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Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Noah Hunt: Cavalcade Q&A

February 04, 2024|Paul Cavalconte
A conversation with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and singer Noah Hunt.

Mixed Bag Q&A: Rex Fowler

January 20, 2024|Don McGee
Don McGee welcomes Aztec Two-Step's Rex Fowler for a "Mixed Bag" chat.

Corinne Bailey Rae: UKNY Q&A

January 14, 2024|Kara Manning
An hour with Corinne Bailey Rae, talking 'Black Rainbows' and Chicago's Stony Island Arts Bank.

Iron & Wine: Q&A

December 04, 2023|Kara Manning
Beam on his documentary, #FUVCheer + fave songs of the season.

Eddie Kramer: Q&A

November 12, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
A "Cavalcade" chat with Jimi Hendrix's engineer, Eddie Kramer.

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson: Q&A

October 29, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull's new album, 'Rök Flöte.'

The Zombies: Cavalcade Q&A

October 22, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
The Zombies' Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone are Paul's special guests.

Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas: Q&A

October 09, 2023|Kara Manning
Adrian on Black Pumas' new album and his perfect Austin day.

Gideon Coe: Q&A

October 08, 2023|Kara Manning
A London visit with the BBC's Gideon Coe.

Omar Apollo: Q&A

October 03, 2023|Kara Manning
Omar talks about his new EP, 'Live For Me,' and more.

Lyle Lovett: Cavalcade Q&A

October 01, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
Listen: Lyle Lovett joins Paul Cavalconte.

Kiltro's Chris Bowers Castillo: Q&A

September 26, 2023|Kara Manning
A Q&A with the Denver band's frontman.

Bartees Strange: Five Essential Albums

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Bartees Strange on Fiona Apple, Nosaj Thing, and more.

Ondara: Five Essential Albums

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Ondara's picks include Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley.

Rachel Chinouriri: Five Essential Albums

February 02, 2023|Kara Manning
Rachel Chinouriri chooses essential albums by Daughter, SZA, and more.

Squirrel Flower: Five Essential Albums

March 30, 2022|Kara Manning
Storytellers who write with absolute authenticity, poetry, and freedom.

Nilüfer Yanya: Five Essential Albums

March 28, 2022|Kara Manning
Her faves weave between the tender and the tough.

The Linda Lindas: Five Essential Albums

March 23, 2022|Kara Manning
We ask "Ascending Women" about the music that shaped their own path.

The Weather Station: Five Essential Albums

March 21, 2022|Kara Manning
Tamara Lindeman chose albums by Talk Talk, The Books and others who speak to nature and empathy.

Sasami: Five Essential Albums

March 16, 2022|Kara Manning
Multi-instrumentalist Sasami Ashworth chose records that reflect a heavy-metal-and-Fleetwood-Mac adventure.

Aurora: Five Essential Albums

March 14, 2022|Kara Manning
Aurora includes picks from Chemical Brothers, Björk and more.

Pom Pom Squad's Mia Berrin: Five Essential Albums

March 10, 2022|Kara Manning
Beloved faves from Hole to the underappreciated Connie Converse.

Laufey: Five Essential Albums

March 08, 2022|Kara Manning
Laufey's favorite albums are rich with storytelling and distinctive vocal stylings.

Lady Wray: Five Essential Albums

March 03, 2022|Kara Manning
Lady Wray gives her choices an autobiographical spin.

Elton John

March 20, 2017|Kara Manning
His impressive discography is an indelible part of the world's pop and rock DNA. [Playlist]

Elvis Costello

October 31, 2016|Kara Manning
Cerebral, crafty lyrics, whiplashed pop rage, acerbic humor, reedy croon and ferocious bark. [Playlist]

Emmylou Harris

March 27, 2017|Laura Fedele
Harris claims a place in the high court of Americana royalty. [Playlist]

Essential Songwriters

April 13, 2018|Kara Manning
The FUV on-air staff on songwriters we personally treasure and revere — plus a playlist.

Fleetwood Mac

February 13, 2017|Kara Manning
Four decades of turmoil and perfect pop. [Playlist]

FUV Dance Floor Essentials

February 12, 2018|Kara Manning
WFUV DJs answer: What gets them on the dance floor? [Playlist]

FUV Reggae Essentials

August 24, 2018|Kara Manning
Reggae was a child of the Sixties, a supernova born of mento, jazz, ska and rock steady and more. [Playlist]

George Harrison and The Beatles

February 25, 2020|Kara Manning
Honoring this spiritual man and his music, solo and with the Beatles.

Indigo Girls

March 26, 2019|Laura Fedele
There is a perfect yin-yang balance to Emily Saliers and Amy Ray. [Playlist]

Iron & Wine

November 13, 2017|Carmel Holt
The elemental core of his artistry is visceral, tender and wise, like something mined from the earth. [Playlist]

Jack White

March 26, 2018|Darren DeVivo
The essential history and playlist for a rock and roll renaissance man.

Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead

August 01, 2016|Darren DeVivo
The spirit born in San Francisco would in no way fade away. [Playlist]