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Jon Muq: Uganda, Cruise Ship Food and His Googly-Eyed Guitar, ep. 306
Episode 306
Originally from the village of Mutungo, Uganda (near the country's capital of Kampala), Jon Muq's journey to his current life of touring with an Aust…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ani DiFranco & Carsie Blanton: Menopause, The Wild Child, and Naps to fight Capitalism, ep. 305
Episode 305
Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minde…
1 year, 6 months ago
Loudon Wainwright III: Oversharing, Family Ties, and Musical Legacy, ep. 304
Episode 304
The legendary Loudon Wainwright III, whose career has spanned over five decades, is known for his deeply personal songwriting and sharp wit – and ove…
1 year, 6 months ago
Olivia Ellen Lloyd: West Virginia to Brooklyn, Finding Ground in Water, ep. 303
Olivia Ellen Lloyd's latest album, 'Do It Myself,' sees the West Virginia-born Brooklyn-based songwriter reflecting on the powerful imagery of water.…
1 year, 7 months ago
Bonnie "Prince" Billy On Making Nashville Musical Magic, ep. 302
Episode 302
Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie "Prince" Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and genres. Hailing f…
1 year, 7 months ago
Rose Cousins & Edie Carey: Bast Friendship, Music, and the Art of Spatula-ing Life, ep. 301
Episode 301
Rose Cousins and Edie Carey's friendship has blossomed for over two decades. On the occasion of Rose releasing her new album, 'Conditions of Love - V…
1 year, 7 months ago
Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots, ep. 300
Episode 300
When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good "for a ten year old." The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion fo…
1 year, 7 months ago
Basic Folk Presents: Folk Files: Shady Grove
Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed!
Folk Files is a pod…
1 year, 7 months ago
Gary Louris talks to Mark Erelli on Songwriting, Late in Life Love, and Technology, ep. 299
Episode 299
You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band from Minnesota.” The Jayhawks are pioneers of r…
1 year, 8 months ago
Lilly Hiatt: Driving Tunes and Life Lessons, ep. 297
Episode 297
Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt has an interesting way of working melodies and a down to earth way of telling stories about her life and about how she …
1 year, 8 months ago