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Briston Maroney Is Writing Powerful Rock Songs With Grit And Heart

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Briston Maroney Is Writing Powerful Rock Songs With Grit And Heart

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Maroney's young, but he has lived a lot of life. He wears his experiences in a way that really makes you want to root for him and his dreams.

Briston Maroney On World Cafe

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Latin Roots: 7 Artists Exploring The Dreamy Side Of Latin Alternative

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Latin Roots: 7 Artists Exploring The Dreamy Side Of Latin Alternative

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These artists are pushing past the periphery of Latin alternative and experimenting with trippy, soulful and love-afflicted sounds.

A Special Slice Of New Orleans: King James And The Special Men

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A Special Slice Of New Orleans: King James And The Special Men

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Alynda Segarra of Hurray For The Riff Raff and Leyla McCalla of Carolina Chocolate Drops join King James and the Special Men for a live performance.

King James and the Special Men On World Cafe

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela Find Inner Peace With 'Mettavolution'

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Rodrigo Y Gabriela Find Inner Peace With 'Mettavolution'

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The duo conveys compassion through the music and emotion felt on its latest album, Mettavolution.

Rodrigo y Gabriela on World Cafe

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Watch Kevin Johansen, Silvina Moreno, The Beachers And More Live At Nuevofest 2019

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Latin Roots

Watch Kevin Johansen, Silvina Moreno, The Beachers And More Live At Nuevofest 2019

by Rich McKie

Watch all seven performances from this year's festival celebrating the new sounds of Latin alternative music.

The Evolution Of Tank And The Bangas' Unique Voice

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The Evolution Of Tank And The Bangas' Unique Voice

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Lead singer Tarriona "Tank" Ball talks about how she honed the unique roster of character voices she uses in her music.

Tank & The Bangas On World Cafe

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Molly Tuttle Plays A Mean Guitar On 'When You're Ready'

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Molly Tuttle Plays A Mean Guitar On 'When You're Ready'

Watching Molly Tuttle's fingers fly across a guitar with dizzying speed and graceful precision is nothing short of remarkable.

Molly Tuttle On World Cafe

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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The 10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2019 (So Far)

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Some say the glass of 2019 is half empty; others say it's half full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform so far this year."

Gary Clark Jr. On World Cafe

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Ben Dickey Lives On The 'Outskirts' And Takes A Star-Making Turn

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Ben Dickey Lives On The 'Outskirts' And Takes A Star-Making Turn

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The roots singer-songwriter shares songs from his latest album, A Glimmer On The Outskirts and how he ended up starring in a biopic directed by Ethan Hawke.

Ben Dickey On World Cafe

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Johnathan Rice's 'The Long Game' Is Not Quite A Breakup Record

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Johnathan Rice's 'The Long Game' Is Not Quite A Breakup Record

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Though it serves as a partial reflection on his relationship with Jenny Lewis, there's more to Rice's latest album.

Johnathan Rice On World Cafe

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Willie Nelson On Cowboys, 'Crazy' and CBD-Infused Coffee

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Willie Nelson On Cowboys, 'Crazy' and CBD-Infused Coffee

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It's been about a year since World Cafe caught up with Willie, and he's been busy!

Willie Nelson On World Cafe

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The Cactus Blossoms Go From A Fictional Bar To The Studio With Dan Auerbach

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The Cactus Blossoms Go From A Fictional Bar To The Studio With Dan Auerbach

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Page Burkum and Jack Torrey's sibling harmonies have caught the attention of producers and music fans alike.

The Cactus Blossoms On World Cafe

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Marissa Nadler Lends Out Her Trademark Haunting Vocals

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Marissa Nadler Lends Out Her Trademark Haunting Vocals

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Singer-songwriter Marissa Nadler has been making old school country with a twist since 2004, but that twist has turned in many directions since then.

Marissa Nadler On World Cafe

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Orville Peck Is Making A Very Different Kind Of Country Music

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Orville Peck Is Making A Very Different Kind Of Country Music

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The man behind the mask is incredibly forthright in discussing his persona, the pastiche of influences on his music and the response he's received as a queer country musician.

Orville Peck On World Cafe

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Greensky Bluegrass Mix The Energy Of Stadium Rock With The Spirit Of Jam Bands

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Greensky Bluegrass Mix The Energy Of Stadium Rock With The Spirit Of Jam Bands

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The band dropped by to bring the feel of a midsummer music festival to World Cafe.

Greensky Bluegrass On World Cafe

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Worlds Colliding: Rhiannon Giddens And Francesco Turrisi

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Worlds Colliding: Rhiannon Giddens And Francesco Turrisi

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Rhiannon Giddens and Francesco Turrisi found common ground in their quests to dispel false cultural narratives and turned it into gorgeous music on there is no Other.

Rhiannon Giddens On World Cafe

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Ace Of Cups' Endless Summer Of Love

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Ace Of Cups' Endless Summer Of Love

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More than 50 years after getting together in the late 1960s, the all-female rock band released its full-length debut studio album this past November.

Ace Of Cups On World Cafe

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Hayes Carll Tells Stories That Reflect The World Around Him

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Hayes Carll Tells Stories That Reflect The World Around Him

Early on Carll focused more on telling other people's stories than his own. Now, he has a sweet collection of new songs called What It Is where he tells his own.

Hayes Carll On World Cafe

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