In the inaugural episode of Basic Folk (!), I talk with Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Ana Egge. Dubbed the “Nina Simone of Folk Music,” Ana and I sit down to discuss her early influences growing up on a commune in rural New Mexico, crafting her own guitar at the age of 15 and writing herself into understanding.
I met Ana in Boston around 2005 through the Boston folk music scene. I have always been in awe of her musical talent and her not-as-much-talked about fashion sense, as seen in the picture above. I can never thank her enough for introducing me to wearing a white belt.
Links to somethings we discussed in the podcast:
– Bright Shadow, the incredible documentary about Ana
– “Dance around the Room with Me” music video
– White Tiger, Ana’s latest album
Nice interview, Cindy. I am not familiar with Ana Egge. She has certainly lived an interesting life so far and is a very interesting person!
Kind of cool she once played in a bluegrass band.