Suzanne Vega: Five Essential Joe Jackson Songs
August 09, 2017|Kara Manning
We reached out to Vega to write about her friend and collaborator.
Jon Batiste: Five Essential Mavis and Pops Staples Songs
July 20, 2017|Kara Manning
A Batiste-style "love riot" of admiration, enthusiasm and inspiration.
Son Little: Five Essential Mavis Staples Albums
July 19, 2017|Kara Manning
He deeply appreciates the Staple Singers' bridge between the secular and the spiritual.
Chris Robinson: Five Essential Chuck Berry Songs
June 21, 2017|Kara Manning
Longtime fans of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood and his former band, the Black Crowes, know that Chuck Berry, this week's FU...
Shovels and Rope: Five Essential Brandi Carlile Songs
May 31, 2017|Kara Manning
Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent's thoughtful and descriptive explanations of their faves.
Nada Surf's Matthew Caws: Five Essential Pixies Songs
May 24, 2017|Kara Manning
The B-sides, live shows, and bonus tracks that that rocked his world.
Steve Earle: Five Essential Rolling Stones Songs
May 10, 2017|Kara Manning
Steve Earle on the Stones.
Tommy Stinson: Five Essential Rolling Stones Songs
May 09, 2017|Kara Manning
Tommy Stinson's Essential Stones.
Ted Leo: Five Essential Aimee Mann Songs
April 19, 2017|Kara Manning
Tributes from a fellow traveler
Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood: Five Essential Clash Albums
April 12, 2017|Kara Manning
"All five are essential in their own way."