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Exploring Ancestral Roots with Blind Pilot

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The Oregon-bred indie folk music outfit Blind Pilot goes on a deep spiritual journey on their new album In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain (produced by Josh Kaufman). The music inspiration for frontman Israel Nebeker lay in his songwriting process. After struggling with writing for years (this is the first Blind Pilot album in 8 years), he set aside the songs he *had* been working (which will be included on a new solo record in 2025). Nebeker gave himself…

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Basic Folk 55 – Crys Matthews

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Powered by RedCircle Crys Matthews is the self-proclaimed “Poster Child for Intersectionality.” While she’ll say that with a smile, it’s…

Basic Folk 54 – Amythyst Kiah

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Powered by RedCircle Singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah joins us this week. She can be heard along side Layla McCalla, Allison Russell…

Basic Folk 53 – Rachel Lynne LIVE at Club Passim

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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.

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