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Marriage breakdown led to Shirley Collins losing her singing voice, but the folk icon survived. She tells the story of a remarkable comeback

In the annals of rock 'n' roll history, few names resonate as powerfully as Mick Jagger. As the enigmatic frontman of the Rolling Stones, Jagger has been an icon of the genre for over five decades, captivating audiences with his electrifying stage presence, provocative lyrics, and unparalleled vocal prowess. Throughout his illustrious career, Jagger has

Folk legend Shirley Collins revealed her split from Ashley Hutchings left her so “wretched with sorrow” she couldn’t sing

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

Folklorist Alan Lomax is primarily recognized, when at all, by the instrumental role he played in launching the careers of some America’s—and the world’s—most beloved guitarist-singers. Indeed, it’s difficult to overestimate the role that he and his father, John A. Lomax, played in shaping musical history as they traveled the back roads of the southern…

Strachwitz, who died May 5, devoted his life to tracking down regional musicians — and recording them in their homes, front porches and beer joints. Originally broadcast in 1990.

Since 1985, KUVO has provided a rare blend of music & news. We broadcast the best in Jazz, Latin Jazz & Blues in addition to 17 locally produced, culturally diverse programs.

Dore Stein is joined by studio guests to honor the man who was known as a "human tape recorder."

Today, we remember a Bay Area legend with an avalanche of lifetime achievement awards. Chris Strachwitz was a music archivist and a song catcher, dedicated to recording the traditional, regional, down home music of America. He died this month at the age of 91. To honor his memory today, we bring you a story from our friends at the Kitchen Sisters.

Chris Strachwitz, who traveled in search of the roots of American music with the eagerness of a pilgrim, discovered traditional musicians with the ski