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Keb’ Mo’ Defines the Blues as Honesty Music

August 20, 2026

We are so honored to welcome Keb’ Mo’ (aka Kevin Moore) on the show for our 350th episode! After many decades of incredible music, his new solo acoustic album, The Breakdown, was written and recorded at his home studio near Nashville following open-heart surgery and personal life changes. He’s also recently released his second collaborative album with the legendary Taj Mahal. We were blown away by Keb’ Mo’s definition of the blues: “honesty music.” There’s a lot of debate nowadays…

Gina Chavez: From Choir Kid to Latin Grammy Nominee

July 31, 2025

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

July 24, 2025

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

July 17, 2025

On this episode of Basic Folk, Kora Feder talks about her new album, ‘Some Kind of Truth,’ as well as…

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Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from

KT Tunstall,

John Hiatt,

Amythyst Kiah,

Kishi Bashi,

... and many more. Cindy and Lizzie approach their interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions.