World Cafe

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David Dye

Since 1991, World Cafe has been a premier showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country. The show is hosted by long-time Philadelphia radio personality David Dye.

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World Cafe
7:00 am
Mon April 2, 2012

World Cafe Looks Back: The Sound Of Memphis

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Al Green performs during the 2009 Essence Music Festival at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.

Today's episode of World Cafe celebrates the iconic sound of Memphis, Tenn., and Stax Records by looking back at past conversations with some of its key players.

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World Cafe
1:30 pm
Mon March 26, 2012

Archie Powell And The Exports On 'World Cafe: Next'

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Archie Powell and the Exports.

With simple melodies and sardonic lyrics, Archie Powell and the Exports' new album, Great Ideas in Action, may well be the soundtrack to this summer. The group released its first EP (Loose Change) in 2009, and its debut album, Skip Work, followed a year later. Skip Work was praised for its addictive hooks, lyrical wit and sophistication. Buried beneath catchy, raucous rock 'n' roll, the album's emotional content reflected the nervous energy and anxiety that the band members say they felt graduating college.

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World Cafe
7:00 am
Mon March 26, 2012

World Cafe Looks Back: World Music

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Angélique Kidjo.

Throughout the month of October, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of World Cafe and revisited some of the best and most memorable interviews of the past 20 years.

On today's World Cafe, we look to Nigeria, Benin and Cuba and highlight some of our favorite conversations with world-music innovators.

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World Cafe
1:17 pm
Fri March 23, 2012

Fun. On World Cafe

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fun.

Originally published on Thu June 21, 2012 9:14 am

A New York pop-rock trio with a spunky and theatrical side, fun. began when singer Nate Ruess was coming off the breakup of his long-running band The Format.

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World Cafe
2:54 pm
Thu March 22, 2012

Latin Roots: Josh Norek On Latin Hip-Hop

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Ana Tijoux.

On the latest segment of the "Latin Roots" music series, Josh Norek, co-host and executive producer of The Latin Alternative (a one-hour radio show of Latin funk, hip-hop and electronica), stops by the studio. A musician, producer and journalist who works for the Latin indie label Nacional Records, Norek spends a good deal of his time exploring the history and direction of Latin hip-hop.

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World Cafe
1:31 pm
Thu March 22, 2012

Heartless Bastards On World Cafe

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Erika Wennerstrom, Dave Colvin, Jesse Ebaugh and Mark Nathan of Heartless Bastards.

The Cincinnati band Heartless Bastards is led by Erika Wennerstrom, whose husky vocals have fueled the group's progression into a powerhouse rock force on its fourth studio album, Arrow. The new record marinates in all that is classic rock — catchy hooks, big riffs, a powerful voice — but also sets itself apart with Wennerstrom's distinct voice.

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World Cafe
11:20 am
Wed March 21, 2012

Zola Jesus On World Cafe

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Zola Jesus.

Nika Roza Danilova, known on stage as Zola Jesus, has crafted an experimental, genre-straddling sound which incorporates Gothic rock, lo-fi acoustic music, orchestral instrumentals, ambient electronic sounds and strong, diva-esque vocals. She's released three full-length studio albums in the span of three years, and each has sounded more purposeful and powerful than the last.

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World Cafe
12:32 pm
Tue March 20, 2012

Anaïs Mitchell On World Cafe

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Anais Mitchell has a penchant for storied poetry and a deep reverence for the expressiveness of folk music.

Vermont folk singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell's confessional ballads and strong, emotive singing have earned her comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan and Gillian Welch.

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World Cafe
1:31 pm
Mon March 19, 2012

Jennifer Castle On 'World Cafe: Next'

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Jennifer Castle is a Canadian folk singer with a gift for turning simple things into resonating music.

Jennifer Castle has been described more than once as one of Canadian folk's best kept secrets for her otherworldly and captivating style. She's collaborated with a diverse range of contemporaries — The Constantines, Doug Paisley and Ryan Driver, to name a few. Her three minimalist and delicate full-length albums incorporate her many inspirations — nature, space, planets and the simple things in life.

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World Cafe
2:11 pm
Fri March 16, 2012

Sense Of Place: Natives Shed Light On Portland

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Typhoon is an up-and-coming Portland collective known for its particular orchestration.

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 11:32 am

This World Cafe segment completes our Sense of Place Portland series, and the focus is on what Portland, Ore. — a city brimming with culture, coffee and bands — has been like for the musicians who settle there.

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World Cafe
12:17 pm
Fri March 16, 2012

The Shins On World Cafe

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The Shins' latest release, Port Of Morrow, is their first album in five years.

Originally published on Mon July 2, 2012 9:49 am

The Shins are a dream-pop outfit from Portland, Ore. Arising as a side project while singer/songwriter James Mercer lived in New Mexico, the band took on a life of its own after a number of singles such as "New Slang" were featured in films, pulling the young indie rock group into the national spotlight.

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World Cafe
1:52 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Sense Of Place: The Charms Of Portland

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David Dye and Tucker Martine.

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 11:33 am

Who better to introduce the true sound of Portland, Ore. than the man behind many of its best musical acts?

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World Cafe
12:53 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Andrew Bird On World Cafe

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Andrew Bird's latest record, Break It Yourself, was released this month.

Originally published on Mon July 23, 2012 9:05 am

Whistling polymath Andrew Bird has become a perennial favorite of folk-pop aficionados and classical fans alike. As a trained violinist and a longtime touring musician, he has a way of expertly melding many genres and influences into his own unique brand of baroque pop. Showcasing his impressive skills with the violin, guitar, mandolin, glockenspiel and vocals, Bird is a picture of versatility.

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World Cafe
2:17 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

Sense Of Place: Portland's Revered Record Stores

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 11:33 am

Our Sense of Place Portland series focuses on the history of Portland, Ore. pop music as observed by longtime resident Terry Currier. He's uniquely qualified to survey the Portland music scene and the state of the record business because he owns Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store, where he has worked since 1972. He is also the founder of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.

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World Cafe
1:30 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

Imelda May On World Cafe

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Irish rockabilly singer Imelda May.

Imelda May began her affair with rockabilly early on in life — by the time she was 9, she'd already begun to emulate Elmore James and Billie Holiday. In 2007, after years of singing in clubs, May stole the spotlight with Love Tattoo. The 12-track collection shot to the #1 spot in Ireland, stealing the hearts of audiences and contemporaries the world over.

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