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World Cafe showcases indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music. Produced by WXPN, Philadelphia.
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Fitz & The Tantrums On World Cafe

Fri, 05/24/2013 - 18:35

The group crafts a mix of indie pop and neo-soul on its new album, More Than Just a Dream.

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Boy On World Cafe

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 17:19

The Swiss-German duo's sweet, honest and enchanting sound shines on its debut album, Mutual Friends.

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Mount Moriah On World Cafe

Wed, 05/22/2013 - 19:47

The North Carolina band performs powerful, country-tinged songs from its new album, Miracle Temple.

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The National On World Cafe

Tue, 05/21/2013 - 13:00

The band plays dour but beautiful songs from its brand-new album, Trouble Will Find Me.

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Next: Hanni El Khatib

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 17:44

The singer-songwriter combines soul, blues and punk on his blistering new album, Head in the Dirt.

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Dawes: Songs And 'Stories' From Laurel Canyon

Mon, 05/20/2013 - 17:05

The newly independent California band plays songs from its new record, Stories Don't End, and singer-songwriter Taylor Goldsmith talks about the inspiration behind the album.

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Frightened Rabbit On World Cafe

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 19:07

The Scottish rock band performs punchy, driving anthems from its latest album, Pedestrian Verse.

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Latin Roots: Son Jarocho

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 20:49

Jasmine Garsd introduces a melancholy, mischievous genre from the port city of Veracruz, Mexico.

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Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside On World Cafe

Thu, 05/16/2013 - 20:29

The Portland band's raw, bluesy rockabilly sound shines on its latest album, Untamed Beast.

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RNDM On World Cafe

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 19:53

Joseph Arthur and Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament team up for their new album as RNDM, titled Acts.

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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Dawn McCarthy On World Cafe

Tue, 05/14/2013 - 17:47

The singers perform classic Everly Brothers tunes from their new album, What the Brothers Sang.

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Next: Laura Stevenson

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 18:46

The death-obsessed singer-songwriter explores a dark, folk-infused sound on her new album, Wheel.

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Jim James On World Cafe

Mon, 05/13/2013 - 18:00

The My Morning Jacket singer performs songs from the soulful Regions of Light and Sound of God, his first solo release under his own name, and discusses an accident that left him bedridden.

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Clive Davis On World Cafe

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 19:27

The indefatigable music mogul reflects on his more than six decades in the music industry.

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Rod Stewart On World Cafe

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 18:40

The singer, songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer plays three songs from his new album, Time.

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The Slide Brothers On World Cafe

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 19:27

The virtuoso pedal-steel band plays songs from its debut album, Robert Randolph Presents The Slide Brothers, and discusses its transition from performing in churches to playing clubs.

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Phosphorescent On World Cafe

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 18:59

Singer Matthew Houck shares intimate, country-tinged songs from his band's latest album, Muchacho.

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Hey Marseilles On World Cafe

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 19:07

The Seattle chamber-pop band plays agreeably hooky songs from its new album, Lines We Trace.

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Billy Bragg On World Cafe

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 19:00

The British singer-songwriter plays songs from his quiet and introspective new album Tooth & Nail, inspired by the collection of Woody Guthrie songs he produced with Wilco in 1998.

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Next: Treetop Flyers

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 18:27

Hear London's Treetop Flyers offer a taste of California with its throwback folk-rock sound.

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