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Listen Latin Roots: Christmas Preview WXPN
December 13, 2012 – Listen as Catalina Maria Johnson describes the holiday music of Spain and Latin America. WXPN
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Listen Josh Ritter On World Cafe WXPN
December 13, 2012 – Hear Ritter perform a song from his forthcoming album, The Beast in Its Tracks, in the studio. WXPN
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Listen Yukon Blonde On World Cafe WXPN
December 12, 2012 – The Vancouver band visits David Dye to play unexpectedly sunny songs from its new album, Tiger Talk. WXPN
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Listen Susanna Hoffs On World Cafe WXPN
December 11, 2012 – Hoffs, best known as the singer of The Bangles, performs songs from her latest solo album, Someday. WXPN
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Listen Next: Leagues WXPN
December 10, 2012 – Hear two of the catchiest songs from the Nashville trio's forthcoming debut album, You Belong Here. WXPN
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Listen Alt-J On World Cafe WXPN
December 10, 2012 – The band, which takes its name from the mathematical symbol for change, just released its debut. WXPN
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Listen Jovanotti On World Cafe WXPN
December 5, 2012 – The Italian star plays pop and hip-hop songs — and talks about his recent "pilgrimage" to America. WXPN
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Listen Stars On World Cafe WXPN
December 4, 2012 – The band plays songs from its new album and discusses the recording process with host David Dye. WXPN
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Listen The Wallflowers On World Cafe WXPN
December 3, 2012 – Listen to an interview with David Dye and excerpts from the band's recent set at World Cafe Live. WXPN
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Listen Next: Guards WXPN
December 3, 2012 – Hear songs from the hazy and hooky Brooklyn pop band's forthcoming album, In Guards We Trust. WXPN
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Listen Freelance Whales On World Cafe WXPN
November 30, 2012 – The band makes huge tiny music, employing delicate instruments that add up to something majestic. WXPN
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Listen Latin Roots: Tropicália WXPN
November 29, 2012 – Listen as Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd explores the Brazilian political and artistic movement. WXPN
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Listen Yeasayer On World Cafe WXPN
November 29, 2012 – On Fragrant World, the band adopts a sparser sound. Hear Yeasayer perform live in the studio. WXPN
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Listen Jon Spencer Blues Explosion On World Cafe WXPN
November 28, 2012 – The rowdy blues-rock revivalist joins host David Dye in the studio to play songs from Meat and Bone. WXPN
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Listen Electric Guest on World Cafe WXPN
November 27, 2012 – Hear this Danger Mouse-approved songwriter perform four songs in the World Cafe studio. WXPN
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