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World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting Studio Sessions Of 2019

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World Cafe Encore Week: Revisiting Studio Sessions Of 2019

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Hear sessions with King Princess, Cage The Elephant, Rhiannon Giddens and Karl Denson.

Kark Denson On World Cafe

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."

Gary Clark Jr. On World Cafe

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The Many Characters Of Cage The Elephant's 'Social Cues'

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The Many Characters Of Cage The Elephant's 'Social Cues'

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Lead singer Matt Shultz talks about personal experiences and voices that emerged in the band's latest record, Social Cues.

Cage the Elephant On World Cafe

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Cage The Elephant Processes Grief With 'Social Cues'

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Cage The Elephant Processes Grief With 'Social Cues'

Brothers Matt and Brad Shultz of Cage the Elephant have learned to lean on each other through a chaotic childhood and the recent losses in their lives.

Cage The Elephant Processes Grief With 'Social Cues'

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