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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

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Listen to a mini-concert with Sam Evian

The New York-based instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Plunge.

Sam Evian on World Cafe

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On 'Roadrunner!', Kaitlin Butts reimagines a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic

The Oklahoma native took inspiration from the movie musical named after her home state.

Kaitlin Butts on World Cafe

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On their latest album, Chromeo gets serious ... but not that serious

On Adult Contemporary, the Canadian duo's subject matter may have matured, but their sense of humor hasn't changed.

Chromeo on World Cafe

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The Culture Corner: How Cibo Matto quietly influenced New York in the '90s

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the alt rock band's 1999 record subverted stereotypes at the time.

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Eric Slick on his latest album, 'New Age Rage'

The longtime drummer of Dr. Dog joins us to talk about letting his personality shine through on his new solo album.

Eric Slick on World Cafe

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30A Songwriters Sessions: The Reverend Shawn Amos

Hear Reverend Shawn Amos perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.

The Reverend Shawn Amos on World Cafe

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Brittany Davis brings their life into vivid focus on 'Image Issues'

Born without sight, Davis uses their mastery of sound to bring their inner turmoil, and joy, to life on their new album.

Brittany Davis on World Cafe

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Eliza Hardy Jones charts the tumultuous road to parenthood on 'Pickpocket'

The Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist explores loss and surviving grief on her latest solo album.

Eliza Hardy Jones on World Cafe

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30A Songwriters Sessions: Sunny War

Hear Sunny War perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.

Sunny War on World Cafe

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T Bone Burnett tackles an old childhood nightmare on 'The Other Side'

The acclaimed producer's latest album is a country blues affair inspired by a sinister dream.

T Bone Burnett on World Cafe

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