Lancaster, Pennsylvania-born, Nashville-based songwriter Maya de Vitry has been on Basic Folk a half dozen times (she’s only second to our fave man-bestie Mark Erelli), because we are so obsessed with her songwriting perspective, from her time in the Stray Birds to her solo work. Every time she’s on the show, we try and do something special. She’s been on with her siblings (Nina & Lyle), her partner (Ethan Jodziewicz), and her musical besties (Shelby Means & Joel Timmons). When…
Basic Folk 59 – Kora Feder
Powered by RedCircle Kora Feder came from a musical family. Her mother is the well regarded singer/songwriter, Rita Hosking. Growing…
Basic Folk 58 – Dave Godowsky
Powered by RedCircle Business or performance? According to Dave Godowsky, you don’t have to choose, guys. As a professional music…
Basic Folk 57 – Leyla McCalla
Powered by RedCircle I had a lot to talk about with Leyla McCalla! The New Orleans resident has already had…
Basic Folk 56 – Elisapie
Powered by RedCircle Montreal’s Elisapie was born in Salluit, Quebec into the Inuit community. She grew up in the a…
Basic Folk 55 – Crys Matthews
Powered by RedCircle Crys Matthews is the self-proclaimed “Poster Child for Intersectionality.” While she’ll say that with a smile, it’s…
Basic Folk 54 – Amythyst Kiah
Powered by RedCircle Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah joins us this week. She can be heard along side Layla McCalla, Allison Russell…
Basic Folk 53 – Rachel Lynne LIVE at Club Passim
Powered by RedCircle Rachel Lynne, the highly emotive songwriter, joins us for a live episode at Club Passim! Lynne was…
Basic Folk 52 – Dinty Child LIVE at Club Passim
Powered by RedCircle Basic Folk is live at Club Passim in Cambridge with Americana songwriter Dinty Child. Member of Session…
Basic Folk 51 – Abraham Alexander
Powered by RedCircle Singer/Songwriter and guitarist Abraham Alexander has an incredible life story: born in Greece to Nigerian parents, he…