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, whose deep love for artistry and creativity laid the foundation for Lutalo’s musical path. We delve into the broad variety of their influences, from underground hip-hop to African drumming classes, each shaping their unique sound and approach to music. Lutalo’s candid reflections on their experiences in a private prep school reveal the complexities of navigating expectations…
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Basic Folk 85 – Jamie Fox
Powered by RedCircle A special episode of Basic Folk features First Nation person Jamie Fox, who is one of the…
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Basic Folk 84 – Laura Cortese
Powered by RedCircle Laura Cortese is on her way to legendary status in the fiddle community. Born in San Francisco,…
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Basic Folk 83 – Forest Sun
Powered by RedCircle California-based Forest Sun, raised by back-to-the-lander hippies who were deeply involved in art and music, channels healing…
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Basic Folk 82 – Beatrice Deer
Powered by RedCircle Now based in Montreal, growing up in Northern Quebec. Beatrice Deer spent a lot of time outside…
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Basic Folk 81 – Kris Delmhorst
Powered by RedCircle New England Folk Queen Kris Delmhorst is releasing her new record Long Day In The Milky Way into…
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Basic Folk 80 – William Prince
Powered by RedCircle William Prince grew up with the influence of his father’s gospel music, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson and…
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Basic Folk 79 – Tami Neilson
Powered by RedCircle Big hair. Big sound. Big personality. And big feelings is New Zealand-by-way-of-Canada’s Tami Neilson. As a part…
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Basic Folk 78 – Ruth Merenda (The Mammals)
Powered by RedCircle Ever since I saw her playing with The Mammals in the early 2000’sies, I have had a…
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Basic Folk 77 – Caitlyn Smith
Powered by RedCircle Nashville songwriter Caitlyn Smith has written for Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton, Meghan Trainor & John Legend,…
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