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Tonight On the Whole Wide World: The Enchanting Laura Mvula

5.3.13 at 5:40pm by Marisa Frydman

Enjoy that spring weather with a side of wonderful music to jumpstart your weekend. Join us tonight on the Whole Wide World as we welcome the enchanting Laura Mvula. As a nominee of the prestigious Brit's critic's choice award, Laura Mvula pairs fantastic vocals with romantic classical arrangements. Listen in on her interview with Rita Houston which includes an exclusive in-house performance. Stick with us to hear more great music from Tom Jones, Michael Franti, Sade, Bobby McFerrin, and many more.

TAS on FUV for Friday May 3rd

5.3.13 at 5:00pm by Russ Borris

Busy night ahead on the Friday night edition of The Alternate Side at 10!

Question of the Day: Run for the Roses

5.3.13 at 5:47am by Corny O'Connell

Tomorrow is the 139th running of the The Kentucky Derby - the most exciting two minutes in sports. It's time to find a festive hat and mix up a batch of mint juleps. We'll get you in the mood with a set of songs about horses this morning. Leave your song suggestion in the comments below and please include your first name and town.

Here's what we played:

America "A Horse with No Name"

Doc Watson "Tennessee Stud"

The Sundays "Wild Horses"

The Hold Steady "Chips Ahoy"

TAS on FUV for Thursday May 2nd

5.2.13 at 5:00pm by Russ Borris

Abandon Thursday and join us for Friday Eve, tonight at 10 on The Alternate Side!

First Listen: She & Him, 'Volume 3'

5.2.13 at 11:50am by Stephen Thompson

Playful, soft, sunnily melancholy and springlike, Zooey Deschanel's songs with M. Ward once again subsist on the strength of their own agreeability. Timelessness has long been key to the duo's charm, and indeed, Volume 3 seems to be floating through AM speakers at all times.

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