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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Elise Leavy is the Faerie Kid of Folk
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Strings of Support: Sarah Jarosz’s Mentors and Co-Writing Magic
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Imaginary People Chronicles: Viv & Riley’s Tradition and Innovation
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Rachael Kilgour’s Tribute to her Extraordinary Ordinary Dad
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Folk Legacy: Celebrating 25 Years of Club Passim’s campfire. Festival
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Maya de Vitry & Ethan Jodziewicz are Seriously Playful
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Rosanne Cash is Not a Regular Mom
Thirty years ago, Rosanne Cash experienced an all-encompassing transformation. She had just left Nashville, her major label record deal and…
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Iron & Wine: Navigating the High School Reunion of My Music Career
Long before the world fell in love with the music of Iron & Wine, and even before he knew that…
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