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World Party's Karl Wallinger On World Cafe

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April 27, 2012 • Hear the venerated Welsh singer-songwriter perform songs from his new box set, titled Arkeology.

World Party's Karl Wallinger On World Cafe

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World Party: A Frontman Waylaid By Illness Returns

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Music Interviews

World Party: A Frontman Waylaid By Illness Returns

April 13, 2012 • Karl Wallinger's music career was abruptly sidelined when he suffered a brain aneurysm in 2001. He regained his ability to perform several years ago, and has just released a five-disc collection called Arkeology.

World Party: A Frontman Waylaid By Illness Returns

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Concerts

World Party and Allison Moorer in Concert

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May 25, 2006 • After a lengthy hiatus, World Party's Karl Wallinger is back in action. His new album, Dumbing Up, is filled with his trademark '60s-rock-inspired music. Allison Moorer just released Getting Somewhere, which finds her reaching for a wider pop-country audience.