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This month's <em>Heavy Rotation</em> features music by Calvin Arsenia.Jenny Wheat/Courtesy of the artisthide caption

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Kacey Musgraves Finds Freedom During Her 'Golden Hour' WXPN-FM

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Citizen Cope Swings For The Fences And Scores On 'Justice' WXPN-FM

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William Bell On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger , John Myers

December 17, 2018 • Bell tells stories of Stax Records' wildly productive years that's captured on a new box set called Stax '68: A Memphis Story.

William Bell On World Cafe

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'Music Is Anything': Jeff Tweedy Shares Stories From His New Memoir

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'Music Is Anything': Jeff Tweedy Shares Stories From His New Memoir

by Talia Schlanger , John Myers

December 14, 2018 • A chat with the Wilco frontman on complicated relationships with bandmates, his struggle to kick addiction and conversations with his wife on how much of his life to commit to paper.

Jeff Tweedy On World Cafe

25:08

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The Dove & The Wolf Bring Playful Mayhem In 'Queens' Video

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The Dove & The Wolf Bring Playful Mayhem In 'Queens' Video

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by John Vettese

December 14, 2018 • With their sense of place in constant flux, Paloma Gil and Lou Hayat rely on colorful, comforting worlds to stay grounded.

Cale Tyson Drops The Twang And Picks Up A Torch: Hear 'not healthy anymore'

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Cale Tyson Drops The Twang And Picks Up A Torch: Hear 'not healthy anymore'

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by Bruce Warren

December 13, 2018 • Listen to a mesmerizing new song from the artist's narcissist EP, which turns away from country influences and toward Harry Nilsson, Elliott Smith and early Bright Eyes.

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Kurt Vile On World Cafe

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by Stephen Kallao , John Myers

December 13, 2018 • There are few people who can spin a tale like Kurt and it shows on his latest record. Hear a live studio performance of songs from Bottle It In.

Kurt Vile On World Cafe

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Fantastic Negrito On World Cafe

by Talia Schlanger , Kimberly Junod

December 11, 2018 • Fantastic Negrito is a man that wants to be seen and wants to be heard. Enjoy a gripping story and thrilling performance in this session.

Fantastic Negrito On World Cafe

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Meat Puppets Come Galloping Out Of The Stable With 'Warranty'

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Meat Puppets Come Galloping Out Of The Stable With 'Warranty'

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by Bruce Warren

December 11, 2018 • The Arizona rock and roll band returns to its core while exploring new territories and sounds.

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Doyle Bramhall II On World Cafe

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by Stephen Kallao , John Myers

December 10, 2018 • With a strong voice and dizzying array of guitar licks at his disposal, Doyle Bramhall II is a musicians' musician.

Doyle Bramhall II On World Cafe

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Glorietta On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger , Kimberly Junod

December 7, 2018 • A bunch of exceptional songwriters and performers rent a house in Glorieta, N.M. for a week of tequila, hot tubs, home cooking and music-making. Just like that, out pops an album!

Glorietta On World Cafe

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Doe Paoro On World Cafe

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by Stephen Kallao , John Myers

December 6, 2018 • The songwriting in Paoro's latest album, Soft Power, examines control, loss, struggle and a woman's place in it all.

Doe Paoro On World Cafe

30:40

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Hozier On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger , Kim Junod

December 5, 2018 • Hozier creates musical moments big enough to galvanize every molecule around them into action and tiny enough that they can burrow themselves in the hidden corners of your heart.

Hozier On World Cafe

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Talking Shop With Nashville Creators Natalie Hemby And Luke Dick

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Talking Shop With Nashville Creators Natalie Hemby And Luke Dick

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by Jewly Hight

December 4, 2018 • Over breakfast biscuits and coffee, the two Nashville artists talk about songwriting, filmmaking and how one medium informs the other.

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Anna St. Louis On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger , John Myers

December 4, 2018 • Willie Nelson, Mazzy Star and Neil Young have all inspired this LA transplant to make inviting music that carries an air of mystery, nostalgia and ease.

Anna St. Louis On World Cafe

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

December 1, 2018 • November's Heavy Rotation lineup includes the single from Kansas City native Calvin Arsenia, a cut from Anderson .Paak's album Oxnard, a haunting ballad from Anna Tivel and more.

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Lori McKenna On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger , John Myers

November 30, 2018 • This Nashville transplant has a Cinderella story with a glass cowboy boot for a slipper.

Lori McKenna On World Cafe

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Citizen Cope Swings For The Fences And Scores On 'Justice'

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Citizen Cope Swings For The Fences And Scores On 'Justice'

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by Bruce Warren

November 30, 2018 • The hallmark of Citizen Cope's music is his impressive ability to pair deep grooves with wondrous lyrical simplicity. Hear this premiere from Cope's forthcoming album, Heroin and Helicopters.

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The Nude Party On World Cafe

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by Stephen Kallao

November 29, 2018 • The Nude Party creates an unmistakable mix of indie, folk, psych and good old-fashioned rock and roll.

The Nude Party On World Cafe

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Greensky Bluegrass Delivers A Windows-Down Rock And Roll Tune 'Do It Alone'

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Greensky Bluegrass Delivers A Windows-Down Rock And Roll Tune 'Do It Alone'

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by Bruce Warren

November 29, 2018 • The Kalamazoo, Mich. band has been playing bluegrass on its own terms for 18 years. And its upcoming album, All For Money, is no exception.

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Arthur Buck On World Cafe

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by Stephen Kallao

November 28, 2018 • Performing with different techniques, Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck of R.E.M. come together for a mesmerizing performance.

Arthur Buck On World Cafe

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Hatchie On World Cafe

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by Stephen Kallao

November 26, 2018 • Harriette Pilbeam talks about striking out as a solo artist and capturing the sparkling sounds of 90s pop on her debut EP, Sugar & Spice.

Hatchie On World Cafe

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Ruston Kelly On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger

November 22, 2018 • Kelly's been to the brink and back. You can hear that journey in the moving songs that make up his latest album, Dying Star.

Ruston Kelly On World Cafe

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Kacey Musgraves On World Cafe

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by Talia Schlanger

November 21, 2018 • "Once you present yourself as who you are, and kind of make no apologies for it, then you don't ever have to concede to anything else," the boundary-pushing country artist tells host Talia Schlanger.

Kacey Musgraves on World Cafe

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