Conversations at the World Cafe

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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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KT Tunstall On World Cafe

June 14, 2013 - 3:07pm

The singer-songwriter's latest album contains eerie predictions of a troubled personal life.

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José James On World Cafe

June 13, 2013 - 12:14pm

The jazzy, soulful singer challenges himself throughout his latest album, No Beginning, No End.

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Latin Roots: Timba, Cuba's Funky Dance Music

June 13, 2013 - 10:30am

World Cafe talks with Judy Cantor-Navas of Billboard En Espanol about this provocative dance sound.

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John Mellencamp, Stephen King And T-Bone Burnett On World Cafe

June 12, 2013 - 4:32pm

The venerated entertainers dive into uncharted territory together: a musical 13 years in the making.

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Low Cut Connie On World Cafe

June 11, 2013 - 3:35pm

The piano-pounding Philadelphia rock band plays songs from its newest album, Call Me Sylvia.

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World Cafe Next: Last Good Tooth

June 10, 2013 - 5:07pm

The Rhode Island band mixes quirky melodies and Appalachian instrumentation. Hear two new songs.

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Fitz & The Tantrums On World Cafe

June 10, 2013 - 2:00pm

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

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Patty Griffin On World Cafe

June 7, 2013 - 5:01pm

The veteran singer-songwriter sits down with World Cafe's David Dye to perform songs from her new album, American Kid. Along the way, she also shares stories about her father, whose passing inspired many of the new songs.

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Villagers On World Cafe

June 6, 2013 - 2:30pm

Hear an interview with Villagers' Conor O'Brien and an acoustic set of songs from {Awayland}.

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Parquet Courts On World Cafe

June 5, 2013 - 2:30pm

The Brooklyn indie-rock band introduces three never-before-heard songs in the World Cafe studio.

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Madeleine Peyroux On World Cafe

June 4, 2013 - 6:05pm

Guest host Michaela Majoun talks to the jazz and blues singer about her new album, The Blue Room.

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Next: The Oh Hellos

June 3, 2013 - 3:33pm

The brother and sister in San Marcos, Texas duo The Oh Hellos can thank their mother for inspiring them to start a band. Listen to two songs from the up-and-coming folk rockers and download their single, "The Valley."

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