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.
Tucker Martine: Five Essential My Morning Jacket Songs
December 04, 2017|Kara Manning
Producer Tucker Martine leant his ears and insight to "Five Essential My Morning Jacket Songs" for FUV Essentials.
Saint Etienne: Five Essential Kate Bush Songs
November 01, 2017|Kara Manning
A tribute to a lifelong influence
Joe Henry: Five Essential John Prine Songs
October 24, 2017|Kara Manning
Joe Henry on the John Prine songs he loves.
North Mississippi Allstars: Five Essential Tedeschi Trucks Band Songs
October 11, 2017|Kara Manning
The North Mississippi Allstars joined the Tedeschi Trucks Band for that band's 2017 autumnal residency at the Beacon Theatre...