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Ben Harper And Charlie Musselwhite On World Cafe

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Ben Harper And Charlie Musselwhite On World Cafe

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The Grammy-winning duo is back to talk about finding common ground and perform songs from their new record No Mercy In This Land.

Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite On World Cafe

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Superorganism On World Cafe

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Superorganism On World Cafe

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The eight-piece group deliver fantastic gems of indie pop that are never too clever for their own good.

Superorganism On World Cafe

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Field Report On World Cafe

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Field Report On World Cafe

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Frontman Chris Porterfield shares stories and performs songs from Field Report's new album, Summertime Songs.

Field Report On World Cafe

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Kyle Craft On World Cafe

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Kyle Craft On World Cafe

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There's few people who enjoy telling a story as much as Kyle Craft and the rocker has plenty of inventory to keep you engaged.

Kyle Craft On World Cafe

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Jonathan Wilson On World Cafe

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Jonathan Wilson On World Cafe

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The incredibly talented producer and musician calls on the likes of Lana Del Rey and Conor Oberst for his latest album Rare Birds. Hear a live performance in this session.

Jonathan Wilson On World Cafe

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The Decemberists On World Cafe

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The Decemberists On World Cafe

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Lead singer/guitarist, Colin Meloy, talks about where the band's new sound came from and surprises you'll hear on the record.

The Decemberists On World Cafe

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Moby On DJing For Kids And His 'Absurdly Grand' New Album

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Moby On DJing For Kids And His 'Absurdly Grand' New Album

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A wide-ranging conversation about long-term sobriety, DJ'ing children's parties, and why at 52 years old, the musician has no desire to tour again.

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Jessica Lea Mayfield Shares Her Survival Story On 'Sorry Is Gone'

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Jessica Lea Mayfield Shares Her Survival Story On 'Sorry Is Gone'

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Mayfield shares her powerful story of surviving domestic violence in a very loud and distorted way on her latest album Sorry Is Gone.

Jessica Lea Mayfield On World Cafe

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Sunflower Bean On World Cafe

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This three piece band has already been crowned by many as the hardest working band in New York.

Sunflower Bean On World Cafe

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On World Cafe

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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On World Cafe

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There is a different space that exists between the sounds of this San Francisco trio on its new album, 'Wrong Creatures.'

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club On World Cafe

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Marlon Williams On World Cafe

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Marlon Williams On World Cafe

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The New Zealand singer explains the process of writing a breakup album and why it's easier to write a sad song than a happy song.

Marlon Williams On World Cafe

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Darlingside On World Cafe

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Darlingside On World Cafe

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Since its 2015 release, Birds Say, the indie folk band has continued to grow, incorporating more instrumentation.

Darlingside On World Cafe

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Mt. Joy On World Cafe

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Mt. Joy On World Cafe

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From making songs as a hobby to getting millions of streams on Spotify and performing on national TV, the LA by way of Philly band shares its story.

Mt. Joy On World Cafe

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Lee Ranaldo On World Cafe

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Lee Ranaldo On World Cafe

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Ranaldo's latest solo album Electric Trim is a lovely slice of indie pop. Hear the Sonic Youth guitarist in a live performance and new interview.

Lee Ranaldo On World Cafe

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