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Listen Yasek Manzano: Jazz From Havana's Streets WXPN
September 27, 2012 – Hear the music of an exciting young trumpeter from Havana, as well as a brief history of Cuban jazz. WXPN
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Listen Hacienda On World Cafe WXPN
September 26, 2012 – Known for energetic shows, the Tex-Mex band recorded its new album, Shakedown, with Dan Auerbach. WXPN
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Listen Husky On World Cafe WXPN
September 25, 2012 – The Australian band has come a long way from a makeshift recording bungalow in Melbourne. WXPN
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Listen Next: Lightning Love WXPN
September 24, 2012 – Download a track in which heavy synths and catchy piano parts form twee, unexpectedly charming pop. WXPN
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Listen Best Coast On World Cafe WXPN
September 24, 2012 – The California duo returns with its second album, the effervescent international hit The Only Place. WXPN
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Listen Latin Roots: The Sound Of Africa In Cuba WXPN
September 20, 2012 – Afro-Cuban singer-songwriter Carlos Alfonso explains how Cuban music is influenced by West Africa. WXPN
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Listen Síntesis On World Cafe WXPN
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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Listen Cold Specks On World Cafe WXPN
September 19, 2012 – Comparison to other British soul is inevitable, but the music is rooted in deeper, darker blues. WXPN
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Listen Sidi Toure On World Cafe WXPN
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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Listen Next: Holy Ghost Tent Revival WXPN
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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Listen Langhorne Slim On World Cafe WXPN
September 17, 2012 – The bluesy folk-rock singer-songwriter performs songs from his eighth album, The Way We Move. WXPN
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Listen Dirty Projectors On World Cafe WXPN
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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