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Dar Williams: Music was Decided for Me (REISSUE)

June 12, 2025

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy!) This episode featuring Lizzie No interviewing Dar Williams originally posted on October 14, 2021 after Dar released her album I’ll Meet You Here. Dar Williams, originally from Mount Kisco, New York, grew up in an era and a household where everyone was…

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Basic Folk 181 – Ken Yates

September 15, 2022

Lizzie No interviews Ken Yates! Ken Yates grew up in the college town of London, Ontario and he is truly…

Basic Folk 180 – Kyshona

September 8, 2022

Kyshona is an artist with a literal mission statement: “To be a voice and a vessel for those who feel…

Basic Folk 179 – Lauren Balthrop

September 1, 2022

Lauren Balthrop’s Mobile, AL upbringing saw her soaking in the music of The Andrews Sisters, Steve Sondheim, R.E.M., Elliott Smith…

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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.