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Listen Zeus On World Cafe
May 17, 2012 – The Canadian band brings its '70s-inspired rock 'n' roll sound to a rollicking studio session.
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Listen Latin Roots: Bachata, Latin Music's Underdog, Grows Up
May 17, 2012 – NPR's Jasmine Garsd discusses the slow rise of bachata, a genre initially shunned in its birthplace.
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Listen Loudon Wainwright III On World Cafe
May 15, 2012 – The veteran singer plays witty and sentimental songs from his new album, Older Than My Old Man Now.
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Watch Next: Said The Whale WXPN
May 14, 2012 – Download a song by the Canadian band, which glides between toe-tapping pop and beautiful crooning. WXPN
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Listen World Cafe Looks Back: Beck WXPN
May 14, 2012 – In this 20th-anniversary special, David Dye examines the music of Beck through the years. WXPN
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Listen The Ting Tings On World Cafe WXPN
May 11, 2012 – Hear the synth-pop duo mash up pop and grime on songs from Sounds From Nowheresville. WXPN
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Listen Allo Darlin' On World Cafe WXPN
May 9, 2012 – The band, known for charming four-part vocal harmonies, plays songs from its second album, Europe. WXPN
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Listen First Aid Kit On World Cafe WXPN
May 8, 2012 – Hear the Swedish sister act mix gorgeous harmonies and bittersweet lyrics live in the studio. WXPN
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Watch Next: Allo Darlin' WXPN
May 7, 2012 – Get to know this upbeat indie-pop quartet with a flair for the intimate. WXPN
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Listen World Cafe Looks Back: Jam-Boree WXPN
May 7, 2012 – Good vibes abound with Phish and Trey Anastasio, The Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, and Widespread Panic. WXPN
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Listen Latin Roots: The Political Beginnings Of Latin Rock WXPN
May 3, 2012 – NPR's Felix Contreras discusses the political inspirations and impact of '70s Latin rock music. WXPN
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Listen Band Of Skulls On World Cafe WXPN
May 3, 2012 – The English trio plays heavily distorted, guitar-driven, arena-friendly rock songs in the studio. WXPN
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Listen Birdy On World Cafe WXPN
May 2, 2012 – The 15-year-old singer got her start on YouTube and Open Mic UK. Hear her perform in the studio. WXPN
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Listen Simone Felice On World Cafe WXPN
May 1, 2012 – After two near-death experiences, the Americana singer-songwriter has released his first solo album. WXPN
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Listen BADBADNOTGOOD On 'World Cafe: Next' WXPN
April 30, 2012 – The all-under-21 jazz trio infuses instrumental music with hip-hop elements and youthful energy. WXPN
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