We are so excited to kick off our Interviews at Sea series with DAWES! We had the chance to talk to brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith aboard Cayamo: A Journey Through Song during their 18th voyage in March 2026 in front of a packed audience. The guys have been performing as Dawes since 2009, but the band has been a duo since their 2024 album, ‘Oh Brother.’ The Goldsmiths have been singing and playing together their whole lives inspired by…
Everyone Belongs at the Olive Klug show
Olive Klug and I (Cindy) recorded this interview in my closet while they were in Portland, Maine to play a…
Gina Chavez: From Choir Kid to Latin Grammy Nominee
New bestie Gina Chavez speaks about her journey in music, her deep love for connecting with people, and the influence…
Tony Kamel Believes in Life and You Should, Too
You may recognize the voice, face, and vibe of wonderful human being Tony Kamel from his acclaimed bluegrass group, Wood…
Kora Feder: Future of Political Folk Songwriting Also Has Too Many Craft Projects
On this episode of Basic Folk, Kora Feder talks about her new album, ‘Some Kind of Truth,’ as well as…
Tami Neilson: On Taking Wynonna’s Call, Her Scary Near-Death Experience, and Willie Nelson
In recent years, Tami Neilson has been learning to carry both great joy and great sorrow simultaneously. The New Zealand-based,…
Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE)
(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the…
Joy Oladokun Writes Worship Music for Youth Group Rejects (REISSUE)
(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the…
Watchhouse in Conversation with Jacob Sharp of Mipso (Bonus)
(Editor’s Note: Oh, WOW! A bonus, surprise episode with Watchhouse? Yes! And it is a treat. We are pleased to…
Chris Thile: Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE)
(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives…