Sara Watkins joins Basic Folk to talk about ‘Wild and Clear and Blue,’ the new album from I’m With Her, her band with Sarah Jarosz and Aoife O’Donovan. The new LP was inspired by looking back on your life in order to move forward, with a very witchy manner of speaking that encompasses the ancient, mysterious, and spiritual. Sara shares insights into the unique telepathic connection they feel within the band, which was palpable from their first public appearance in…
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Aoife O’Donovan and Dawn Landes Surf All the Feminist Waves
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Appalachian Bluegrasser Missy Raines Explains The West Virginia Thing
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Bob Hillman’s Rock and Roll Return: From Beach Volleyball to Marketing to Musician
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Joe Pug Will Not Ossify
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Hannah Connolly is Finding Her Happy Little Emo Heart Again
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Lizzie No: the GOAT on Gender, Tiaras and Leveling Up
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Dinty Child Dreams Up Tunes on Island Time
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Tyrone Cotton: The Louisville Legend You Must Hear
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Radio Waves to Musical Bliss: Talia Schlanger’s Harmonious Journey
Canada’s Talia Schlanger is best known for her work in broadcasting; guest-hosting Q with Tom Power on CBC and Alec…
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