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Felix Hernandez
Host, Rhythm RevueFelix 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.
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This week's Rhythm Revue Sample Sampler features seven tracks that are the sources for some of hip-hop's biggest hits.
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WBGO's Felix Hernandez profiles singer Millie Jackson on Rhythm Revue Spotlight
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Rhythm Revue Spotlight on the inspirational music of Curtis Mayfield
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Rhythm Revue Spotlight on The Impressions and the Harlem Hit Parade Tapes
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WBGO's Felix Hernandez takes us back with the Rhythm Revue Spotlight on Curtis Mayfield, Jerry Butler and the Harlem Hit Parade Tapes
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Felix Hernandez's Rhythm Revue Spotlight features Irma Thomas, Rufus and Carla Thomas and The Meters
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Felix Hernandez, host of ‘Rhythm Revue’ on WBGO, shares interview clips from his Harlem Hit Parade Tapes, first recorded in the 80s.
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Felix Hernandez, host of ‘Rhythm Revue’ on WBGO, celebrates the legacy of Little Willie John, an often-overlooked R&B vocalist of the 50s and 60s.
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Felix Hernandez, host of ‘Rhythm Revue’ on WBGO, celebrates the May birthdays of soul and R&B greats Patti LaBelle, Clarence Burke, Jr. and Gladys Knight.
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Felix Hernandez, host of “Rhythm Revue” on WBGO, celebrates the May birthdays of soul and R&B greats, including James Brown, Big Maybelle, Johnnie Taylor and Stevie Wonder.