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Rising Appalachia
Rising Appalachia is an internationally touring folk ensemble led by Atlanta-raised sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith. Steeped in the musical traditions of the South and influenced by their global travels, the group blends Americana, Appalachian, and world folk into a soulful, harmony-rich sound. Their latest release, Folk & Anchor, is their first album of cover songs—featuring reimagined classics from artists like Bob Dylan, Beyoncé, Hozier, and Erykah Badu—all recorded at Echo Mountain in Asheville, NC. With full-time members David Brown (bass, baritone guitar), Duncan Wickel (fiddle, cello), and Biko Casini (percussion), Rising Appalachia has built a reputation for genre-bending performances, lush instrumentation, and meaningful cultural exchange. Their journey has taken them from New Orleans street corners to global festivals, weaving traditional song studies with community building and activism. Now 16 years and seven studio albums in, the band continues to carve its own path—eschewing industry norms to create music that bridges stories, cultures, and generations.
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Albums See All
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Wider Circles (10 Year Anniversary Edition)
2025
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Folk & Anchor
2024
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The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know
2021
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Leylines
2019
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Remast
2018
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Soul Visions
2013
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Filthy Dirty South
2012
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The Sails of Self
2010
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Scale Down
2007
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Leah and Chloe
2005
Singles & EPs See All
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Agua de la Madre
Single • 2024
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The Bones
Single • 2024
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I Shall Be Released
Single • 2024
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Oh Darlin' (feat. Tina Malia, Chloe Smith, Marya Stark & Ayla Nereo)
Single • 2023
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Stand Like an Oak (Full Band)
Single • 2022
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Into The River (feat. Tina Malia, Leah Song, Ayla Nereo & Marya Stark)
Single • 2022
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Thank You Very Much
Single • 2022
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I Need A Forest Fire
Single • 2022
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Hungry World (feat. Aja Black)
Single • 2021
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Sometimes I
Single • 2020
Videos See All
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Rising Appalachia - Mississippi (Acoustic Home Video)
Rising Appalachia • 5.6K views
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Rising Appalachia - Just A Closer Walk (Acoustic Home Video)
Rising Appalachia • 4K views
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Daughters of Folk
Playlist • YouTube Music
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Rising Appalachia - Official Music Videos
Playlist • Rising Appalachia • 2.8M views
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The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know
Playlist • Rising Appalachia • 117K views
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Rising Appalachia Dec. 15 Livestream Concert
Playlist • Rising Appalachia • 14K views
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