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Tom Morello On World Cafe

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Tom Morello On World Cafe

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The guitar legend talks Bruce Springsteen, Chris Cornell and his new sound on his latest album, The Atlas Underground.

Tom Morello On World Cafe

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The Revivalists On World Cafe

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The Revivalists On World Cafe

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The New Orleans-based octet discusses the success of its song "Wish I Knew You" and shares Hurricane Katrina stories — plus, live performances recorded at Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

The Revivalists On World Cafe

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The English Beat On World Cafe

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The English Beat On World Cafe

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Dave Wakeling is still touring like a man 30 years his younger. He recently recorded a new studio album, Here We Go Love.

The English Beat On World Cafe

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Graham Coxon On World Cafe

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Graham Coxon On World Cafe

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The Blur guitarist and prolific solo artist shares beautiful, fun-sized songs he wrote for the Netflix series The End of the F***ing World.

Graham Coxon On World Cafe

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Alejandro Escovedo On World Cafe

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Alejandro Escovedo On World Cafe

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The Crossing, Escovedo's latest album with Don Antonio, showcases the roots prowess the musician's known for, but also pushes in directions that you might not expect.

Alejandro Escovedo On World Cafe

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Aaron Lee Tasjan On World Cafe

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Aaron Lee Tasjan On World Cafe

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Tasjan's latest album walks a fine line between timelessness and a record very much of this moment.

Aaron Lee Tasjan On World Cafe

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Wayne Kramer On World Cafe

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Wayne Kramer On World Cafe

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As an innovator of punk 10 years before the genre had a name, Wayne Kramer has seen some things. His new autobiography is no fairy tale, though there is something magical about it.

Wayne Kramer On World Cafe

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Meg Myers On World Cafe

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Meg Myers On World Cafe

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Myers' music is a bit like Nine Inch Nails got into a fight with the Pixies, with some incredibly dynamic vocals thrown in the mix.

Meg Myers On World Cafe

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Gorillaz On World Cafe

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Gorillaz On World Cafe

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Beyond being intelligent, thoughtful and perceptive, Gorillaz band member Damon Albarn is incredibly gregarious, infectious and fun.

Gorillaz On World Cafe

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Rayland Baxter On World Cafe

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Rayland Baxter On World Cafe

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A slick mix of power pop, rock, folk and even a little glam make up Rayland Baxter's latest album 'Wide Awake.'

Rayland Baxter On World Cafe

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Lera Lynn 'Plays Well With Others' In Concert

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Lera Lynn 'Plays Well With Others' In Concert

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To celebrate the release of her latest album, Lynn gathered the album's collaborators for a special record release concert at Nashville's 3rd and Lindsley Bar & Grill.

World Cafe: Lera Lynn Mini-Concert

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Jukebox The Ghost On World Cafe

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Jukebox The Ghost On World Cafe

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When three friends are good at what they do and they're having a lot of fun with each other doing it, we're all in for a good time. That's what this session promises.

Jukebox The Ghost On World Cafe

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Nick Lowe And Los Straitjackets On World Cafe

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Nick Lowe And Los Straitjackets On World Cafe

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Los Straitjackets has been backing Lowe for the last few years of touring, so it was only natural that he and the band would record together for this session.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets On World Cafe

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Jim Lauderdale On World Cafe

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Jim Lauderdale On World Cafe

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One of the kings of Americana releases two new albums to bookend his career — one with new tunes and one that dusts off his recordings from 1979.

Jim Lauderdale On World Cafe

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