The singer/songwriter is one of the 2024 Kennedy Center honorees. In 1996, Raitt spoke to Fresh Air about about the musicians that inspired her, including Mississippi Fred McDowell. This is FRESH AIR.

Never accuse Bonnie Raitt of leaving a job undone. She marched into town determined to rock and roll, and she didn’t dally in making her point. After plowing through one particularly all-out stretch ...

Bonnie Raitt has a lengthy history of success in rock music. The singer-songwriter has had numerous hits on the rock and pop charts. It’s all thanks to her meticulous choice of songs for her records, ...