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Back in the mid 2000s Alela Diane’s ‘Gospel Pirate’ album was ringing my bell and, apparently, it was ringing a lot of other people’s bells, too – especially Europeans. Her debut album, it went gold in France and she’s been able to maintain a pretty decent audience and career across the Atlantic ever since. Meanwhile, at home in the States – she’s based in Portland, Oregon – after 2013, she remained relatively unknown and undiscovered. That was just fine with…
Radio Waves to Musical Bliss: Talia Schlanger’s Harmonious Journey
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
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
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.