The Indigo Girls Reflect on 40 Years of Music and Activism | Biscuits & Jam | Season 5

The Indigo Girls Reflect on 40 Years of Music and Activism | Biscuits & Jam | Season 5 | Episode 16

Published 2024-06-18

In this episode of the Biscuits and Jam Podcast, Southern Living's Sid Evans talks to the Indigo Girls, Emily Sailers and Amy Ray, who've been making music and sharing their message of acceptance since 1985. Staying consistent paid off, since their hit song “Closer to Fine” recently gained new fans through the movie 'Barbie.' And now, with the duo's new projects, including a documentary, a rom-com, plus new music, continuing to inspire audiences, there’s even more to discuss!

00:00 Introduction
2:07 Recent Success: 'Barbie,' 'It's Only Life After All,' and 'Glitter and Doom'
6:00 Growing Up In Decatur, Georgia
14:51 The Restaurant Business
20:46 Making The New Documentary
26:45 Little Five Points And Family Support
30:54 Coming Out of the Closet As An Artist
37:04 'What We Want To Be'
43:33 What Does It Mean To Be Southern?

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The Indigo Girls Reflect on 40 Years of Music and Activism | Biscuits & Jam | Season 5 | Episode 16