In 2024, Vermont’s Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound influence of their father, whose deep love for artistry and creativity laid the foundation for Lutalo’s musical path. We delve into the broad variety of their influences, from underground hip-hop to African drumming classes, each shaping their unique sound and approach to music. Lutalo’s candid reflections on their experiences in a private prep school reveal the complexities of navigating expectations…
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Basic 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…
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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…
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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…
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Basic Folk 202 – Sam Phillips
Sam Phillips was born to a family that loved doling out nicknames. She was called “Sam” growing up in a…
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Basic Folk 201 – Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin
Fun times with our favorite non-duo duo Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin. The pair met in the early 2010’s in…
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Basic Folk 200 – SistaStrings
WHOA! SistaStrings is the real life sister duo of Monique (cello) and Chauntee (violin) Ross. Currently tearing it up on…
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Basic Folk 199 – Eliza Edens
Growing up in the Berkshires, Massachusetts-born Eliza Edens grew up in a family with strong musical roots. Getting her first…
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Basic Folk 198 – Mark Erelli
Mark Erelli is slowly going blind. In August 2020, he noticed he couldn’t see his fingers during a show. After…
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Basic Folk 197 – Ruthie Foster
Originally from a small town: Gause, Texas, Ruthie Foster came from a family of gospel singers. Singing gospel music acted as a prime…
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