On this episode of 'Why We Write,' Kim Ruehl joins with Basic Folk podcasters Cindy Howes and Lizzie No—and special guest Isa Burke—to debate lyrics versus melody. We call it Folk Debate Club.

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 42: Folk Debate Club with Basic Folk and Friends

'Why We Write' features conversations between folk music reporter Kim Ruehl and a hand-picked array of great songwriters. So much goes into a song—the songwriter’s intimate life, their upbringing, their worldview, what they see going on in the world. What moves them to put pen to paper? How do they do it? When, where, and why? Ruehl explores all of this with some of the finest songwriters working these days—old favorites, up-and-comers, and everything in between.

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 42: Folk Debate Club with Basic Folk and Friends

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 42: Folk Debate Club with Basic Folk and Friends