Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. Intertwining a deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet surging with relevance. Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. 11 years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever evolving soundscape.
Led by the collective voice of sisters Leah and Chloe, and joined by their beloved band – percussionist Biko Casini and bassist/guitarist David Brown – Rising Appalachia is a melting pot of folk music simplicity, textured songwriting, and those bloodline harmonies that only siblings can pull off. Listen for a tapestry of song, clawhammer banjo tunes, fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar, djembe, barra, bodhran, spoken word, and a wealth of musical layering that will leave you called to action and lulled into rhythmic dance simultaneously. It is both genre bending and familiar at the same time. Proudly born and raised in the concrete jungle of Atlanta, Georgia, sharpening their instincts in the mountains of Appalachia, and fine tuning their soul on the streets of New Orleans they have crafted a 6-album career from the dusts of their passion.
In 2015 Rising Appalachia founded the Slow Music Movement, to help maintain an independent musical spirit in the face of such a fast-paced world. They are creatively committed to keeping their work accessible at the local street level as well as expanding to larger audiences abroad, and have continued to maintain autonomy by self- managing, recording, producing and creating, and directing their work.
The Tiny House Warriors: Our Land is Home is a part of a mission to stop the Kinder Morgan TransMountain pipeline from
crossing unceded Secwepemc Territory.
Ten tiny houses will be built and placed strategically along the 518 km TransMountain pipeline route to assert Secwepemc Law.
We thank the 40+ artists who have contributed to our first album....more
I can't actually find any song with the rez kids that doesn't bang. Even in the beginning when the production wasn't as strong as possible. But I still love every part of it. Ok also don't need to curse it's lazy. You have enough to say u don't have to depend on cursing. Blow up yall we need a new album...or a single xoxo MAREBEARCARES
I love SNRK so much! I dig every LP they've dropped to date, but Snotty Nose Rez Kids is still my favorite record. I love the old-school sound ❤️ nisemikol
Bond fanatics will adore this funky highlight from Movimotion's new soundtrack for "The Edge of Duty," an unmade ’60s spy thriller. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 29, 2018