The Black Opry Residency participants performing for a live audience at World Cafe in Philadelphia. From left: Grace Givertz, Denitia, Tylar Bryant, Samantha Rise and The Kentucky Gentlemen. Paige Walter/WXPN hide caption
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Hear Ben Folds perform songs from his new album 'What Matters Most'
Hear Ben Folds perform songs from his new album 'What Matters Most'
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Rissi Palmer and Miko Marks are 'Still Here' and making moves in country music
Rissi Palmer and Miko Marks are 'Still Here' and making moves in country music
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The Culture Corner: Revisiting The Roots' influential 'Organix'
The Culture Corner: Revisiting The Roots' influential 'Organix'
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Why Dr. Dog's Scott McMicken called on a band of strangers for his solo record
Scott McMicken on World Cafe
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