Rita Cary
Former Staff
Rita Cary was formerly a weekend announcer for WBUR. She came to public radio from Boston-area indie rock station WXRV, where she was morning show host, artist interviewer and programmed air time for New England area artists.
Rita is a native of Toronto, Canada, where she was a reporter-editor at the Canadian Press. She moved to Texas and worked as City Hall reporter for the San Antonio Express-News. She's now a long-time resident of the seacoast of New Hampshire. She was a science writer at the University of New Hampshire, and reporter-freelancer for various New England publications.
Rita has freelanced for Windsurfer Magazine, and somehow made it to the World Windsurfing Championships as a member of the Canadian National Windsurfing team.
Recently published
How Personal Became Political In Young The Giant's Album On Immigrant Experiences
The band's most recent songs are about everything from hope to fear, and a belief in being able to make a better life for oneself in America.
Refusing To 'Run Or Hide': Run River North Rises Above Its Struggles
The five-piece group got together about six years ago when lead singer Alex Hwang put out a call for musicians in his small Korean-American music community in California.
'There's Self-Doubt, Darkness, But There's Hope': Scottish Band Frightened Rabbit Pens Turbulent Tunes
"But I always make sure that there is a light at the end. It's a very Scottish way of looking at things," says lead singer Scott Hutchison. "It's like everything...
'It Feels Really Special': Why Boston-Born Band Guster Is Still Going Strong After 25 Years
The band we know as Guster got together at Tufts a quarter century ago. Seven albums later, the band has stayed true to its indie roots and grassroots method of...
'My Own Lane': Michael Kiwanuka On Finding A Unique Place In Life And Music
Singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka sounds like an old soul, but he's actually only 29. He released his first album four years ago.
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Ingrid Michaelson Says Her New Music Is 'A Tapestry Of All The Joys And Woes'
Michaelson, who is about to turn 37, was discovered 10 years ago by a music producer for “Grey’s Anatomy." Since then, she's done a lot of growing up and so...
'Messianic, Oracular Honky-Tonk': Josh Ritter Dissects The Stories Behind His Songs
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter owes his success to one open mic night in Boston when singer Glen Hansard, from the hit Irish rock band The Frames, was in the audience.
Eclectic Boston-Bred Band Lake Street Dive Makes A Big Leap
Lake Street Dive, which formed at the New England Conservatory, released their latest album, "Side Pony," earlier this year.
Indie Band Lucius Finds 'The Good In The Grief'
Lucius recently released its second album, called "Good Grief."