“But more than that,” Leah says, “they tell a story together, and that story weaves the listener into the sonic tapestries of the roots of Rising Appalachia.” And the tapestries are rich, drenched in ...

Sister duo Rising Appalachia is poised to release a new album, The Lost Mystique of Being In the Know | Photo by Chad Hess Rising Appalachia is an eclectic regional ensemble featuring banjo-playing ...

Over the past 11 years, Rising Appalachia has rolled around the U.S. picking up bits and pieces and influences from regional folk music and from global traditions. So their eclectic roots music sound, ...

While their name might indicate otherwise, Rising Appalachia make music that isn’t limited to any particular time or place. They effectively merge a mix of international influences with an inherent ...

Sisters Chloe and Leah Smith grew up with a dichotomous lifestyle. They attended Inman Middle School and Grady High School, but their parents frequently brought them to the Southern Appalachian region ...