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Carolyn Kendrick’s Devilish Detour: Satan’s Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red

January 30, 2025

Carolyn Kendrick’s latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, ‘Each Machine,’ which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the color red in her work, symbolizing themes of anger, danger, and familial ties, and how it contrasts with the black and white imagery used throughout the project. Carolyn…

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Basic Folk 90 – Izzy Heltai: “Father” Track by Track

October 15, 2020

Powered by RedCircle We got to know Izzy Heltai on episode 27 of Basic Folk where he talked about his supportive…

Basic Folk 89 – Brittney Spencer

October 8, 2020

Powered by RedCircle Brittney Spencer’s making her way in Nashville. Her presence in Music City is radical not only because…

Basic Folk 88 – Jonatha Brooke’s “The Sweetwater Sessions” Track by Track

October 1, 2020

Powered by RedCircle We get a very fun track by track for Jonatha Brooke‘s new album The Sweetwater Sessions, which are…

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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.