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

Thursday

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The Hives on World Cafe

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Tuesday

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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Monday

Geddy Lee Richard Sibbald/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Geddy Lee on World Cafe

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Friday

Olivia Rodrigo Nick Walker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Thursday

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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Tuesday

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Brandy Clark and Tommy Prine on World Cafe

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Monday

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

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Wednesday

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How Dizzy sharpened their songwriting on the band's third record

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Tuesday

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Live from AMERICANAFEST 2023: Sunny War & Logan Ledger

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Monday

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Devendra Banhart searches for hope on 'Flying Wig'

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Friday

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The sky is the limit for Rhiannon Giddens

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Thursday

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Arkells strip down their sound on 'Laundry Pile'

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Wednesday

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Rosanne Cash's 'The Wheel' celebrates 30 years

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Tuesday

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Live from AMERICANAFEST 2023: Nat Myers & Jess Williamson

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Thursday