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The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a “paid vacation.” Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance between a hardworking mindset and the need for downtime, revealing her strategies for managing stress and expectations in both life and music. Powered by RedCircle…
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Powered by RedCircle Alex Sturbaum is a traditional folk musician originally from Cincinnati, OH, which offers a thriving community of…
Basic Folk 86 – Ellis Paul
Powered by RedCircle Ellis Paul! The one and only. This has been a long time coming. The Maine-born musician is…
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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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.