Performance by Rising Appalachia
Rising Appalachia gave two performances at Bioneers 2025. Watch their second performance below.
Rising Appalachia, the brainchild of Atlanta-raised sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith, rooted in the rich musical traditions of their family and region, is an internationally touring folk ensemble with a passionate global following. Eschewing industry norms, they have independently forged their own exemplary, deeply ethical, value-driven path for 16 years, producing seven albums and conducting tours around the world while simultaneously immersing themselves in community-building, cultural exchange programs, and music gathering and sharing everywhere they go. Their most recent album (their first of carefully curated cover songs) is: Folk & Anchor.
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“Stand Like an Oak” by Rising Appalachia
A luminous example of socially engaged and visionary artistry, Rising Appalachia perform their song “Stand Like an Oak.”
Art That Responds to the Times: Wisdom from Rising Appalachia
Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia discusses making art that brings people together and responds to the times we’re in with Bioneers Arts Coordinator, Polina Smith.