whole wide world

Tonight On The Whole Wide World: Dance Your Way Into The Weekend

6.7.13 at 1:52pm by Marisa Frydman

Looking for a way to start your weekend off on the right note? Join Rita on tonight's edition of the Whole Wide World as we kick off your Friday night with a dance party. Move the coffee table, call your friends, and get down to these groovy tunes. The music doesn't stop there, Alisa Ali joins Rita in the studio for a preview of WFUV's exclusive live broadcast from Bonnaroo next Friday night. Tune in for songs from Solange and Pretty Lights, as well as music from new bands such as Elastic Bond and Valerie June, as the Whole Wide World plays on.

Tonight On The Whole Wide World: Words And Music With Emeli Sande

5.24.13 at 3:33pm by Marisa Frydman

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. Don't let the rain get you down, let the Whole Wide World help you kick off your holiday weekend and the unofficial start to summer. Join Rita as she spins upbeat tunes from Sly and the Family Stone and Ray Charles as well as new artists such as Junip and Lorde. Stick with us as we dive into the Words and Music vault for a special session with Emeli Sande. Since her win of the Critic's Choice win at the 2012 Brit Award, Emeli Sande's musical career has taken her to new heights with her debut album, Our Version of Events.

Tonight On the Whole Wide World: Patty Griffin Stops By

5.10.13 at 4:02pm by Marisa Frydman

Tonight on the Whole Wide World, we have a very special double interview edition for you. Please join us as Rita interviews revered folk singer, Patty Griffin. Rita and Patty will discuss her newly released album, American Kid, and her upcoming appearance at Celebrate Brooklyn. Patty will also treat us to an exclusive in-studio performance of some of the songs from the album. Stay tuned as we reach into the archives of Words & Music and play Rita's memorable interview with Rodriguez and the success of Searching For Sugarman.

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.

Tonight On The Whole Wide World: A Chat With Petula

4.12.13 at 5:04pm by Marisa Frydman

Join us tonight for a special edition of the Whole Wide World as we welcome ledgendary British singer, Petula Clark. Listen in for her conversation with Rita Houston as she discusses her new album, "Lost In You", as well as stories of moments spent with Elvis, Karen Carpenter, and many other greats. Stay tuned for music to get your weekend rolling by Jessie Ware, Mojave 3, Phosphorescent, Iron & Wine among many other new tunes.

Tonight On The Whole Wide World: New Music From SXSW

3.22.13 at 2:36pm by Marisa Frydman

Join us tonight on the Whole Wide World as Rita cues up great new music she found on her recent trip to South By South West in Austin. You'll hear some new tunes from your favorite musicians such as Justin Timberlake, Phoenix, and Patti Griffin as well as material from emerging artists such as Rhye and Jose James. All fantastic tunes that would surely spice up your Friday night. Stick around for an exclusive live performance and interview with American Idol alum and talented singer-songwriter, Crystal Bowersox.

Tonight On the Whole Wide World: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

3.1.13 at 4:23pm by Marisa Frydman

Kick back and enjoy your Friday night with the Whole Wide World. Tonight, Rita welcomes special guests Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell to Studio A at WFUV for an interview about the Duo's new album, "Old Yellow Moon." Emmylou and Rodney will also play an exclusive set for your listening pleasure. Stick around for some great new music from the likes of David Bowie, Phoenix, Robert DeLong, and Alice Smith.

Tonight On The Whole Wide World: iPod On Shuffle

2.22.13 at 6:22pm by Marisa Frydman

The iPod's on shuffle tonight. Join us as Rita takes a "back seat" on the Whole Wide World and lets her iPod pick the soundtrack for your Friday night. Tune in for some golden oldies, fun 80s music, a few surprises, and as always, your favorite songs.

Tune in for the Whole Wide World with Rita Houston tonight and every Friday night from 7-10pm on 90.7 FM or online at wfuv.org. Miss a show? Be sure to explore past broadcasts in the WFUV Archives.

Tonight On the Whole Wide World: Honoring Disco's Legacy

1.18.13 at 7:15pm by Marisa Frydman

Happy Friday evening, the Whole Wide World has a hip show tonight with a great beat to dance to. As you may have heard, Steve Rubell, co-owner of the former legendary Studio 54, is auctioning off priceless memorabilia from the decade of disco this weekend. To honor the great music of that era, Rita will be spinning disco favorites throughout the show. Listen in for your favorite Studio 54 tunes. Also joining us tonight, up-and-coming British soul singer Jessie Ware will be joining WFUV's Kara Manning in the studio for her first radio interview as well as an exclusive performance.

Tonight On The Whole Wide World: Angela McCluskey Stops By

1.11.13 at 6:09pm by Marisa Frydman

Rita Houston is thrilled to be hosting her first edition of Whole Wide World in 2013 and we have a great show lined up to kick start your weekend. Singer-songwriter Angela McCluskey joins Rita in the studio for an interview and an exclusive live performance of her original music as well as some wonderful jazz standards. Be sure to stick around and listen to some of Rita's favorite new artists for the year such as Wild Belle and The Lone Bellow as well as new music from old favorites such as David Bowie and Emmylou Harris.

Now Playing

wfuv
@WFUV Radio Auction: Bid on 4 tickets to Zankel Hall concert plus dinner at Telepan - http://t.co/nsSbkSpEah @CarnegieHall @BillTelepan — 5 weeks 8 hours ago
wfuv
wearephoenix and we are pink and we are at the Apollo dammit @wfuv http://t.co/A3i9cZM7H0 — 5 weeks 21 hours ago
wfuv
@WFUV show with Willy Mason at @TheLivingRoomNYC - great songs and stories @wjjmason http://t.co/nXNx1HBGOh — 5 weeks 22 hours ago

View All

Amazon.com Widgets