Relevant, Radical & ROTFL: Billy Bragg, Folk Music’s Political Poet

May 9, 2024

Billy Bragg joins lizzie and Cindy on-board Cayamo to talk about songwriting, social justice, punk rock and, of course, The Little Guy (Bragg’s nickname for Woody Guthrie). In our interview we talked about using humor as a way to connect to his audience, so that he can bring up his political activism like fighting for transgender rights, the importance of unions and abortion rights. It’s interesting to hear how he wants the Americana audience to remain as relevant as he…

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Basic Folk 205 – Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek

March 23, 2023

Nickel Creek, the bluegrass trio who’s been in existence for almost 35 years, returns with their first original release in…

Basic Folk 204 – Adeem the Artist

March 16, 2023

Adeem the Artist has gained a slew of new fans in the past year with their new album, ‘White Trash…

Basic Folk 203: Lyrics vs Melody

March 7, 2023

Welcome to Folk Debate Club, our occasional crossover series with fellow folk-pod Why We Write! Today, to discuss Lyrics vs…

Basic Folk 202 – Sam Phillips

March 2, 2023

Sam Phillips was born to a family that loved doling out nicknames. She was called “Sam” growing up in a…

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