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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…
Listen to the InterviewBasic Folk 72 – Alice Howe
Powered by RedCircle Alice Howe’s vibe is Jackson Browne & Bonnie Raitt, but also Joan Baez and old English ballads.…
Basic Folk 71 – Danielle Knibbe
Powered by RedCircle Once singer/songwriter Danielle Knibbe earned the nickname “The Lyric Doctor” due to her intrinsic ability to channel…
Basic Folk 70: Sunny War
Powered by RedCircle Sunny War has a cool finger picking style and a singing voice that matches her persona: whimsical,…
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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.