Hazel was there - before it was even called bluegrass. By fronting a folk/bluegrass band with the great Alice Gerrard in a way that was true to her pure nature and roots, she created representativity for women to act as protagonists when putting their music out there. Her passion for singing and songwriting not only shaped and kept American folk music alive, but inspired several other musicians like Emmylou Harris, Laurie Lewis, Lynn Morris, two generations of the Judds and many many more women. And countless men as well.It is with immense respect and love that we pay homage to her and her music by highlighting her incredible life on this episode. So tune in to find out more about her life, her significant contribution to folk and bluegrass music, her dedication to social activism, and the legacy she left us.Intro song "Herby's Reel" by Bashed Potatoes, all right reserved.Audio excerpt of the film "Matewan" (1987) directed by John Sayles.Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!Created and produced by Carol B. Rebbel (2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#01 - Sierra Ferrell
One could say 2025 has been her year. We love her songs, her story and the way she's impressively making her way up in the Folk & Americana scene and beyond. In this episode, we'll talk about her roots, her experiences, her struggles, her music, her accomplishments and how she inspires us to be free and creative as artists and humans.Intro song "Herby's Reel" by Bashed Potatoes, all right reserved.Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!Created and produced by Carol B. Rebbel (2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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#00 - Why Purdy? Why Pickers?
This is in introductory episode where we, Carol and Kikki, discuss the need for content about female musicians and representativity for women in bluegrass and folk. We'll introduce ourselves, talk all about what drove us to start this podcast and the many aspects of being a female musician in this world.Intro song "Herby's Reel" by Bashed Potatoes, all right reserved.Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!Created and produced by Carol B. Rebbel (2025) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Purdy Pickers — a podcast dedicated to female artists in Bluegrass, Folk and Americana.Our aim with this podcast is to increase visibility and recognition for women's contribution to shaping and keeping these traditional genres alive and thriving. On each episode we pick one female musician to focus on — pioneer or newcomer, renowned star or underdog; we'll give them all a platform. Tune in for deep dives, feminism, interviews and existential ramblings with Carol B. Rebbel and Kikki Géron.Help us fill this music landscape with appreciation as we shine a light on brave women who stand up for female representativity on stages everywhere.Follow us on social media @purdypickers for news on upcoming episodes and extra content!Produced by Carol B. RebbelIntro song: "Herby's Reel" by Bashed Potatoes - All rights reserved Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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