Leah Song
American singer-songwriter and activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leah Song (born Leah Smith) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumental musician, storyteller, poet, artist, and activist known for her role as one of the two frontsisters of Rising Appalachia — with younger sister Chloe Smith — incorporating sultry vocals, rhythm, banjo, guitar, ballads, dance, spoken-word and storytelling into her work. Her music is based in the traditions of Southern soul and international roots music.
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Birth name | Leah Smith |
Born | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
Genres | Appalachian folk Roots music Southern soul World music |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, banjo, fiddle, guitar |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Independent |
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Song engages in social activism and is involved with environment, food justice, human rights and criminal justice and prison reform. She has been a speaker at TEDx in Asheville, North Carolina.[2][3]