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The Stax Records recording studio in Memphis, Tenn.

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January 14, 2013 – Listen to interviews with Memphis author Robert Gordon and Stax Museum curator Levon Williams. WXPN

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Nuyorican trombonist Willie Colon.

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January 10, 2013 – In an interview, Grammy-winning producer Aaron Levinson discusses two beloved traditional genres. WXPN

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Graham Parker and the Rumour.

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January 10, 2013 – The British band, reunited after 30-plus years, performs new songs and discusses its film debut. WXPN

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Scott Walker.

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January 9, 2013 – The ambitious, venerated singer and composer says he has reached the "point of no return." WXPN

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Singer-songwriter Kail Baxley.

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January 7, 2013 – Hear songs from a singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from his hometown hero, James Brown. WXPN

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Lianne La Havas.

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January 7, 2013 – The up-and-coming British soul singer performs songs from her debut album, Is Your Love Big Enough? WXPN

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Cody ChesnuTT.

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January 4, 2013 – The soul singer plays stripped-down versions of songs from his latest album, Landing on a Hundred.

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People Get Ready.

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January 3, 2013 – The unorthodox New York band blurs the line between a rock concert and a dance performance. WXPN

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Polica.

Watch World Cafe: David Dye's 10 Favorite Songs Of 2012 WXPN

January 1, 2013 – Dye gets to witness firsthand the best music of each year. Here are his picks for 2012's finest. WXPN

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Alabama Shakes' members infuse rock 'n' roll with soul, blues and country.

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December 31, 2012 – Hear the rock 'n' roll quartet perform its enthusiastic, soulful songs live in the studio. WXPN

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Mumford and Sons.

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December 31, 2012 – The "arena folk" band talks about balancing spaces both quiet and loud, and plays songs from Babel. WXPN

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Lord Huron.

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December 28, 2012 – Singer Ben Schneider is the creative force behind the rhythmically inventive folk-pop band. WXPN

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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.

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December 28, 2012 – Singer Alex Ebert explains the origin of the band's name, which evolved from a childhood fantasy. WXPN

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The Lumineers.

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December 27, 2012 – The fiery acoustic folk trio plays foot-stomping, open-hearted songs from its self-titled debut. WXPN

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Gotye's new album is titled Making Mirrors.

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December 27, 2012 – Hear the rising Australian pop star perform songs from his new album, Making Mirrors. WXPN

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