Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ the new album from I’m With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights into the unique telepathic connection they feel within the band, which was palpable from their first public appearance in…
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Basic Folk 221 – Tim O’Brien
Tim O’Brien is one of Bluegrass’ beloved players, from his work with the innovative Hot Rize to his yearly appearances…
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Basic Folk 220 – Brian Dunne
I am feeling #blessed and #grateful to be sharing today’s interview with our listeners. Brian Dunne is one of my…
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Basic Folk 219 – Ethan Setiawan
Is mandolinist Ethan Setiawan 100 years old?! The Indiana-born Setiawan’s expert playing will fool you into thinking he’s four times…
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Basic Folk 218 – Caitlin Canty
Urgency and patience are the two poles of New England songwriter Caitlin Canty’s magnetism. Her music invites you to quiet…
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Basic Folk 217 – Rissi Palmer & Miko Marks
Rissi Palmer and Miko Marks have been laying the foundation for country musicians and fans who are Black for almost…
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Basic Folk: 216 – Performance vs Authenticity
Welcome to Folk Debate Club, our occasional crossover series with fellow folk-pod Why We Write! Today, to discuss Lyrics vs Melody, we…
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Basic Folk 215 – Matt Sucich
Lately I have been fascinated by musicians who are creative not only in what they create, but also in terms…
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Basic Folk 214 – Hanneke Cassel
Fiddler Hanneke Cassel has been a big Celtic star for decades and comes to the pod to try and teach…
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Basic Folk 213 – Dom Flemons
Dr. Dom Flemons comes off as older than his 40 years and I think it’s because he seems like he…
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