The duo—sisters Tal & Acacia—grew up in Portland, Maine, in a decidedly Christian household and attended an inner-city school their parents ran for underprivileged youth. Tal & Acacia first began songwriting and playing guitar as teenagers, while the family spent an insightful year in Russia volunteering with the Salvation Army social services. After returning from Russia, the sisters developed a stronger sense of the world during separate collegiate pursuits in opposite regions of North America.
Now, in their early twenties, Tal & Acacia aim to create songs that wake listeners and refresh the soul “like a cold splash of water for those who hear it.” Especially in desert times, the songwriting duo’s music ministers and inspires. Realizing that sometimes we slumber in our walk with God and take a hiatus from His presence, Tal & Acacia desire to stir listeners to become alive again.
Musically, Tal & Acacia bear resemblance to such acts as Feist, Norah Jones, Imogen Heap and Sixpence None The Richer, and credit songwriting inspiration from artists like Keith Green and Stevie Wonder. The quirky pop sound of Tal & Acacia's debut album, titled Wake Me, is a breath of fresh air—defined by catchy choruses—and girded in joy. Distinctly rich and infectious, Wake Me intuitively embraces the clash between the principled, spiritual inner self and a confusing, glittery outer culture. Borrowing a line from “The Noah Song,” Wake Me is also an awakening for Tal & Acacia as the duo enters a new phase, unfolding as artists and subtle social commentators.
Produced by Monroe Jones (Ginny Owens, Chris Rice, Third Day, Caedmon’s Call), Tal & Acacia'sWake Me album is a collection of songs meant for the times, to energize and inspire, and free us. Jones states, “I love this album; it sounds like an iPod commercial. I am moved by this music. We are all in the desert and not by accident today, and people are ready to hear something new and fresh like this.”
Wow, thanks for adding me . . . You Gals may be part of saving us from the usual stale radio fare . . . Great tunes, great lyrics, and amazing talent, most definitely, def, def, definitely gifts from God. God Bless You DLIVAHH
I was just listening to the accoustic version of YahWeh, it's just as beautiful as the one on "Wake Me". I know it's not on there, why did you keep this treasure off the album? I'm praying as you asked.
Wow!! truly amazing I knew from when we was young going to church together I knew in my heart you both had talent.. Truly amazing talent that God has blessed you both with I wish you both the best of luck and hey maybe i will stop down to Nash and see if I can find ya lol.... God Bless Jon MacConney
Beautiful music! Keep up the good work and stay close as sisters. Thats so important to have family with the same spirituality as you. Keep reaching others for God, and He will bless you as we are blessed by your music.
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I HEARD GARBAGE IN ON THE RADIO AND HAD TO FIND Y'ALL! GOOD LUCK IN ALL YOUR ENDEAVORS AS INSPIRING ARTISTS! DEFINITE POTENTIAL FOR REACHING THE TOP. :)
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