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.

Lisa G is a songcatcher. She holds a vision for a world where singing is once again an integral part of daily community life. May we use this most ancient technology to meet life's challenges and celebrations, open our hearts, and uplift our lives.

Lisa G. Littlebird is the director of the 250-member Wholehearted Chorus in Carmel and San Diego, CA. She has been on the faculty as a community singing facilitator at Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA since 2006. She is a singer, composer and teacher with more than 30 years of musical experience, facilitating community singing as medicine for our world.  Learn more at http://thebirdsings.com.

NUEVA HUMANIDAD
💠 RELEASING DEC 19 💠

Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yaima/1405542863054620

Bandcamp- https://yaimamusic.bandcamp.com/releases

The YAIMA Music Project
Featuring Multi-Instrumentalist & Producer Masaru Higasa and Vocalist Pepper Proud
has often been described as timeless and unmistakable,
offering a balanced synergy of both the masculine and feminine expression.
Their melodious soundscapes showcase instruments from all over the world.
Inspired by the Majesty of Nature
their musings encompass the listener with driving and revitalizing organic rhythms,
transcendent electronic production,
warm soothing female vocals and heartened lyricism.
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Their intention is to create a bridge between Nature and Humankind,
an expansive experience that encourages growth and graceful passage 
for the hearts and minds of their listeners.
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The name YAIMA emerges from two sources
one from the Mapudungun language meaning "that which water runs through”
and the other from the culturally preserved Yaeyama District of Okinawa Japan- 
Over the last 5 years YAIMAs music has been reaching the ears and hearts
of listeners from all around the world.
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Meagan Moon is following