Basic Folk is making trouble at sea with Ani DiFranco and Carsie Blanton! Hosts Lizzie and Cindy had the opportunity to speak with the two like-minded radical songwriters aboard the 2025 edition of Cayamo, a roots music cruise. Our conversation kicks off with Ani sharing her transformative experience performing as Persephone in the Broadway show ‘Hadestown,’ delving into the challenges of acting and the lessons learned from stepping outside her musical comfort zone. We navigate through Ani’s journey of independence,…
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Basic Folk 208 – William Prince
William Prince spent a long time recording his debut album. By the time ‘Earthly Days’ was released in 2015, Prince…
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Basic Folk 207 – Kimaya Diggs
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, librettist, teacher, and dog lady Kimaya Diggs grew up surrounded by music. In her family music was a…
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Basic Folk 206 – Brett Dennen
Brett Dennen is a songwriter, painter and summer camp enthusiast. His camp experience was instrumental in developing his musicality. He…
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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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