Wombyn

This poem combines excerpts of Climbing PoeTree's feature-length 2 woman show "Hurricane Season," composed exclusively for the first ever women's gathering with the International Council of the 13 Indigenous Grandmothers at Montezuma Well, Arizona.

Poetry written and performed by Alixa and Naima, Climbing PoeTree
The music behind the lyrics created by E. Oneal Latimore

I Have Witnessed the Water

SEEDS

my brother lives in a jungle concrete
like a belly gone to rumbling
only wants a taste of the sky
wind and fire, setting the seeds
for the son of his son come with him
one day to come
my sister her hands are raised
for the stakes are high and she knows it
and i am singing for her vision
singing for her vision

this is not mere speech
all we seek is here where we stand and
shape as clay, turning tides dug deep and
wider still to hold what comes
and wider still to say

we'll never be moved from here
our lives will live in the seeds we've sown
calling what's coming clear
our will is held in the gardens we've grown
as light from the sun we can give
as rivers meeting can become one
walk toward the call of this
and plant it deep for the ones to come

one day
none shall be imprisoned
for tending the land
for feeding our children
one day
we will cherish the soil
valued more than gold
its value more than gold

one day our hands will raise
for the way we walk and how we own it
and i am singing for this vision
singing for this vision

(Vocal polyphony)

this is not mere speech
all we seek is here where we stand and
shape as clay, turning tides dug deep and
wider still to hold what comes
and wider still to say

we'll never be moved from here
our lives will live in the gardens we've grown
calling what's coming clear
our will is held in the seeds we've sown
as light from the sun we can give
as rivers meeting can become one
walk toward the call of this
and plant it deep for the ones to come

my brother live in a jungle concrete
like a belly gone to rumbling
only wants a taste of the sky
wind and fire, setting the seeds
for the son of his son to
come with him one day
taste the roots he was born from
pass him the story how all
hands came together as
one

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Seeds

"Wider Circles" is the newest album from Rising Appalachia. With influences of folk, soul, roots, world music, and poetry, the album showcases the alchemy of sibling harmonies paired with banjo and fiddle duets. The album was inspired by folk standards and traditional hymns, old mountain odes, and activist anthems that pull equally from the swampy sounds of the bayou, the twang of the Appalachian mountains, and the beat of a global rhythm.

Medicine

Wider Circles

A remix i did on Maui last winter....Enjoy!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow-Israel “Iz” Kamakawiwoole(Kaminanda remix)

Thirty jazz-pop narratives to accompany your cup of coffee, whether on a night the city lights softly glow, or by a sun-drenched window on a lovely afternoon.
Indulge in a feast of melodies – at times romantic, at times dreamy, and at other times stirring nostalgia – all gently weaving their way into your heart.
From the waltz of a piano to groovy basslines, from the sweet serenade of a saxophone to the warm touch of an acoustic guitar, feel the moments of love and life, beautifully portrayed by a rich tapestry of instruments

Soulful Organ Groove

Produced by : Ryan Herr Music 

Recorded/Engineered by: Tyson Leonard 

Co-Produced by: Jesse Hendricks 

Musicians/Instruments: 

Tyson Leonard: Violin, Octave Mandolin 

Jesse Hendricks: Banjo, Saxophone, Flutes, Didg, Steel Drums, Percussion 

Ryan Herr: Guitar, Mandolin, Bass, Kalimba, Percussion 

Dayv Cabrito: Upgright Bass 

Krikor Andonian: Accordian, Toy Piano, Melodica, Duduk 

Adam Kapuscinski: Percussion 

Recorded at Tree Top Studios in Santa Cruz, CA 

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The Tide (Acoustic)

From The Ground Up (Acoustic)

Amethyst

Sacred (feat. Kayt Pearl & Porangui)

May we remember that love heals everything and that love is what we are!!!

Love Is The Medicine

Remast

Spirit's Cradle (remix by CASTANEA)

Tulli Tulli (remix by CASTANEA)

Novels Of Acquaintance (remix by CASTANEA)

A representation of the alchemy of music. Transforming the pain of change of loss into evolution, growth and creation. 

JUST BREATHE <3

Breathe

Leylines

11 Indigo Dance  -feat Maurice Turner

Child Of Universe

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.

Novels Of Acquaintance (remix by CASTANEA)

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