Powered by RedCircle
Listen
Latest Episodes
(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…
Listen to the InterviewBasic Folk 205 – Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek
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
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
Welcome to Folk Debate Club, our occasional crossover series with fellow folk-pod Why We Write! Today, to discuss Lyrics vs…
Support us
Basic Folk is a grassroots, listener-funded podcast! Please contribute to help produce Basic Folk.
Become a Member


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.