WFUV Announces 'The Boogie Down' With Binky Griptite On Saturday Nights

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY Triple A WFUV/NEW YORK has announced that BINKY GRIPTITE -- longtime guitarist and emcee for THE DAP-KINGS -- is bringing a new funk show on SATURDAY NIGHTS between 8-11. “The Boogie Down,” a blend of vintage soul and R&B, debuts on JULY 22nd.

 

"We got to know BINKY through our friendship with the late, beloved SHARON JONES," said WFUV PD RITA HOUSTON. "He's an authentic personality with a great voice.  He knows this music so well, and he's had a lifelong dream of being a radio DJ.  Plus, what's better than a Saturday night soul party?" 

 

"You could describe The Boogie Down as 'Mister Rogers meets Soul Train,'" said GRIPTITE.  "I'm known as a soul man, but I've got varied tastes, and I hope to let that be heard on the show.  There will be horns and organs, but also banjos and rock guitars every once in a while.  Also, I 'm really interested in helping the bands that are coming up now, so I'll play a fair amount of new indie soul from around the world.”

 

PAUL CAVALCONTE's expanded, free-form “Cavalcade” will now be heard on SUNDAYS from 8-11p., beginning on JULY 23rd, followed by “The Bottomless Pit” with MARSHALL CRENSHAW from 11p.- midnight.  “UKNY” with KARA MANNING will continue on SATURDAY NIGHTS from 11p.-midnight.