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Susan Werner Defines Hard Work, Paid Vacations and Relaxing as Indie Musician

April 24, 2025

The dynamic songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Susan Werner talks to us onboard the Cayamo cruise, which she describes as a “paid vacation.” Reflecting on her upbringing on a working farm, Susan discusses the hard work that shaped her, but also how she’s learning to embrace rest and relaxation. With humor and insight, she navigates the balance between a hardworking mindset and the need for downtime, revealing her strategies for managing stress and expectations in both life and music. Powered by RedCircle…

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Basic Folk 54 – Amythyst Kiah

January 23, 2020

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

January 16, 2020

Powered by RedCircle Rachel Lynne, the highly emotive songwriter, joins us for a live episode at Club Passim! Lynne was…

Basic Folk 52 – Dinty Child LIVE at Club Passim

January 9, 2020

Powered by RedCircle Basic Folk is live at Club Passim in Cambridge with Americana songwriter Dinty Child. Member of Session…

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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.