Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - My Hope Lies Down in the Mississippi (2026)

Leah Song & Duncan Wickel present "My Hope Lies Down in the Mississippi," a minimalist folk project featuring seven songs recorded in a single live session in New Orleans using one microphone and exclusively analog equipment. The recording contains no post-processing or digital effects. The material comprises reimagined folk standards, original compositions, and instrumental fiddle pieces that preserve all the natural nuances of live performance. The project is conceived as a cohesive listening experience, where the sequence of songs creates a unified emotional journey.

Tracklist:
1. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - Foreign Lander
2. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - Blue is the Eye
3. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - Adieu False Heart
4. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - Wild Ginger
5. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - If I Needed You
6. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - Sow ’Em on the Mountain
7. Leah Song, Duncan Wickel - The Lakes of Pontchartrain