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.
Jim James: Five Essential Neil Young Songs
November 08, 2017|WFUV Staff
It's not a surprise that an artist with the range of Jim James would be a Neil Young fan. Whether in his solo work, as a...
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.