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Carolyn Kendrick’s Devilish Detour: Satan’s Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red

January 30, 2025

Carolyn Kendrick’s latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, ‘Each Machine,’ which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the color red in her work, symbolizing themes of anger, danger, and familial ties, and how it contrasts with the black and white imagery used throughout the project. Carolyn…

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Basic Folk 117 – Tom Rush

May 13, 2021

Powered by RedCircle Tom Rush‘s career is a wonder. After stepping away from record labels and major tours in the…

Basic Folk 116 – Chris Pierce

May 6, 2021

Powered by RedCircle Chris Pierce was raised by a white mother and a Black father, who impressed the importance of…

Basic Folk 115 – Adam Moss of The Brother Brothers

April 29, 2021

Powered by RedCircle The Brother Brothers are rooted in sibling harmony provided by twin brothers Adam and David Moss. Adam…

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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.