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Dar Williams: Music was Decided for Me (REISSUE)

June 12, 2025

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021 after Dar released her album I’ll Meet You Here. Dar Williams, originally from Mount Kisco, New York, grew up in an era and a household where everyone was…

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Basic Folk 214 – Hanneke Cassel

May 25, 2023

Fiddler Hanneke Cassel has been a big Celtic star for decades and comes to the pod to try and teach…

Basic Folk 213 – Dom Flemons

May 18, 2023

Dr. Dom Flemons comes off as older than his 40 years and I think it’s because he seems like he…

Basic Folk 212 – Libby Rodenbough

May 11, 2023

Libby Rodenbough’s second solo record sees the fiddler and songwriter further stretching from the bluegrass/old time style of her 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.