Monika Walls' music is a new sound that feels like it has an old soul. The music takes inspiration from jazz,  folk, even classical music. Every sound that enters her head seems to be reborn as a new creation, with a past. Some call it 'Mondo' style (music of the world) while others just say " it sounds like Monika". Songs that span from gritty blues (White Bread Blues) to a soaring, lyrical fantasy (Vocalise on a Magic Carpet) to a sweet Irish Blessing (Ade) these songs have an instant appeal. The contagious melodies are supported by thoughtful, story like lyrics that reflect on the world around them. The debut album 'Parallel Mondo' Spring 2012 is an outpouring of songs that appeal to the socially conscious listener with a positive vibe that draws in a wide audience. Monika has always been fascinated by singing many different styles of music (Masters of Vocal Performance, Indiana University) so that while living in Europe for five years Monika's audience would speak of spine tingling sensations. It seems audiences in Canada  are inclined to agree.

Returning to Winnipeg  a few years ago she was woken one night by a song in her head. The song was unknown to her but insisted on being heard. She sang it into a recording device and immediately two more songs followed. Since that call to songwriting she has written over 70 songs including a major work of 20 songs called 'Handmaid of the Lord' the nativity seen through the eyes of Mary, which debuted in Dec. 2010 to a sold out house. By Dec. 2011 the word had spread about the amazing and unique experience as hundreds more came to hear the new work this past Christmas. As one listener put it, "I kept thinking this song is my favorite...until I heard the next one".

The release of 'Parallel Mondo' will be the beginning of a busy year. Audiences and critics have been responding with great enthusiasm to the music. The demo songs from this album are currently receiving radio play (Live365, CBC radio) and all signs point toward the excitement growing. The songs have a maturity beyond the expectation of a debut album, but then they have been nurtured by years of singing the great music of well established songwriters. There is no other music quite like this on the market, yet listening to it feels like time spent with an old friend.