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Watch Anthony D'Amato Walk The Empty Streets Of The Big Easy In 'Love, Again'

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Watch Anthony D'Amato Walk The Empty Streets Of The Big Easy In 'Love, Again'

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April 23, 2020 • His song "Love, Again" "explores the idea of romance at a time when physical contact is off the table," D'Amato says. The video was shot "in the middle of all the eerie, beautiful emptiness."

You're Invited To The World Cafe Performance Film Festival

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You're Invited To The World Cafe Performance Film Festival

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April 15, 2020 • Celebrate Public Radio Music Day with a four-hour live stream of past studio and concert performances, featuring Hozier, Phoebe Bridgers, Kacey Musgraves, Neko Case and more.

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World Cafe's Best Songs Of 2019

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December 18, 2019 • Some of World Cafe's favorite songs of the year include music by Strand of Oaks, The Head and the Heart, Clairo, Sharon Van Etten and more.

A World Cafe Halloween Playlist: Hits, Misses And Blood-Curdling Deep Tracks

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A World Cafe Halloween Playlist: Hits, Misses And Blood-Curdling Deep Tracks

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October 31, 2019 • However you're celebrating, one thing you don't have to worry about is the soundtrack for your Halloween — World Cafe has you covered.

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A Taste Of Jonatha Brooke's Favorites

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October 30, 2019 • On her latest EP called Imposter, the singer-songwriter cherry-picked the five songs she loved most from what she had written since her last album in 2016.

Jonatha Brooke On World Cafe

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Nuevofest 2019: Calypso, Salsa And Bolero From The Beachers

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Nuevofest 2019: Calypso, Salsa And Bolero From The Beachers

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October 18, 2019 • Formed in 1966, the group's music is inspired by Caribbean rhythms and the musical tradition of Panama.

Nuevofest 2019: Silvina Moreno Joins Kevin Johansen On 'Es Como El Día'

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Nuevofest 2019: Silvina Moreno Joins Kevin Johansen On 'Es Como El Día'

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October 17, 2019 • One of the highlights at the day-long concert celebrating Latin American music was a performance by Kevin Johansen from Buenos Aires.

Nuevofest 2019: Experience Yanga's Fiery And Danceable Performance

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Nuevofest 2019: Experience Yanga's Fiery And Danceable Performance

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October 14, 2019 • Based in Southern California, the five-piece delivered a set of Afro-Colombian influenced songs.

Nuevofest 2019: The Smooth Grooves Of Los Rivera Destino

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Nuevofest 2019: The Smooth Grooves Of Los Rivera Destino

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October 10, 2019 • The band, whose members have collaborated with Bad Bunny, was one of the many musical highlights of Nuevofest.

Nuevofest 2019: A Punk-Inspired Set From Tall Juan

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Nuevofest 2019: A Punk-Inspired Set From Tall Juan

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October 8, 2019 • Armed with an acoustic guitar and the dance moves of a young Elvis Presley, Tall Juan commanded the audience's attention at the daylong Latin fest.

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1999, The Playlist: Man, It's A Hot One

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October 4, 2019 • This 1999 soundtrack includes songs by Eminem, The Roots, The White Stripes, Moby, Built To Spill, Beck, Dido, The Dismemberment Plan and more.

Nuevofest 2019: The Spellbinding Vocals And Harmonies Of STEFA*

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Nuevofest 2019: The Spellbinding Vocals And Harmonies Of STEFA*

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October 4, 2019 • Watch live performances of "Sepalina" and "Una Casita" recorded live at the day-long celebration of Latin American music.

Nuevofest 2019: The Psychedelic Soul Of Lady HD

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Nuevofest 2019: The Psychedelic Soul Of Lady HD

October 3, 2019 • Watch a live performance from the Philadelphia based musical project of singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ciaran Wall and LA producer Dusty Moon.

Watch Jade Jackson, The Get Ahead, The Wood Brothers And More Live From AmericanaFest

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Watch Jade Jackson, The Get Ahead, The Wood Brothers And More Live From AmericanaFest

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September 12, 2019 • The 2019 festival keeps going with days of live performances after the Americana Honors & Awards Show.

Watch A Live Webcast Of The 2019 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony

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Watch A Live Webcast Of The 2019 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony

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September 11, 2019 • Hosted by The Milk Carton Kids with performances and appearances by Brandi Carlile, Elvis Costello and more, the ceremony kicks off on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6:30 p.m. CT.