Best Interviews Of 2014 : World Cafe : NPR

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Ryan Adams On World Cafe

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September 9, 2014 • The roots-rock singer just released his self-titled 14th album. But the big news coming out of his World Cafe session was the debut of an unreleased song called "The Door."

Ryan Adams On World Cafe

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Hozier On World Cafe

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June 27, 2014 • Soulful, emotive singing and a politically charged music video have helped boost the Irish singer's swift rise to popularity. Hear him perform "Take Me to Church" and three other songs on stage.

Hozier On World Cafe

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Strand Of Oaks On World Cafe

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June 25, 2014 • Fueled by a string of tragic personal incidents, from infidelity to a near-fatal auto accident, Timothy Showalter's new album HEAL functions as a cathartic memoir. Hear three songs.

Strand Of Oaks On World Cafe

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The War On Drugs On World Cafe

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June 19, 2014 • Today we've got a live performance with the Philadelphia-based band. We'll also learn about perfectionist Adam Granduciel's creative process and relationship with early band member Kurt Vile.

The War On Drugs On World Cafe

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David Crosby On World Cafe

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June 17, 2014 • David Crosby has had such a wild life, we're thankful that he is still with us — and turning out work as good and relevant as his fourth solo album, Croz.

David Crosby On World Cafe

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Against Me! On World Cafe

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June 5, 2014 • The punk band performs three songs from its latest album, Transgender Dysphoria Blues.

Against Me! On World Cafe

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Boy George On World Cafe

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May 16, 2014 • The Culture Club icon performs songs from his first solo album in 19 years, This Is What I Do.

Boy George On World Cafe

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Sam Smith On World Cafe

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May 8, 2014 • Smith's soulful voice recalls the singers of yesteryear, but he's found a way to bring that classic style to the pop and electronic music of today.

Sam Smith On World Cafe

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Courtney Barnett On World Cafe

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April 11, 2014 • The Australian singer-songwriter performs songs from her album The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas. A highlight is "Avant Gardener," Barnett's honest and humorous song about anaphylactic shock.

Courtney Barnett On World Cafe

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St. Vincent On World Cafe

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March 21, 2014 • Hear four songs from Annie Clark's new album, alongside two older tracks, performed live on World Cafe. The music is interspersed with insightful conversation about Clark's songwriting process.

St. Vincent On World Cafe

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