Making Music on the Big Stage with singer-songwriter Martha Bassett

Hi, James Navé here (www.jamesnave.com), your host for Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm pleased to welcome singer-songwriter Martha Bassett to the microphone for this week's Twice 5 Miles show is Making Music on the Big Stage.  Recently, a friend mentioned that I might enjoy getting to know Martha Bassett because Martha was building a podcast series called The Martha Bassett Show. When I checked out Martha's site (www.marthabassetshow.com), it was clear that Martha's podcast series was a national-level radio project that reminded me of other NPR shows like Mountain Stage out of Charleston, West Virginia, not far from where Martha was born.  So when I reached out to Martha, I was delighted to learn that Martha had been making music most of her life and The Martha Bassett show is an extension of Martha's lifelong passion for making music. I learned that Martha started out singing in churches, and then when she went off to college, she studied classical music, which serves her well to this day.  When you listen to Martha's songs like That's What Makes You Strong, Sleepy-Town, and Trouble in the Fields, you'll hear full-bodied songs underpinned with her classical musical training. When you listen to Martha's songs, you'll also note her passion for collaboration between artists of varying styles, cultures, and generations.  Yes, Martha works with the pros. Why? Because she's a pro. And like all good pros, Martha allows her curiosity and beginner's mind into the mix, even when she's in the studio recording a new album like her recent release Hot Pepper Queen. Yea, it’s hot; you got that part right.  You'll find this conversation with Martha full of musical insights, stories of growing up in West Virginia, and good tips on how to mold your dreams into something you can be proud of, like The Martha Bassett Show. Enjoy this show. Thanks for listening