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Susan Werner Defines Hard Work, Paid Vacations and Relaxing as Indie Musician

April 24, 2025

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…

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Radio Waves to Musical Bliss: Talia Schlanger’s Harmonious Journey

February 8, 2024

Canada’s Talia Schlanger is best known for her work in broadcasting; guest-hosting Q with Tom Power on CBC and Alec…

Elise Leavy is the Faerie Kid of Folk

February 1, 2024

Dive into the enchanting world of Elise Leavy, a musician hailing from the picturesque Monterey, California through her latest album…

Strings of Support: Sarah Jarosz’s Mentors and Co-Writing Magic

January 25, 2024

Sarah Jarosz is what happens when young women are taken seriously. A huge part of the mandolinist’s story is that…

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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.