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'Rip It Up': A Tour Through Scottish Pop History

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Sense Of Place

'Rip It Up': A Tour Through Scottish Pop History

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World Cafe went on a tour of the National Museum of Scotland's exhibition dedicated to Scottish pop music with the man who wrote the book on it, BBC Radio Scotland host Vic Galloway.

Vic Galloway On World Cafe

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Amy Ray Isn't Afraid To 'Holler'

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Amy Ray Isn't Afraid To 'Holler'

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Ray's in love with a place that doesn't always love her back. But she draws creative fuel from the differences of opinion.

Amy Ray On World Cafe

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J Mascis On World Cafe

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J Mascis On World Cafe

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Hear a live performance from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman, including two songs from his 2018 solo album, Elastic Days.

J Mascis On World Cafe

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Scotland's Elephant Sessions Breaks Floors And Traditions

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Sense Of Place

Scotland's Elephant Sessions Breaks Floors And Traditions

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World Cafe takes a trip to Glasgow, Scotland for a Sense Of Place session with this festival favorite.

Elephant Sessions On World Cafe

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Rubblebucket Break Up... And Don't Break Up

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Rubblebucket Break Up... And Don't Break Up

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"We started out as romantic partners at the beginning of the album and then we weren't anymore by the end," musician Kalmia Traver says.

Rubblebucket On World Cafe

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Lawrence On World Cafe

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Lawrence On World Cafe

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On the band's latest record, Living Room, Clyde and Gracie welcome new listeners and old fans into theirs, with the sounds of their childhood expressed through modern-day sounds.

Lawrence On World Cafe

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Johnny Marr On World Cafe

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Johnny Marr On World Cafe

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On his latest album, Call the Comet, Johnny Marr, who is keen on science fiction, envisions a different type of end of days.

Johnny Marr On World Cafe

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Huffamoose On World Cafe

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Huffamoose On World Cafe

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The Philadelphia band has reunited with its original lineup to release its first new album in more than a decade.

Huffamoose On World Cafe

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Spend Your Christmas With PJ Morton

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Spend Your Christmas With PJ Morton

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Hear a live performance from the NOLA musician, adding a little bounce to your holiday entertainment.

PJ Morton On World Cafe

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Old 97's Show Love For The Holidays

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Old 97's Show Love For The Holidays

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The band performs songs from its first album of holiday songs, including one inspired by the Ramones.

Old 97's On World Cafe

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JD McPherson Has The Ugly Sweater Blues

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JD McPherson Has The Ugly Sweater Blues

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McPherson performs songs from Socks, a holiday album that is equal parts earnest, loving and irreverent.

JD McPherson On World Cafe

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A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More

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A World Cafe Holiday: Sharon Jones, Jack Johnson, Betty Wright And More

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This special edition of World Cafe features holiday performances from Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Jack Johnson, The Polyphonic Spree and more.

A World Cafe Holiday

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