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The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a “paid vacation.” Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance between a hardworking mindset and the need for downtime, revealing her strategies for managing stress and expectations in both life and music. Powered by RedCircle…
Listen to the InterviewJohn Smith is Finding Harmony in Chaos
Originally from Devon, the English singer-songwriter John Smith got his start playing bars and clubs in Liverpool, both with his…
Peggy Seeger spills Folk Feminist Tea with Dawn Landes
Editor’s note: For this episode, we invited our friend Dawn Landes to interview Peggy Seeger. Dawn was the perfect choice…
Ana Egge on Dream-Writing, the Truth and Sinead O’Connor
Folk music singer Ana Egge’s 13th album Sharing in the Spirit came out of the musician one song at a…
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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.