The English Beat: Five Essential Songs
April 17, 2025|Kara Manning
Ahead of FUV's High Line Bash, Dave Wakeling picks five fave songs.
Suzanne Vega: Five Essential Xmas Songs
December 18, 2023|Kara Manning
Aligning with her City Winery holiday shows, Suzanne chooses her faves.
![Yola (from the video for "Love All Night (Work All Day)" via Nonesuch Records)](/sites/default/files/images/posts/yola-love-all-night-1200x628.jpeg "Yola (from the video for "Love All Night (Work All Day)" via Nonesuch Records)")
Yola: Five Essential Dan Auerbach Songs
May 14, 2019|Kara Manning
She trusted him to deliver her songs. It worked.
Kermit Ruffins: Five Essential New Orleans Songs
April 25, 2019|Kara Manning
Picks from the co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band
Tank and the Bangas: Five Essential New Orleans Songs
April 25, 2019|Kara Manning
As joyful ambassadors of the city's resurrection and revival
Lucy Wainwright Roche: Five Essential Indigo Girls Songs
March 26, 2019|Kara Manning
Songs she loves, written by her friends and inspirations.
Patty Griffin: Five Essential Rickie Lee Jones Songs
February 28, 2019|Kara Manning
From one "serious badass" to another.
Courtney Marie Andrews: Five Essential Dolly Parton Songs
February 08, 2019|Kara Manning
From one great country songwriter to another.
Dawes: Five Essential Warren Zevon Songs
January 24, 2019|Kara Manning
Goldsmith cites Zevon's bold lyrical risks.
Jealous of the Birds: Five Essential Cat Power Songs
December 17, 2018|Kara Manning
Naomi Hamilton is a big fan of Chan Marshall, and explains why.