World Cafe WXPN in Philadelphia and host Raina Douris present interviews and performances with today's essential and emerging artists.

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Shakey Graves Alden Bonecutter/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Shakey Graves on World Cafe

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Stephen Sanchez on World Cafe

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Peter Jesperson on World Cafe

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McKinley Dixon on World Cafe

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My Morning Jacket Danny Clinch/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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My Morning Jacket on World Cafe

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The Culture Corner: John Morrison shares his favorite albums of 2023

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Jobi Riccio and The Band of Heathens Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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Jobi Riccio & The Band Of Heathens on World Cafe

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Hiss Golden Messenger on World Cafe

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Brennen Leigh and Bahamas Brooke Hamilton, Dave Gillespie/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Live from AMERICANAFEST 2023: Brennen Leigh & Bahamas

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Vagabon Tonje Thilesen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Vagabon on World Cafe

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The Hives on World Cafe

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Cat Clyde and Adeem the Artist Strummer Jasson, Shawn Poynter/Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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Cat Clyde & Adeem the Artist on World Cafe

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Geddy Lee Richard Sibbald/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Geddy Lee on World Cafe

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Olivia Rodrigo Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Philadelphia Eagles offensive linemen Jason Kelce (from left), Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson record Christmas music as The Philly Specials. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Philly Specials on World Cafe

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Brandy Clark and Tommy Prine on World Cafe

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The Culture Corner: 30 years of 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'

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