Is Rising Appalachia cultural appropriation?

November 10, 2021 Written by

Is Rising Appalachia cultural appropriation? Its a real concern, cultural appropriation, and we take our roles seriously in the public eye to be honorable to our own story and the many untold stories of women around the world. We also work hard to have a creative voice and know that mockery or costuming can feel offensive if it is out of context.

What nationality is rising Appalachia? Rising Appalachia is an American Appalachian folk music group led by multi-instrumentalist sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith.

Who is in Rising Appalachia? Sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith started Rising Appalachia in 2004 as an experiment in combining Southern musical traditions with global influences. Their music has taken them around the world, including Asheville where they’ve been part of the region’s music community since the 1990s.

What genre of music is rising Appalachia? 

Folk
Rising Appalachia / Genre

Is Rising Appalachia cultural appropriation? – Additional Questions

Are Rising Appalachia sisters?

Join us for an evening with the folk music sister-duo, Rising Appalachia. They are self-described folk musicians at their core, but have masterfully merged the sonic textures of folk, world, and urban music on their seventh album, Leylines.

What instruments do Rising Appalachia play?

Although Leah and Chloe Smith consider their voices as their primary instrument, Leah also plays banjo and bodhran on the album, while Chloe plays guitar, fiddle, and banjo.