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September 20, 2012 – The Cuban band talks about the African influences in its music and giving a voice to the voiceless. WXPN
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September 19, 2012 – Comparison to other British soul is inevitable, but the music is rooted in deeper, darker blues. WXPN
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September 18, 2012 – The Songhai singer-songwriter pays tribute to his hometown of Gao, Mali, on his newest album, Koima. WXPN
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September 17, 2012 – The band's songs capture a diverse mix of '70s rock, contemporary indie rock and New Orleans jazz. WXPN
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September 17, 2012 – The bluesy folk-rock singer-songwriter performs songs from his eighth album, The Way We Move. WXPN
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September 14, 2012 – The prolific indie-rock band returns with a new album, Swing Lo Magellan, and a short film. WXPN
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Listen Eme Alfonso On World Cafe WXPN
September 13, 2012 – Watch the young Cuban singer perform in Havana, and hear her speak with David Dye about her roots. WXPN
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Listen Kelly Hogan On World Cafe WXPN
September 11, 2012 – Hogan, a professional backup singer, recruited her famous friends to help create her new solo work. WXPN
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Listen Next: Save The Clocktower WXPN
September 10, 2012 – The Chicago indie-rock band's pop melodies are inspired by '70s dance music on Through the Glass. WXPN
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Listen Damien Jurado On World Cafe WXPN
September 10, 2012 – Hear the exclusive live premiere of an adventurous and multidimensional 12-minute opus. WXPN
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Listen Latin Roots: The Politics Of Music WXPN
September 6, 2012 – Ozomatli singer Raul Pacheco shares the views that shape Latin music, personally and in general. WXPN
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September 6, 2012 – The Grammy-winning band discusses its new series of children's music, Ozokids, and plays some songs. WXPN
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Read Melissa Etheridge On World Cafe
September 5, 2012 – The best-selling folk-rock belter performs four songs from her 14th album, Fourth Street Feeling.
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September 4, 2012 – The rhythm-intensive Afrobeat ensemble is back with its first album in nearly five years. WXPN
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Listen Next: Jordan Hull
September 3, 2012 – The 23-year-old folk-pop singer-songwriter draws inspiration from great troubadours of yesteryear.
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