Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ the new album from I’m With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights into the unique telepathic connection they feel within the band, which was palpable from their first public appearance in…
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Basic Folk 47 – Jenny Owen Youngs
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Basic Folk 46 – Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah The Hills
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Basic Folk 45 – Betsy Siggins
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Basic Folk 44 – Emily Mure
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Basic Folk 43 – Wallis Bird
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Basic Folk 42 – Molly Sarle
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Basic Folk 41 – Joe Troop
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