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Matt Smith is a living legend with his unbelievable 30-year run at Club Passim, the historic folk venue nestled in a Harvard Square basement. Currently Managing Director at Passim, Matt is the most passionate music lover I know. He has used his platform at Passim to help establish artists like Lori McKenna, Anaïs Mitchell, Lake Street Dive, and so many more. I met Matt while working as a student at WERS 88.9FM, where he brought fantastic shows to a listening…
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…
Imaginary People Chronicles: Viv & Riley’s Tradition and Innovation
Vivian Leva and Riley Calcagno, known as Viv & Riley, dive deep into the nuances of old-time music, folk influences,…
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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.