WFUV Essential Artists

Longevity, impact, influence, history: we celebrate the musicians who have shaped our cultural soundtrack.

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Road Trip Songs

June 24, 2022|WFUV Staff
Planning a trip? Make those miles fly by. [Playlist]
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WFUV's Stress-Free Soundtrack

December 18, 2020|WFUV Staff
DJ-curated Spotify playlist to ease your mind.
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George Harrison (Original photo courtesy of AP Photo/Bob Grieser)

George Harrison and The Beatles

February 25, 2020|Kara Manning
Honoring this spiritual man and his music, solo and with the Beatles.
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Regina Spektor (original photo by Shervin Lainez, PR)

Regina Spektor

February 18, 2020|Kara Manning
The innovative singer, songwriter and pianist is one of our FUV Essential Artists. [Playlist]
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Bob Marley (image in the public domain)

Bob Marley

February 06, 2020|Kara Manning
Keeping the legacy alive.
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David Byrne (photo by Jody Rogac, PR)

David Byrne and Talking Heads

January 28, 2020|Kara Manning
The music of David Byrne and Talking Heads prod at the choppy undertow of the American dream.
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FUV Essentials: Soundtracks and Scores (collage by Laura Fedele, WFUV)

Soundtracks and Scores

November 18, 2019|Kara Manning
Our DJs pick their 'essential' movie music. [Playlist]
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Unplugged Essentials (original photo by Gus Philippas)

Unplugged

October 31, 2019|Kara Manning
WFUV staffers on their favorite electric-turned-acoustic classics. [Playlist]
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Sheryl Crow (photo courtesy of the artist, PR)

Sheryl Crow

October 02, 2019|Kara Manning
Not only great a pop and rock songwriter, but a true activist. [Playlist]
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Photo from 'An Introduction To... Elliott Smith,' Kill Rock Stars, 2010

Elliott Smith

August 06, 2019|Kara Manning
He forged haunted whispers and delicate guitar into astonishingly intimate songs. [Playlist]
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