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Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and genres. Hailing from and still living in Lexington, KY, in our Basic Folk conversation Will reflects on his journey from a young artist struggling to find his place in the music world to a seasoned musician who embraces collaboration and creativity. We dive into his latest album, ‘The Purple Bird,’ discussing the pivotal role of producer David Ferguson in Will’s…
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Rose Cousins & Edie Carey: Bast Friendship, Music, and the Art of Spatula-ing Life
Rose Cousins and Edie Carey’s friendship has blossomed for over two decades. On the occasion of Rose releasing her new…
Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots
When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good “for a ten year old.” The…
Gary Louris in Conversation with Mark Erelli
You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band…
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Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from
KT Tunstall,
John Hiatt,
Amythyst Kiah,
Kishi Bashi,
... and many more. Cindy and Lizzie approach their interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions.