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Covered in Moss: Anna B Savage's World of Folk, Birds and Ireland, ep. 295
Episode 295
Anna B Savage is down to earth and witchy as hell at the same time. Over her three albums, she's cultivated a memorizing sound and epic image – like …
1 year, 3 months ago
Carolyn Kendrick's Devilish Detour: Satan's Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red, ep. 294
Episode 294
Carolyn Kendrick's latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-bas…
1 year, 3 months ago
Josh Kaufman: Imperfect Folk Music & Backstage Snacks, ep. 293
Episode 293
Multi-talented musician and producer Josh Kaufman is known for his work with Josh Ritter, The National, and his band Bonny Light Horseman. I've known…
1 year, 3 months ago
Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s), ep. 292
Episode 292
In 2024, Vermont's Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound influence of their father, …
1 year, 3 months ago
Jerry Douglas: From Steel Mills to Dobro Thrills, ep. 291
Episode 291
Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor are counted among his many co…
1 year, 4 months ago
Basic Folk: An Official Bluegrass Situation Production
Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insig…
1 year, 4 months ago
Year-End Reflections with Cindy & Lizzie: A Wild 2024 Ride, ep. 290
Episode 290
It's 2024 recap time on Basic Folk! Cindy & Lizzie dive into a most special year-end reflection, featuring highlights from our honest conversations w…
1 year, 5 months ago
Nature Calls for Trampled by Turtles' Dave Simonett: Music, Hunting and Home, ep. 289
Episode 289
Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter of the bluegrass-adjacent Trampled by Turtles, is a talented musician AND a great outdoorsman. From the sma…
1 year, 5 months ago
Becca Stevens on Grief, Spiritual Co-Writing and Connection, ep. 288
Episode 288
I (lizzie) first came across Becca Stevens via her collaboration with string group The Attica Quartet. Her new album, Maple to Paper, is really diffe…
1 year, 5 months ago
Twisted Pines' Kathleen Parks Secret Polka Past, ep. 287
Episode 287
Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines' latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her uncelebrated polka origins. Daughter of re…
1 year, 6 months ago