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 103 – Sadie Gustafson-Zook
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Basic Folk 102 – Anjimile
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Basic Folk 101 – Cinder Well
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Basic Folk 100 – Rose Cousins
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Basic Folk 99 – Auyon Mukharji of Darlingside
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Basic Folk 98 – Chris Smither
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Basic Folk 97 – Almeta Ingram-Miller (The Legendary Ingramettes)
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Basic Folk 96 – Kevin Morby
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Basic Folk 95 – Shirley Collins
Powered by RedCircle WOW. Shirley Collins has led a wild full life! The British Folk singer, who helped bring about…
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