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Listen Latin Roots: Cuban Rumba WXPN
October 4, 2012 – Catalina Maria Johnson returns to World Cafe for a segment about a unique cultural blend. WXPN
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Listen David Wax Museum On World Cafe WXPN
October 3, 2012 – The band captures a mix of Americana and Latin influences on its new album, Knock Knock Get Up. WXPN
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Listen Iris DeMent On World Cafe WXPN
October 2, 2012 – The roots-folk singer talks to David Dye about Sing the Delta, her first album in eight years. WXPN
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Listen Next: The Lighthouse And The Whaler WXPN
October 1, 2012 – The Cleveland band has released its second album. Download a track from This Is an Adventure. WXPN
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Listen JD McPherson On World Cafe WXPN
October 1, 2012 – The blues-rock guitarist released his debut album after his "North Side Gal" became a viral hit. WXPN
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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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