Felix Hernandez
Host, Rhythm Revue, Rhythm Reuve SundayFelix Hernandez started his career as a producer and radio journalist while in college. In the 1980’s, Felix independently produced the award-winning radio series BluesStage, which had a 6 year run on over 200 NPR stations. He also worked extensively as a journalist with WBEZ in Chicago, and NPR.
In 1986, Felix joined WBGO with the classic soul and dance music show Rhythm Revue. The program has also aired on New York's WBLS, WRKS ("Kiss-FM"), WTJM (Jammin' 105) as well as Sirius/XM.
In 1991, Felix started the Rhythm Revue Dance Party, an event which continues to sell out venues throughout the New York metro area. The Rhythm Revue Dance Party was important in the 1990’s revival of the Roseland Ballroom, where Felix held his monthly event for 22 years.
Felix also produces concerts and music compilations, and is working on a book based on his hundreds of interviews with R&B artists over the past three decades. He and his wife live in Brooklyn, where they raised three children.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, talks about doo-wop, an R&B genre that featured four-part vocal harmony and was popular in the ‘50s.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, reflects on the influence that so many American soul and R&B artists had on British rock and roll bands of the 60s.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, reflects on the influence that so many American soul and R&B artists had on the Beatles.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, reflects on the many soul and R&B artists and groups who featured lead vocals by pre-teens or young teenagers.
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The Geator with the Heator! Rhythm Revue Spotlight on Jerry Blavat, a radio legend from PhiladelphiaFelix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, remembers one of his heroes and mentors, rock and roll DJ Jerry Blavat whose colorful career spanned seven decades.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, explains how songs have been sampled by hip hop, R&B and contemporary pop artists over the years.
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Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue on WBGO, spotlights the legendary singer and songwriter Bobby Womack, who was born on March 4, 1944.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, reflects on Nancy Wilson, Nina Simone, Fats Domino and other soul and R&B artists who share birthdays in February.
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Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue on WBGO, spotlights the legendary singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson, who celebrated his 84th birthday on February 19.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, reflects on Roberta Flack, Otis Clay, Maceo Parker and other soul and R&B artists who share birthdays in February.