Wild Roots Rising
Roots & Rhythm Festival 2024
Louisiana Himalaya Association
623 N Rendon
New Orleans, LA 70119
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Gather with us at the LHA compound to support local artists, musicians, and community fundraising efforts for a greener NOLA. Enjoy authentic Burmese food cooked by Mark Lamaire with Lahpet, bring gently used clothes and household items to trade at the clothing swap, learn about community action efforts, browse our artist market and enjoy local live music.
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Louisiana Himalaya Association and the Lafitte Greenway to help construction of a public park in Mid-City.
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Wild Roots Rising Biography
Wild Roots Rising is an indie-folk band based in the Southeast United States. It is led by songwriters, vocalists, and instrumentalists Julia Houghton and Olivia Moore. Their music consists of unique arrangements and complex harmonies, combined with acoustic
instruments and meaningful lyrics. They take influences from many genres such as Americana,Classical,Appalachian Folk, Indie-Rock, Latin and more. They are known for sharing songs that create a beautiful, uplifting aura for the listener.
WRR released their self-titled, debut album in September of 2021. They have been touring their album throughout the U.S. in many cities including New Orleans, Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Asheville and Memphis. Their most recent release is a single called "Water" whichpremiered along side their debut
music video
.
Julia and Olivia are life-long friends who met at a performing arts highschool where they studied classical music. While the two women love andcherish their classical education, their hearts pulled them into the directionof folk music. Many of their classical influences still appear in theirsongwriting, adding a beautiful and unexpected edge to the simplicity offolk music.
Enviornementalism and social justice activism are deeply important toOlivia and Julia and these themes often present themselves in the music.They create a space on stage to share and talk about current issues.Together they bring strong intentions to create a positive change in theworld through the power of music and community.
Read Moreinstruments and meaningful lyrics. They take influences from many genres such as Americana,Classical,Appalachian Folk, Indie-Rock, Latin and more. They are known for sharing songs that create a beautiful, uplifting aura for the listener.
WRR released their self-titled, debut album in September of 2021. They have been touring their album throughout the U.S. in many cities including New Orleans, Washington D.C., New York City, Chicago, Atlanta, Asheville and Memphis. Their most recent release is a single called "Water" whichpremiered along side their debut
music video
.
Julia and Olivia are life-long friends who met at a performing arts highschool where they studied classical music. While the two women love andcherish their classical education, their hearts pulled them into the directionof folk music. Many of their classical influences still appear in theirsongwriting, adding a beautiful and unexpected edge to the simplicity offolk music.
Enviornementalism and social justice activism are deeply important toOlivia and Julia and these themes often present themselves in the music.They create a space on stage to share and talk about current issues.Together they bring strong intentions to create a positive change in theworld through the power of music and community.
Contemporary Folk
Americana
Folk
Indie
Indie Folk
Women-led
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