Powered by RedCircle
Listen
Latest Episodes
When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good “for a ten year old.” The older Hull knew Sierra had a fiery passion for the instrument and he knew exactly how to motivate his daughter. He went on to say that if she wanted to go to jams and porch-play for the rest of her life, she’d learned enough. He gave her the realistic advice that if she wanted to dedicate her life to music,…
Listen to the Interview
Maya de Vitry & Ethan Jodziewicz are Seriously Playful
Songwriter Maya de Vitry and bassist Ethan Jodziewicz come to their partnership with an understanding for their chosen lifestyle and…
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…
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…
Support us
Basic Folk is a grassroots, listener-funded podcast! Please contribute to help produce Basic Folk.
Become a Member
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.