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Obongjayar
June 20, 2022|Kara Manning
"Anything that brings our people together in joy is a beautiful thing."
Brandi Thompson of Brandi and the Alexanders
June 20, 2022|Kara Manning
Brandi Thompson on Juneteenth and songwriting.
Sudan Archives
June 20, 2022|Kara Manning
“Music has always been my first voice in expressing what I feel and struggle to speak up on.”
What I'm Grateful For ...
December 09, 2021|Kara Manning
Artists weigh in on three questions about thankfulness.
FUV Live 24: Artists on Songwriting
November 09, 2021|Kara Manning
Musicians on 'FUV Live 24' tell us the backstory of their song.
Nicole Atkins: FUV Artist-in-Residence
April 16, 2021|Kara Manning
There's an inspired intersection between visual art and music: We ask Nicole about her path as a visual artist.
Liz Phair: Q&A
April 14, 2021|Kara Manning
On livestreaming, Lou and Laurie, unconditional love, and puppets.
Marshall Crenshaw
November 11, 2020|Eric Holland
I realized I had his number in my phone. Why not give him a call?
Josh Ritter
August 31, 2020|Eric Holland
On 'See Here, I Have Built You A Mansion,' how music relates to art, and writing songs on pizza boxes.
The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde: Q&A
July 27, 2020|Eric Holland
A freewheeling conversation that covers an impressive amount of ground.
Halo Maud: Five Essential Phoenix Songs
July 05, 2018|Kara Manning
Artists who share the audacious magic of contradictions.
Martha Plimpton: Five Essential Aimee Mann Songs
June 21, 2018|Kara Manning
The actress, activist, and singer picks favorites from an artist she's covered extensively.
Phoebe Bridgers: Five Essential Morrissey Songs
May 22, 2018|Kara Manning
On how his songwriting was an early influence
Middle Kids: Five Essential Damon Albarn Songs
April 29, 2018|Kara Manning
Drummer Harry Day cites Damon Albarn as one of his "favorite musicans in life" and outlines his top songs.
JD McPherson: Five Essential Willie Nelson Songs
April 27, 2018|Kara Manning
McPherson is a massive fan of the "Trigger Master"
Erika Wennerstrom: Five Essential Led Zeppelin Songs
March 07, 2018|Kara Manning
"For the last 20 years they have been absolutely, without a doubt, my favorite band."
Sylvan Esso: Five Essential David Bowie Songs
March 02, 2018|Kara Manning
Deep in the heart of "Radio" lurks a clue to one of Meath's favorite Bowie songs.
Lucinda Williams: Five Essential Johnny Cash Songs
February 26, 2018|Kara Manning
Williams considers Johnny Cash to be a touchstone in her own songwriting.
Jade Bird: Five Essential Johnny Cash Songs
February 26, 2018|Kara Manning
Her own boisterous attack of Cash's "I've Been Everywhere" is a joy.
Brittany Howard: Five Essential Nina Simone Songs
February 21, 2018|Kara Manning
Howard finds solace in the music of a beloved influence.
Django Django's Dave Maclean: Five Essential Dance Songs
February 13, 2018|Kara Manning
A DJ's perspective on what works in a set, and his love of dance music.
Valerie June: Five Essential Bob Marley Songs
February 06, 2018|Kara Manning
June's lyrics reflect the impact of musicians like Marley.
Peter Gabriel
June 20, 2016|Kara Manning
One of the most innovative and influential rock artists of his generation. [Playlist]
Phoenix
July 05, 2018|Kara Manning
Bringing endless élan, inventiveness, and indefatigable spirit. [Playlist]
Prince
June 06, 2016|Kara Manning
The word "genius" is a frequently abused superlative. Not here. [Playlist]
R.E.M.
April 25, 2016|Kara Manning
Southern Gothic, sun-splashed punk-pop, and bruising, abstruse rock 'n' roll. [Playlist]
Radiohead
July 25, 2016|Kara Manning
Radiohead has never been — and will never be — predictable. [Playlist]
Ramones
July 18, 2016|Eric Holland
Part of the DNA of New York, and American music, too. [Playlist]
Ray Charles
January 30, 2017|Kara Manning
He laid the cornerstone to what became modern soul, R&B and early rock 'n' roll. [Playlist]
Regina Spektor
February 18, 2020|Kara Manning
The innovative singer, songwriter and pianist is one of our FUV Essential Artists. [Playlist]
Richard Thompson
April 03, 2019|Kara Manning
One of the best-kept secrets in British music. [Playlist]
Rickie Lee Jones
February 28, 2019|Kara Manning
Her songs are not so much sung as viscerally lived. [Playlist]
Road Trip Songs
June 24, 2022|WFUV Staff
Planning a trip? Make those miles fly by. [Playlist]