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Julia Bailen of Bailen: Q&A
May 14, 2024|Kara Manning
Julia Bailen on the Sound Mind Live Music Festival + mental wellness.
Norah Jones: Barnes & Noble 2024
May 08, 2024|Kara Manning
Listen: A conversation with Norah Jones about 'Visions' and more.
Elbow's Guy Garvey: UKNY Q&A
April 28, 2024|Kara Manning
Listen: Music and conversation with Elbow's Guy Garvey.
Fordham President Tania Tetlow at Jazzfest 2024: Q&A
April 28, 2024|Paul Cavalconte
Listen: President Tetlow calls in from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
T Bone Burnett: Cavalcade Q&A
April 07, 2024|Paul Cavalconte
Paul Cavalconte in conversation with the acclaimed producer and performer.
SXSW 2024: Q&As
March 31, 2024|Kara Manning
To SXSW — or not: Austin, TX chats with Nabihah Iqbal, Gruff Rhys, Madi Diaz and more
Kara Jackson: Q&A
February 28, 2024|Kara Manning
From National Youth Poet Laureate to acclaimed musician, an FUV Q&A with Kara Jackson.
Sinkane: Q&A
February 27, 2024|Kara Manning
Sinkane talks about war in Sudan and 'We Belong,' his love letter to Black music.
Jalen Ngonda: Q&A
February 21, 2024|Kara Manning
Jalen chats about Motown, self-care, and Black History Month.
Jamila Woods: Q&A
February 13, 2024|Kara Manning
Jamila Woods on music and the poets and teachers who inspire her.
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.
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.
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.
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, 2023|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]
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]