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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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Powered by RedCircle Montreal’s Leif Vollebekk emotional delivery creates a world of color in my mind. It’s not surprising that…
Basic Folk 47 – Jenny Owen Youngs
Powered by RedCircle Jenny Owen Youngs! Jenny is a indie pop songwriter, queer icon and podcast host. I am thrilled…
Basic Folk 46 – Ryan Walsh of Hallelujah The Hills
Powered by RedCircle Ryan Walsh of the literary (read: nerd) indie rock band Hallelujah The Hills has new music on…
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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.