Norah Jones (photo by Danny Clinch, PR)

Norah Jones: Five Essential Willie Nelson Songs

August 16, 2017|Kara Manning
The friend and fellow Texan narrows down the Willie catalogue.
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Suzanne Vega (photo by F. Holz, PR)

Suzanne Vega: Five Essential Joe Jackson Songs

August 09, 2017|Kara Manning
We reached out to Vega to write about her friend and collaborator.
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Jon Batiste (photo by Sasha Israel, PR)

Jon Batiste: Five Essential Mavis and Pops Staples Songs

July 20, 2017|Kara Manning
A Batiste-style "love riot" of admiration, enthusiasm and inspiration.
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Chris Robinson Brotherhood

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...

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Shovels and Rope's Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst (photo by Curtis Wayne Millard, PR)

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.
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Nada Surf's (L to R) Ira Elliot, Daniel Lorca, Matthew Caws, and Doug Gillard (photo by Bernie Dechant)

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.
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Steve Earle (photo by Chad Batka, PR)

Steve Earle: Five Essential Rolling Stones Songs

May 10, 2017|Kara Manning
Steve Earle on the Stones.
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Tommy Stinson (photo by Steve Cohen, PR)

Tommy Stinson: Five Essential Rolling Stones Songs

May 09, 2017|Kara Manning
Tommy Stinson's Essential Stones.
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Ted Leo (photo by Matias Corral, PR)

Ted Leo: Five Essential Aimee Mann Songs

April 19, 2017|Kara Manning
Tributes from a fellow traveler
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Okkervil River's Will Sheff (photo courtesy of ATO Records, PR)

Okkervil River: Five Essential Elton John Songs

March 22, 2017|Kara Manning
Will Sheff's wonderful assessment
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