As I was preparing to open the aviation display rooms at the 'Portal of the Folded Wings' a while back, I heard a beautiful voice singing from within. A lovely young woman was singing up into the dome. She was trying to 'sing' a dove out of the dome so he could be free. That's how I met Emily Richards and some of her family, and I'm very happy that I had the opportunity.
She has a wonderful voice, the lyrics are touching and the music is haunting yet life affirming. Please take a look and a listen to her music.
Titled "Valhalla", after the Valhalla Memorial Park, Burbank, CA
Titled "Folded Wings", from the 'Portal of the Folded Wings-Shrine To Aviation", Burbank, CA
The Valhalla Memorial Park entrance portal opened in 1924. Local radio station KELW (owned by real estate developer Earl White) broadcast orchestra music and singing from within the structure on a regular basis. When United Airport (now Bob Hope) opened in 1930, aircraft noise ended that tradition.
75 years later, music returns to the portal when Emily Richards sings there.
*note: It says 'rural' radio. Can you believe that in Burbank?
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