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by The Bluegrass Situation

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372 episodes
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<p><span>Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by </span><strong>Cindy Howes</strong><span> and </span><strong>Lizzie No</strong><span>. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has </span>dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. <span>You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt.</span></p><p><span>Basic Folk is dedicated to showcasing the best in folk, bluegrass, acoustic and americana including Black, Brown and Queer folx who have been excluded, or felt like they did not belong, in the folk world. Cindy &amp; Lizzie each bring a unique perspective to these honest conversations with folk musicians. We are equally dedicated to repainting the broad landscape of folk music as we are to tearing down the ivory towers of the music industry. What would Bruce Springsteen do if he ever got the keys to that mansion on the hill? Let&#39;s find out together on Basic Folk.</span></p><p><span>Basic is an official production of </span><strong>The Bluegrass Situation</strong><span>. Thanks for listening.</span></p><p><strong>Welcome to Basic Folk.</strong></p><p>Follow Basic Folk on social media: <a href="https://basicfolk.bio.link/" rel="nofollow">https://basicfolk.bio.link/ </a> </p><p>Sign up for Basic Folk&#39;s newsletter: <a href="https://bit.ly/basicfolknews" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/basicfolknews </a> </p><p>Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: <a href="https://basicfolk.com/donate/" rel="nofollow">https://basicfolk.com/donate/ </a></p><p>Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: <a href="https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods </a></p>

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May 14, 2026

Folk State of the Union: Rissi Palmer, Rose Cousins, Kaïa Kater & Jobi Riccio Live on Cayamo, ep. 343

Host Madeline "Maddie" Johnston interviews Rissi Palmer, Rose Cousins, Kaïa Kater, and Jobi Riccio about the current state and function of folk music songwriting.

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What is Basic Folk?
<p><span>Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by </span><strong>Cindy Howes</strong><span> and </span><strong>Lizzie No</strong><span>. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has </span>dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. <span>You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning guitar gods like Molly Tuttle, Haitian American folk legends like Leyla McCalla and deep feelers like songwriter John Hiatt.</span></p><p><span>Basic Folk is dedicated to showcasing the best in folk, bluegrass, acoustic and americana including Black, Brown and Queer folx who have been excluded, or felt like they did not belong, in the folk world. Cindy &amp; Lizzie each bring a unique perspective to these honest conversations with folk musicians. We are equally dedicated to repainting the broad landscape of folk music as we are to tearing down the ivory towers of the music industry. What would Bruce Springsteen do if he ever got the keys to that mansion on the hill? Let&#39;s find out together on Basic Folk.</span></p><p><span>Basic is an official production of </span><strong>The Bluegrass Situation</strong><span>. Thanks for listening.</span></p><p><strong>Welcome to Basic Folk.</strong></p><p>Follow Basic Folk on social media: <a href="https://basicfolk.bio.link/" rel="nofollow">https://basicfolk.bio.link/ </a> </p><p>Sign up for Basic Folk&#39;s newsletter: <a href="https://bit.ly/basicfolknews" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/basicfolknews </a> </p><p>Help produce Basic Folk by contributing: <a href="https://basicfolk.com/donate/" rel="nofollow">https://basicfolk.com/donate/ </a></p><p>Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: <a href="https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods" rel="nofollow">https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods </a></p>
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