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Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor are counted among his many collaborators and his four-decade career has earned him 16 GRAMMY Awards and numerous other accolades. In our Basic Folk conversation, he shares stories about his upbringing in Warren, Ohio, where his father’s steel mill job and love for music instilled in him a strong work ethic and a passion for playing. He also talks about…
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Jobi Riccio is an Outdoor Kid
Jobi Riccio has only begun to scratch the surface of what they have to offer on their debut album Whiplash.…
Billy Keane: Curiosity, Luck, & Drive
Curiosity, luck and drive are three words that revolve around singer-songwriter Billy Keane. He was born with all three traits…
Folklore Forensics with Alice Gerrard
Bluegrass hero and former weird kid Alice Gerrard strongly believes that traditional music is connected to everyday life. She has…
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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.