months ago