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Marcus King, 'Hard Working Man'

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May 12, 2022 • As far as we know, Marcus King never went to the crossroads at midnight, but he did have a guitar in his hands about the same time he learned to walk.

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

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World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

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October 15, 2021 • We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees

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Hear Live Performances From All Five 'Best Americana Album' Grammy Nominees

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March 12, 2021 • Hear live recordings of songs from all of the artists up for best Americana album this Sunday: Lucinda Williams, Marcus King, Hiss Golden Messenger, Courtney Marie Andrews and Sarah Jarosz.

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Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

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November 25, 2020 • In advance of Sunday night, get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the artists and albums nominated this year.

Black Pumas On World Cafe

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January 31, 2020 • Phony Ppl and Megan Thee Stallion finally released the studio version of their Tiny Desk premiere. Hear that, plus Thundercat and Paramore's Hayley Williams on a playlist of the month's best tracks.

Raised In Rock, Marcus King Releases 1st Solo Album, 'El Dorado'

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Raised In Rock, Marcus King Releases 1st Solo Album, 'El Dorado'

January 18, 2020 • NPR's Scott Simon talks with the 23-year-old guitarist about the tragic event that inspired him to start writing songs and what it was like to collaborate with The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.

Raised In Rock, Marcus King Releases 1st Solo Album, 'El Dorado'

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Hear Marcus King Perform Acoustic Versions Of Tracks From 'El Dorado'

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Hear Marcus King Perform Acoustic Versions Of Tracks From 'El Dorado'

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January 17, 2020 • Hear Marcus King perform songs from his new solo album and share his first memories of playing guitar from The Lounge at World Cafe Live.

Marcus King On World Cafe

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The Marcus King Band On World Cafe

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December 19, 2018 • A live session from one of the best guitarists in America. King makes sounds like someone who's been working at it for decades.

Marcus King Band On World Cafe

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The Marcus King Band Is Tenacious And Vulnerable On Two New Songs

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The Marcus King Band Is Tenacious And Vulnerable On Two New Songs

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August 21, 2018 • The rising guitar virtuoso recorded his new album, 'Carolina Confessions' at Nashville's iconic RCA Studio A. Listen to two new songs "Homesick" and "Welcome 'Round Here."