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Aaron Embry.

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January 29, 2013 – The multifaceted singer, pianist and producer plays songs from his solo debut, Tiny Prayers. WXPN

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Hey Marseilles.

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January 28, 2013 – Hear two songs from the orchestral folk-pop band's new album, Lines We Trace, out March 5. WXPN

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Father John Misty.

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January 28, 2013 – A persona invented by Josh Tillman, Father John Misty showcases a rock-friendly side of the singer. WXPN

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Dinosaur Jr.

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January 24, 2013 – The venerated rock trio plays songs from its new album, I Bet on Sky, and talks about its reunion. WXPN

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Tanlines.

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January 23, 2013 – Hear the Brooklyn-based dance-pop duo play a few songs from its debut album, Mixed Emotions. WXPN

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Kopecky Family Band.

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January 22, 2013 – The Nashville sextet plays a few songs from its new album and talks about its recording process. WXPN

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Django Django.

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January 21, 2013 – Hear the Mercury Prize-nominated Scottish indie-rock band play songs from its self-titled debut. WXPN

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The Lions.

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January 21, 2013 – Hear two great songs from the Los Angeles reggae-soul collective's upcoming album, This Generation. WXPN

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Star & Micey perform a special set for the World Cafe crew.

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January 18, 2013 – Listen to a performance and interview with a folk-pop band bringing a fresh perspective to Memphis. WXPN

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American Sound Studio in Memphis, Tenn.

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January 18, 2013 – Learn a bit about the renowned Memphis studio, which produced roughly 120 hits in the late '60s. WXPN

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Rev. John Wilkins of Memphis.

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January 17, 2013 – Listen to a session from the Memphis gospel-blues singer, including a cover of "Prodigal Son." WXPN

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The late Willie Mitchell of Royal Studio in Memphis.

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January 17, 2013 – Hear interviews with Al Green, Cody ChesnuTT and the son of Royal Studio producer Willie Mitchell. WXPN

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The Memphis rock band Lucero.

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January 16, 2013 – Listen to a stripped-down set from the Memphis rock band, recorded live at Ardent Recording Studios. WXPN

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Big Star's members pose in front of their barn.

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January 16, 2013 – Listen to an interview with Big Star drummer Jody Stephens about Memphis' power-pop scene. WXPN

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World Cafe takes a tour of Graceland.

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January 15, 2013 – Hear interviews with the spokesman of Elvis Presley Enterprises and The King's daughter, Lisa Marie. WXPN

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