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Little Feat's Bill Payne: Q&A

September 23, 2023|Don McGee
Don McGee chats with Little Feat's Bill Payne

Ray LaMontagne: Cavalcade Q&A

September 17, 2023|Paul Cavalconte
Listen: A conversation with Ray LaMontagne.

Pachyman: Q&A

September 14, 2023|Kara Manning
On his new album, inspired by reggae's lovers rock and Puerto Rico.

Priya Ragu: UKNY Q&A

February 07, 2024|Kara Manning
A chat with the rising Swiss-Tamil musician.

The Last Dinner Party: Q&A

February 07, 2024|Kara Manning
Listen: A chat with the fast-rising London band.

Lenny Kaye: Guest DJ Mix

February 07, 2024|Eric Holland
Listen: 50 years of Nuggets

Romy: UKNY Guest DJ Mix

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Listen: The xx's Romy joins host Kara Manning

Joy Oladokun: Juneteenth Q&A

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
"Being proudly LGBTQIA, to me, is about the potential lives it will save."

Hannah Jadagu: Juneteenth Q&A

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
"To me, Juneteenth is a reminder of freedom."

Abraham Alexander: Juneteenth Q&A

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Abraham on his auspicious debut album and Juneteenth.

Meshell Ndegeocello: Juneteenth Q&A

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
Read: Conversation about her new album and a 30-year-old classic.

Madison McFerrin: Juneteenth Q&A

August 30, 2023|Kara Manning
"Juneteenth means freedom."

Ibeyi: Five Essential Albums (Plus One)

February 21, 2022|Kara Manning
Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz find a way to include both of their parents.

Gabriels' Jacob Lusk: Five Essential Albums

February 17, 2022|Kara Manning
A range of faves from Aretha Franklin's gospel grit to Sylvester's willowy croon.

Sons of Kemet's Theon Cross: Five Essential Albums

February 15, 2022|Kara Manning
Cross's selections cover all phases of his life, from teenage tuba player to one of the great masters of the instrument.

Algiers' Franklin James Fisher: Five Essential Albums

February 10, 2022|Kara Manning
Faves that blur the lines of genre (and expectation).

Brittney Spencer: Five Essential Albums

February 07, 2022|Kara Manning
Her early faves lie outside the country music world.

Genesis Owusu: Five Essential Albums

February 01, 2022|Kara Manning
Five pioneering albums that have shaped him

Yola: Five Essential Dan Auerbach Songs

May 14, 2019|Kara Manning
She trusted him to deliver her songs. It worked.

Kermit Ruffins: Five Essential New Orleans Songs

April 25, 2019|Kara Manning
Picks from the co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band

Lucy Wainwright Roche: Five Essential Indigo Girls Songs

March 26, 2019|Kara Manning
Songs she loves, written by her friends and inspirations.

Patty Griffin: Five Essential Rickie Lee Jones Songs

February 28, 2019|Kara Manning
From one "serious badass" to another.

Courtney Marie Andrews: Five Essential Dolly Parton Songs

February 08, 2019|Kara Manning
From one great country songwriter to another.

Dawes: Five Essential Warren Zevon Songs

January 24, 2019|Kara Manning
Goldsmith cites Zevon's bold lyrical risks.

Jimi Hendrix

October 08, 2018|Kara Manning
On earth for a fleeting moment in time, he left a legacy of volcanic grace and brilliance. [Playlist]

Joe Jackson

August 07, 2017|Kara Manning
An artist of endless elasticity and restless genius. [Playlist]

John Prine

October 23, 2017|Kara Manning
Among the great builders of songs, Prine was an indisputable master. [Playlist]

Johnny Cash

February 26, 2018|Kara Manning
A champion of the voiceless, the underdogs and the downtrodden. And something of a holy terror. [Playlist]

Joni Mitchell

July 11, 2016|Kara Manning
Virtually every profile of an emerging female songwriter inevitably includes a comparison to her. [Playlist]

Kate Bush

October 30, 2017|Kara Manning
She has the rare ability to heal, electrify and inspire with every song she's ever released. [Playlist]

Led Zeppelin

August 29, 2016|Kara Manning
They drew up a rock 'n' roll blueprint for generations of musicians to follow. [Playlist]

Leonard Cohen

October 17, 2016|Kara Manning
Essential for his sly humor, courageous candor and beautiful, lusty songs. [Playlist]

Lou Reed

February 24, 2017|Kara Manning
A pivotal ambassador of New York cool. [Playlist]

Lucinda Williams

January 23, 2017|Laura Fedele
Poet, blueswoman, lyrical perfectionist and activist. [Playlist]

Marvin Gaye

August 15, 2016|Kara Manning
A brilliant, difficult and complex man and musician. [Playlist]

Mavis Staples

July 17, 2017|Laura Fedele
Her big heart and sharp mind beg for a personal, creative connection with artists everywhere. [Playlist]