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The Suffers On World Cafe

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The Suffers On World Cafe

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Yes, the band makes party music, but the members have worked incredibly hard to get here, surviving hurricanes and discrimination in the music business.

The Suffers On World Cafe

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Dave Alvin And Jimmie Dale Gilmore On World Cafe

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Dave Alvin And Jimmie Dale Gilmore On World Cafe

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As the longtime acquaintances found out when they were thrown together as tour mates, Alvin and Gilmore have the blues, classic folk and the L.A. club The Ash Grove in common.

Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore On World Cafe

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Author Robert Hilburn Shares Stories And Revelations Inside 'Paul Simon: The Life'

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Author Robert Hilburn Shares Stories And Revelations Inside 'Paul Simon: The Life'

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The former Los Angelese Times music critic was given complete editorial control over the singer-songwriter's biography.

Author Robert Hilburn On World Cafe

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Rare Essence On World Cafe

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Rare Essence On World Cafe

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Go-go is an offshoot of funk that combines elements of R&B, hip-hop and blues. Rare Essence, the Washington D.C. pioneers of go-go, bring the get-down to World Cafe.

Rare Essence On World Cafe

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Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls Strikes Out On His Own And Talks About Getting Old

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Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls Strikes Out On His Own And Talks About Getting Old

Spinal Tap's legendary bassist drops by with a few songs from his new reflective solo record, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing).

Derek Smalls On World Cafe

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Welles On World Cafe

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Welles On World Cafe

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Jeh-Sea Welles has the look, the voice, the licks, the hooks and the attitude of a real rock star.

Welles on World Cafe

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Peter Hook On World Cafe

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Peter Hook On World Cafe

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Few musicians have more of a signature sound or personality than Hook. Hear a live performance and interview with the post-punk pioneer.

Peter Hook On World Cafe

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Robert Finley On World Cafe

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Robert Finley On World Cafe

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He's loved music and performing his whole life. Now, he has finally released his debut album in his early 60s.

Robert Finley On World Cafe

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Middle Kids On World Cafe

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Middle Kids On World Cafe

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The trio is making waves, joining the likes of Tame Impala, Wolfmother and Courtney Barnett as top Australian rockers breaking big stateside.

Middle Kids On World Cafe

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Soccer Mommy On World Cafe

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Soccer Mommy On World Cafe

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Leaving NYU and signing to Fat Possum Records, Sophie Allison details her tough decision to drop everything in pursuit of her music career.

Soccer Mommy On World Cafe

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George Ezra On World Cafe

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George Ezra On World Cafe

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Ezra's sophomore album Staying at Tamara's brings more production and more sheen, but keeps his natural talents at the forefront of the record. Hear an in-studio performance.

George Ezra On World Cafe

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Caroline Rose On World Cafe

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Caroline Rose On World Cafe

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Compare her 2014 album I Will Not Be Afraid to her latest, LONER, and you'll find that this singer-songwriter has arrived.

Caroline Rose On World Cafe

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Shakey Graves On World Cafe

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Shakey Graves On World Cafe

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Exploring themes of death and dying, sleep and insomnia, Alejando Rose-Garcia performs songs from his latest album, Can't Wake Up.

Shakey Graves On World Cafe

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Superchunk On World Cafe

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Superchunk On World Cafe

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A studio performance of songs from the indie outfit's most focused and aggressive album in years, What a Time to Be Alive.

Superchunk On World Cafe

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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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