I discovered those 2 beautiful young women and their music in 2015 , the year where i started a cancer treatment . In Mexico. I dance on the beach with their music ( it was part of my healing process). In 2020. I am still loving and listening to Rising Appalachia ............alive and well.............Thank you from a young spirit 66 years old woman from Vancouver Island.

Listening to this - an old favorite - while at the hospital preparing for labor. Thank you, Rising Appalachia, for being my companion for many a kitchen dance party, tearful drive, passionate renewal, and moment of parenting - this one included.

I remember encountering these two jewels about 8 years ago playing on the streets of New Orleans during my traveling days. I am so glad to see that they are receiving some well deserved attention. Love you Leah and Chloe! Thank you Tiny Desk!

Listening to Rising Appalachia is like walking through a rolling field of wheat in the spring sun. Wonderful lyrics telling an awesome storyone song at a time. Thanks Rising Appalachia and thanks NPR!

Wow from Burkina Faso to blue grass.......the power of music, a language of its own.

We have seen them for years. Sister harmonies are hard to beat. As delightful as their music is, they are even more impressive humans. Before and after performances they always took time to speak with my daughters. Great to see them here.

Just adding to the sea of people who love Rising Appalachia. David Brown, that brilliant musician on guitar, also taught my Appalachia-born-bred son to play upright bass through our local arts council. So I was blown away to see him here. I've loved them and had them in constant rotation on my Spotify for years. Thank you, NPR.

Outstanding vocals. Great lyrics. Musicianship is top notch. And the last song of the set is RIGHTEOUS!

Magic Folk heals soul and heart ❤. Medicine of encouragement from two wonderful sisters who radiate life-affirming with their band. Thank you for this music. 😊💞💗💖

Two musically and creatively gifted women who embellish the world with their love of natures wisdom with their brilliance of consciousness and expansive awareness. Pure joy!! So deeply grateful for their Light.

Medicine Song has a whole new powerful meaning in Coronavirus world. Makes me think of all the men and women doctors, nurses who've dedicated there life's to learning medicine, and protecting elders and helping others. This Song should be played on all radio stations at 7PM.

Of all the Tiny Desk concerts I have viewed so far, this group seems to communicate with each others eyes more so than most. I love it, very connected.

I didn't realize I was gonna be listening to Folk Against the Machine this morning

These two sisters in Rising Appalachia have a wild, fresh sound--which is quite appealing! Bravo! Good Luck!

NPR keeps giving us the greatest of all times. The grammy isn't even worthy of awarding these great minds.

I had the pleasure of seeing these beautiful sisters perform in Ashland, Oregon and hearing Leah Song with Climbing Poetree in 2014 on Maui and I have to say, being in their presence and music is just something else.

This music is very cool and has a nice vibe to it. NPR tiny desk has truly expanded my taste in music; genres that I never would have thought I'd begin to enjoy. Much appreciated platform for showcasing musicianship.

Wow! Not what I expected. Very unique & talented performers. They deserve a Grammy!!!

African Appalachian Soul music is how I would categorize this.......... great musicianship, the west African fits this sound like a glove....

I am tickled pink that Rising Appalachia is on Tiny Desk! I actually jumped out my chair! I've followed these girls for a while now and they are simply fantastic!!! Thank you!!!! xoxo

*Resilient* (0:00): I am resilient I trust the movement I negate the chaos Uplift the negative I’ll show up at the table, again and again and again I’ll close my mouth and learn to listen These times are poignant The winds have shifted It’s all we can do To stay uplifted Pipelines through backyards Wolves howlin out front Yeah, I got my crew but truth is what I want Realigned and on point Power to the peaceful Prayers to the waters Women at the center All vessels open to give and receive Let’s see the system brought down to it’s knees I’m made of thunder I’m made of lightning I’m made of dirt (yeah) Made of the fine things My father taught me that I’m a speck of dust And this world was made for me So let’s go and try our luck I got my roots down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, deep I got my roots down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, down, deep I got my roots down, down, down, deep I got my roots down, down, down, deep So what are we doing here? What has been done? What are you gonna do about it when the world comes undone? My voice feels tiny and I’m sure so does yours But put us all together we make a mighty roar A mighty roar I am resilient I trust the movement I negate the chaos Uplift the negative I’ll show up at the table, again and again and again I’ll close my mouth and learn to listen ______________________________________ *Medicine* (4:45): Wise men say that rushing is violence And so is your silence When its rooted in compliance To stand firm in loving defiance, Make art your alliance Give voice to the fire Move people to the beat of the wind Gather yourself and begin To dance the song until it ends We are winners, champions of the light Forming in numbers and might Keep the truth close in sight... Medicine Woman, Medicine Man Walking with grace, I know your face, and I trust your hands. Medicine Woman, Medicine Man Walking with grace, I know your face, and I trust your hands. Find your teachers in the voice of the forests Unplug, you cant ignore this Wisdom of the voiceless Remedies are bountiful and surround us From the garden to the farthest Prayer made of star dust Find your healing in the music that calls you The voice that enthralls you What do you belong to? Eyes out there’s the setting of the sun Give thanks to each and everyone The lesson is the... Medicine Woman, Medicine Man Walking with grace I know your face, and I trust your hands. Medicine Woman, Medicine Man Walking with grace, I know your face, and I trust your hands. I believe in bending backwards and extending In my tracks Trip back Until the lesson is in action and Your yard is feeding Stop stark the disbelieving Cause the garden holds the shards The medicine is in the seeds when We hold tight to our right to protect and We know our might is 10-fold in connection Our elders hold them bright lights We protect them The medicine is evident The wolf, the hawk, the bear clan We hold tight to our right to protect and We know our might is 10-fold in connection Our elders hold them bright lights We protect them The medicine is evident The wolf, the hawk, the bear clan... Medicine Woman, Medicine Man Walking with grace, I know your face, and I trust your hands. Medicine Woman, Medicine Man Walking with grace, I know your face, and I trust your hands. ______________________________________ *Cuckoo* (11:23): Oh the cuckoo She’s a pretty bird And she warbles as she flies And she nevers Hollers cuckoo Till the fourth day of July Jack of diamonds Jack of diamonds I know you from old You’ve robbed my poor pockets Of my silver and gold Gonna build me A log cabin On a mountain so high So I can See Whitlock As he passes by Oh the cuckoo She’s a pretty bird How I wish she was mine She never drinks whiskey She only drinks wine Oh the cuckoo She’s a pretty bird And she warbles as she flies She never hollers Cuckoo Till the fourth day of July

This is absolutely one of the best sounding live recordings on the internet, beautiful music, amazing singing, wonderful voices ,lovely flow in timing, I'll repeat it every week, like I do with Mother Falcion an d Chris Thile, thank you NPR Tiny desk , one of the most natural sounding desks, buy yourself a top notch stereo, place the speakers left/right from the screen, amd you'll feel like you are there.Thank you so much Tiny desk and all the fanatastic musucians filling my nights, no time to sleep !

I have wanted them to be on NPR for so long such a rooted band.Wish there was more is this kind of music around🙏

I had the pleasure of seeing them live in Cincinnati last fall, so much love and energy! We met them before the show, very kind and humble.

One of my favorite discoveries on NPR These people are full of positive and enthusiastic thoughts Thanks

What an amazing group of musicians! They obviously love sharing music together. They are what makes America beautiful...

I avoided the banjo most of my life then I discovered Bela Fleck that changed everything . Today I’m a Banjo fan lovely vocals lovely harmonies wonderful performance very nice .

amazing all the folks hearing these sisters for the first time. I love to see them reach new ears!

OMG that recording and mastering quality is superb. That percussion on the frist song sounds so real.

Honor the treaties!!!!! Good to see this music at the perfect time when it is needed, thank you!!!

Thank goodness you're out in the world raising the rising consciousness. I am grateful for your loving mysterious gifts. We're listening... with our great mother. ♥️

Love, love, love! I had the privilege of seeing these beautiful sisters perform in our tiny town of Motueka, New Zealand. Definitely a musical highlight of my life. So grateful for their heart opening, conscious raising, body grooving music!

It's like the music is absolutely overflowing from behind a tiny desk, wild and frolicking in its nature.

I always thought Rising Appalachia fit so good with Tiny Desk, I was waiting for the moment!!! Thank you much for bringing these amazing artists

Wow. I can't help but think Rising Appalachia on tour with Nahko and Medicine for the People would be absolutely epic!

They always give me the best kind of chills when I listen to them sing! So much magic in their lyrics!

Medicine is a good song. I never knew that i would hear reggae from Appalachian region. Nice to hear a song with intelligible words and a story to boot. Very good. Keep going ladies.

*_0:00_**_ - Resilient_* 3:45 / 3:58 *_4:45_**_ - Medicine_* 9:23 / 9:35 *_11:23_**_ - Cuckoo_* 17:04

A lot of people now don't know how much Appalachian music had an influence on American Folk , Old-time , hillbilly and buck dance music all which would later influence ROCK a Billy and finally southern ROCK and Roll it's wonderful to hear a new take on a classic sound good job 👍❤👏👏👏👏

The evolution of "Medicine" over the years is astonishing. Its wonderful to hear their sound evolve as they do

Absolutely love and appreciate these two incredible humans! So much love. Peaceful deep breaths exhale inhale and begin again

OMG IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE FOREVER

Whenever I am having a bad day or when the News of the world overwhelms me I listen to them... it fill up my heart with hope for the future it brightens my day like the warm sunlight .

finally some national recognition of these awesome loving women

Biko Casini! Proud of you Farm brother, doing good works in the world :). Honor the treaties indeed

These Ladies are good harmonizing... their sound is amazing, great lyrics, cool instruments, & both Ladies are a vision of Loveliness. A friend turned me onto Rising Appalachia 2 days ago & I'm such a fan already...I totally love the music & the Ladies both are so cool

It's about time you've had them on. They've been making amazing music for years!

They are so strong and passionate. "My voice sounds tiny and I'm sure so does yours. But put us all together we make a mighty roar."💗💪

Aaaaaah YES. Much LOVE and irie vibes to the Smith Sisters all the way from Cape Town 🇿🇦✨ Thank you to the NPR tiny desk team for finally bringing this dynamic and powerful duo onto your platform and family. Niza nini eMzansi torho ndiyanicela nizosisikelela ngalomculo wenu. Siyanithembisa sizonuohatha kakuhle kanjani 🙏🏾🤗

The day before this was posted, I questioned why Rising Appalachia didn’t have a Tiny Desk concert. Ask and you shall receive

Always thankful to find new banjo music, especially when it's not played super fast

I feel like I'm in an enchanted farm listening to this!

I LOVE TO WATCH THESE 2 GALS SING --- THEY ARE SO MUCH INTO THEIR MUSIC WITH ALL THE HAND MOVEMENTS AND THEIR SWAYING THEIR BODIES ---- YOU CAN TELL THAT THEY LOVE THEIR MUSIC AND IT MAKES YOU ENJOY IT AS MUCH AS THEY DO !!!!!!

Thank you for standing at the rock !! Love your music and you all !!

Medicine..sounds like a Marley song...crazy good...

Hope you ladies show up at the table again and again and again and again! Beautiful

Been waiting for them to be on tiny desk this makes me so happy

Just when I was going to get some sleep you bless us again NPR 👏🏽

I really enjoyed this concert. Very unique group playing wonderful acoustic music. Kudos to whoever selects the musical groups for the Tiny Desk concerts.

This is wonderful. Beautiful hearts. Deeply needing this music in this time. Also appreciating the close-ups of "Honor The Treaties"

Cuckoo brought chills up my spine. Great musicians who are at their best when they play the old tunes. Exceptionally talented clawhammer banjo playing. Who knew Chloe was that good on the banjo? I thought she was just guitar and fiddle, as if that weren't enough.

You guys are amazing, what an amazing session. I am a singer song writer from Scotland and I play Bodhran, this is truly beautiful. great combinations, first class delivery. Thank you so much.

Amazing ,Beautiful, wonderful!

HI! I am Sweden and just found you on the internet. You guys rock! Your music and energy is wonderful! Thank you!

I feel like I’m in kindergarten and it’s THE GREAT AMERICAN TEACH IN. 😍😍😍

This artist makes me feel nostalgic. Music like this is why I started my channel

This has made my day!!! I saw them live once at a festival in s.f. They are amazing.

First second hearing the banjo and i knew i would love this. And now that i hear the singing, i instantly recognize one of the sisters. I heard her singing with nahko a lot before. Wow. I hear similar vibes. Makes sense. This is so beautiful

Yesssssss! Have loved this duo for years. They are so talented!

Beautiful, ever considered having LP (Laura Pergolizzi) on NPR tiny desk concert!!!! Would love to see her on here!!!!

Have a great day everyone 💙

Absolutely beautiful made me smile from the first note to the last the world is a better place because of music like this it lifts the heart Thank you

Asheville represent!

seriously talented people here

I have never heard of this group before but they have a delightful sound! Thanks once more NPR for the exposure ❤️

These ladies Live is an amazing experience. I saw them at red rock with Trevor hall April of ‘22. Despite the power outages they did a fantastic job. Thank you both for being authentic and inspirational!

was just listenin to sassafras earlier on my way to work . so happy to see these wonderful women + their band on this platform . 🙏🏼💙

So good. Day before election night. I needed that song, "Resilient."

The music expresses the band. They have there own sound. a very peaceful easy listening original twist. Great performance, fun to watch. I am a new fan.

i love this version of the cuckoo !!!!

Yes to positive music, we need more it of these days! We need a tiny desk for Trevor Hall or Mike Love’s solo show

Wow! That was some amazing music, loved every minute !!! In the last song I couldn’t help but hear Townes van Zandt !!!

Gosh they sound better and better every time I hear them!! 😍

Ermahger!!! Finally they get some recognition this is one of my favorite bands

That ngoni on Medicine...whew. Heck, every instrument all three songs were amazing!

YEEESSSS! I've been waiting for this one. I love Rising Appalachia

Thank you...I'm leaving this feeling joyful, hopeful and resilient.

love the cellist! he plays plays bass with it nicely!

This is music for the soul - it's lovely to see the enjoyment they get from playing and singing

Been a fan for a few years!!!! 💗 happy to see them here on NPR tiny desk

Been watching these sisters since the beginning and now look at them. God is good!!! Wow! 🕊🌄🌟

Truly my music medicine.

Love love love this! So much good music out there to bring in the new era. One People, many colors.

I LOVE THEIR SENSE OF HUMOR AND THEIR DIFFERENT ARRANGEMENTS !!!!!!!

these are so beautiful, how proud must their parents be..love them

Fills my heart with happiness to see these sisters on tiny desk, medicine tribe love! 🕉🙏☺️

What a cool band.

Blessed to have Discovered these Sisters and their Band a few years ago 🎵🎼🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

These beautiful ladies look like they make their own soap and it smells delicious.