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April 07, 2016|Corny O'Connell

Today's Google doodle reminds us that Ravi Shankar was born on this date in 1920. Shankar introduced George Harrison, and...

Bonnie Raitt

April 06, 2016|Corny O'Connell

Bonnie Raitt is the 'FUV Essential artist this week. As part of the celebration we're asking for your favorite tracks...

Korey Dane at WFUV (photo by Sarah Burns)

Korey Dane: 2016

April 06, 2016|Darren DeVivo

Korey Dane is a singer and songwriter from southern California, who grew up in the Long Beach area. He now makes Los Angeles...

Derek Trucks with Susan Tedeschi (courtesy of Concord Music, PR)

Susan Tedeschi's Five Essential Bonnie Raitt Albums

April 05, 2016|Kara Manning
Thoughts on one one of her major influences

Motorcycles

April 05, 2016|Corny O'Connell

The New York Daily News reports today that Police Commissioner Bratton will be cracking down on illegal motorcyclists. That...

Nico Yaryan at WFUV

Nico Yaryan: 2016

April 05, 2016|Carmel Holt

Every era has its love songs. In fact, it’s fair to say it’s one of the most popular topics for songwriters, with a...

Bonnie Raitt with FUV's Sarah Wardrop in 2012

FUV Essentials: Sarah Wardrop on Bonnie Raitt

April 04, 2016|Sarah Wardrop
Her music is a thread that connects blues, rock, funk and pop (and more).
Bonnie Raitt (photo by Marina Chavez)

Bonnie Raitt

April 04, 2016|Kara Manning
A master guitarist and an indomitable force. [Playlist]

Play Ball!

April 04, 2016|Corny O'Connell

The New York Yankees home opener against the Houston Astros has been postponed until tomorrow. The Mets lost their season...

Andrew Bird (photo by Reuben Cox)

Andrew Bird

April 04, 2016|Darren DeVivo

Are You Serious
Andrew Bird
Loma Vista Records

Experiencing some degree of crisis can fuel the creative juices in a positive...