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Rock
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David Shaw on World Cafe
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The Back Roots of Rock and Roll: Part 4
Julien Baker's new album is called Little Oblivions. Alysse Gafkjen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Dionne Farris performs onstage during BET Presents the American Black Film Festival Honors on February 17, 2017, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption
The Black Roots Of Rock And Roll: Part 3
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Bartees Strange on World Cafe
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe performs onstage with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra, circa 1938. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images hide caption
The Black Roots of Rock and Roll: Part 1
The Foo Fighters celebrate their 25th anniversary with a cheery, upbeat sound on their 10th record entitled Medicine at Midnight. Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Dave Grohl Talks Foo Fighters' New Saturday-Night Party Album, 'Medicine At Midnight'
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Laura Jane Grace on World Cafe
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Fontaines D.C. on World Cafe
Weezer's new record, OK Human, is an orchestral affair, recorded back to back with a heavy metal album. Brendan Walter/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
Rivers Cuomo On Weezer's Latest, 'OK Human,' And The Need To Riff (Or Not)
Ani DiFranco's latest album, Revolutionary Love, explores the idea of approaching your adversaries with compassion. Daymon Gardner/Courtesy of the artist hide caption
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Arlo Parks On World Cafe
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