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November 16, 2018 • The guitar legend talks Bruce Springsteen, Chris Cornell and his new sound on his latest album, The Atlas Underground.

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Amos Lee Wraps Himself Around Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' With Pensive Beauty

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Amos Lee Wraps Himself Around Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' With Pensive Beauty

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November 15, 2018 • The Philadelphia singer-songwriter's cover of the 1971 classic is featured on his latest album, My New Moon Deluxe Edition.

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November 14, 2018 • The award-winning Scottish three-piece share stories during World Cafe's Sense Of Place trip to Edinburgh.

Young Fathers On World Cafe

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'You Can Be Your Best Friend': Hear Robyn On World Cafe

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'You Can Be Your Best Friend': Hear Robyn On World Cafe

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November 13, 2018 • The Swedish pop star reflects on becoming friends with her body, using dance to wade through sadness and Honey, her first solo album in eight years.

Robyn On World Cafe

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Kathy Mattea And Alanna Quinn-Broadus Followed The 'Breadcrumb Trail Back To Singing'

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Kathy Mattea And Alanna Quinn-Broadus Followed The 'Breadcrumb Trail Back To Singing'

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November 13, 2018 • Mattea and Quinn-Broadus inhabit two totally different musical worlds, but when each artist was stopped in her tracks by vocal difficulties, they found common ground in the journey back to the stage.

Hear One Of The Most Anticipated AmericanaFest Performances: Sam Morrow

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Hear One Of The Most Anticipated AmericanaFest Performances: Sam Morrow

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November 9, 2018 • If you're a fan of Little Feat, Tony Joe White and classic Lynyrd Skynyrd, this Los Angeles based singer-songwriter has it all for you.

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KT Tunstall On World Cafe

November 8, 2018 • World Cafe visited Tunstall in Edinburgh — where the artist was born — the day after a sold-out show featuring songs from her new album, WAX.

KT Tunstall On World Cafe

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25 Years Later: Was 1993 The Greatest Year In Music?

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25 Years Later: Was 1993 The Greatest Year In Music?

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November 8, 2018 • We had several watershed debuts, a handful of hip-hop classics, and alt-rock was still having its moment. Hear the playlist.

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The Revivalists On World Cafe

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November 7, 2018 • 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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Bonjay On World Cafe

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November 5, 2018 • The duo performs songs from the album Lush Life, a love letter to the swirl of cities and the people they bring together.

Bonjay On World Cafe

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Dragon Inn 3 Pays Homage To '80s & '90s Clichés In 'Backstabber' Video

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Dragon Inn 3 Pays Homage To '80s & '90s Clichés In 'Backstabber' Video

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November 5, 2018 • It's everything we loved about John Hughes' movies, MTV videos and Miami Vice.

'I Love Men Very Much, But...': Rosanne Cash On Telling Women's Stories

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'I Love Men Very Much, But...': Rosanne Cash On Telling Women's Stories

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November 2, 2018 • One of America's great storytellers explains the urgent need she felt to tell female stories on her latest album, She Remembers Everything.

Rosanne Cash On World Cafe

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Stella Donnelly On World Cafe

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November 1, 2018 • In her songs and in-person, Donnelly is charming, generous and funny. She's also unafraid to speak up about serious topics.

Stella Donnelly On World Cafe

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Guster's 'Look Alive' Slithers With Colorful, Sinewy Synths

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Guster's 'Look Alive' Slithers With Colorful, Sinewy Synths

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October 30, 2018 • Hear a premiere of the title track from its new album, out Jan. 18.

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The English Beat On World Cafe

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October 29, 2018 • 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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Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

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October 27, 2018 • These recent releases — including French favorite Christine and the Queens and an appropriately spooky single from Thom Yorke — will have you reconsidering your 'Best of 2018' lists.

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Graham Coxon On World Cafe

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October 26, 2018 • 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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Mountain Man On World Cafe

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October 25, 2018 • Something truly magical happens when Amelia Meath, Molly Erin Sarlé and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig are in the same room, huddled around the same mic, breathing and harmonizing together.

Mountain Man On World Cafe

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Trent Dabbs Will Make You An Optimist With 'Good And Lasting'

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Trent Dabbs Will Make You An Optimist With 'Good And Lasting'

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October 25, 2018 • One of the writers of Kacey Musgrave's "High Horse" is about to release a new solo album.

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Elvis Costello On World Cafe

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October 24, 2018 • The English singer-songwriter is in great health and has a new record.

Elvis Costello On World Cafe

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Richard Thompson On World Cafe

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October 22, 2018 • For more than 50 years, Thompson has twisted the traditions of British folk, shattered the boundaries of genre and stretched the limitations of human hands.

Richard Thompson On World Cafe

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Candi Staton On World Cafe

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