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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl

'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, the... Read more

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 26: Steve Forbert

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 26: Steve Forbert

On this episode of 'Why We Write with Kim Ruehl,' Steve Forbert talks about how great songwriting happens, what he’s lea... Read more

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 25: Chastity Brown

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 25: Chastity Brown

On this episode of 'Why We Write with Kim Ruehl,' Chastity Brown talks about Gillian Welch’s “Jay-Z moment,” what folk m... Read more

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 23: Dar Williams

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 23: Dar Williams

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 21: Caroline Spence

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 21: Caroline Spence

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk Bonus Eps: Chris Thile

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk Bonus Eps: Chris Thile

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 20: Rod Picott

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Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 19: Allison Russell

Why We Write with Kim Ruehl, Eps. 19: Allison Russell

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