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 the long and colorful history of ‘cover’ versions of hits by other artists.
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, features the legendary vocalist Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations, who went on to a successful solo career.
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, features the R&B and funk singer Jessica Cleaves, known for her work with Friends of Distinction, Earth Wind & Fire and George Clinton.
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, features the R&B singer-songwriter Frankie Beverly of Maze.
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, features the legendary soul and R&B singer-songwriter Hank Ballard in Part 2 (of 2 episodes).
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, features the legendary soul and R&B singer-songwriter Hank Ballard in Part 1 (of 2 episodes).
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, features Sue Records and the underrated R&B singer Baby Washington.
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In a special ‘The Pioneers’ edition of the Rhythm Revue Spotlight, host Felix Hernandez profiles the seminal R&B vocal group, The Flamingos.
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, shares his profile of singer and songwriter Otis Williams, a founding member of The Temptations.
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WBGO’s Felix Hernandez, host of Rhythm Revue, shares his profile and archival interview with legendary soul and R&B guitarist Steve Cropper of Booker T & the MGs.