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Wider Circles

43.1M streams

43,071,978

Soul Visions

26.2M streams

26,176,151

Leylines

24.6M streams

24,630,036

Filthy Dirty South

14.3M streams

14,321,760

Resilient

14.1M streams

14,130,639

The Sails of Self

11.4M streams

11,449,001

Stand Like An Oak

5.4M streams

5,365,192

The Lost Mystique of Being in the Know

4.4M streams

4,444,923

Scale Down

2.8M streams

2,835,862

Leah and Chloe

2.5M streams

2,490,184

Biography

Sisters Leah and Chloe Smith founded Rising Appalachia on their back porch in Georgia, playing simple fiddle and banjo melodies and leaning into their families rich musical traditions. It has since become a globally recognized Americana and world folk ensemble, celebrating a unique blend of Southern-rooted music, storytelling, and community. The band features David Brown (bass, guitar), Duncan Wickel (fiddle, cello), and Biko Casini (percussion), and infuses music with a unique tapestry of Appalachian, Irish and traditional influence but stays connected to simple songwriting. Rising Appalachia has captivated audiences for nearly 2 decades, from busking in New Orleans to touring Europe, and has been featured at prestigious venues like Red Rocks, Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Woodford Folk Fest. Their performances at NPR's Tiny Desk and Preservation Jazz Hall have solidified their status in the folk music scene. Breaking industry norms, the band's approach to music is as much an artistic statement as it is a movement, culminating in their newest album, 'Folk and Anchor' a carefully curated collection of cover songs. This project includes remakes from Bob Dylan to James Blake, Erykah Badu to Beyonce and showcases their eclectic style, inviting listeners into a rich musical journey.