World Cafe archive

April 3, 2012 – Hear the dynamic folk duo perform its charming, soothing acoustic ballads in a studio session. WXPN

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April 2, 2012 – The alt-country singer blends psychedelic sounds with his own blues-rock sensibilities. WXPN

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April 2, 2012 – Celebrate the Tennessee swagger with sessions by Booker T, Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Steve Cropper. WXPN

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March 30, 2012 – The road-tested, Grammy-approved electric blues and roots duo puts its signature power on display. WXPN

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March 29, 2012 – Hear music looped, yelped, cooed and otherwise performed to the beat of Merrill Garbus' own drums. WXPN

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March 28, 2012 – Hear the endlessly inventive singer-pianist perform classically inspired songs in the studio. WXPN

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March 26, 2012 – Hear the young band's catchy, raucous, surprisingly sophisticated rock 'n' roll on today's show. WXPN

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March 26, 2012 – Hear from King Sunny Ade, Angélique Kidjo and Bela Fleck; plus Ry Cooder on Buena Vista Social Club. WXPN

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March 22, 2012 –

In this discussion, Norek explores the cultural dispersion that helped create a unique genre fusion. WXPN

March 22, 2012 –

Hear Erika Wennerstrom's powerful, emotive rock band perform songs from its latest album, Arrow.

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March 21, 2012 – Hear the genre-straddling singer perform her smart, ferocious and experimental songs in the studio. WXPN

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March 20, 2012 – Hear the folk singer perform songs from her latest album that were inspired by the economic crisis. WXPN

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March 19, 2012 – The captivating songs of this Canadian folk singer highlight her skills of minimalist balladry. WXPN

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March 19, 2012 – Hear from artists who've helped define the sound, including Donovan, Bert Jansch and Laura Marling. WXPN

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March 16, 2012 – David Dye speaks with Portland musicians about the welcoming appeal of the city. WXPN

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