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The World Cafe (World)

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  • Host: David Dye
  • Since 1991, host David Dye has been exploring the frontiers of contemporary music for his listeners on a daily basis. Featuring live performance and interviews with established and emerging artists from across the musical spectrum, World Café is public radio's most popular program of popular music.
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  • Genres: World, Talk
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Language: English
  • Networks: PRI, NPR
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Steve Wynn Finds Inspiration In Slovenia

Thu, Nov 20
Former Dream Syndicate frontman Steve Wynn took a break from his newest band, The Baseball Project, to record Crossing Dragon Bridge. Seeking inspiration, he traveled far from his New York City apartment to Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he crafted an album that sounds unlike anything he's done before.

Eric Hutchinson: Self-Made Acoustic Soul

Wed, Nov 19
When his contract to a major record label went down with the ship, acoustic soul singer Eric Hutchinson hit the road to generate his own exposure and, in the end, wound up self-releasing his debut. Hutchinson plays his material in a session from WXPN.

Emiliana Torrini: Iceland's Warmest Voice

Tue, Nov 18
Best known for her work on the Lord of the Rings soundtrack, Torrini returns with a comparatively bare-bones record with trip-hop flourishes. She performs material from Me and Armini in a session from WXPN.

The Low Anthem: Makeshift Americana

Mon, Nov 17
Three albums in, The Low Anthem again proves itself a quintessential purveyor of rootsy rock. Oh My God, Charlie Darwin celebrates the band's influences Tom Waits, Neil Young, Bob Dylan and captures The Low Anthem in a makeshift studio.

Okkervil River: No Mere 'Stand Ins'

Mon, Nov 17
In a session from WXPN, Okkervil River performs material from The Stand Ins. The band's lead singer and songwriter, Will Sheff, reveals the real characters that populate his songs and talks about the new album's satirical look at the entertainment industry.

The Raconteurs: Acoustic 'Consolers'

Fri, Nov 14
Jack White's main project outside The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, performs an all-acoustic set of material from Consolers of the Lonely. Members Brendon Benson and Patrick Keeler also explain why their Australian Web site calls the band The Saboteurs in a session from WXPN.

Earlimart: Just 'Hymn And Her'

Thu, Nov 13
Pared down to an efficient duo, Earlimart completed its new record, Hymn and Her, in just over four weeks, as opposed to the three-year production of its last project. The band plays its straightforward and intimate California pop tunes in a session from WXPN.

The Stills: Rising Out Of The Ocean

Thu, Nov 13
Inspired by the post-punk sounds of Echo & The Bunnymen, The Stills' members often find themselves obscured by the deluge of likeminded acts. It's the kind of thing that sticks to a band, but The Stills continues to hone its sound, while taking on a darker and more passionate approach.

From Bach To Bad Brains: 1,000 Recordings To Hear Before You Die

Wed, Nov 12
After three and a half years spent compiling and then winnowing, Tom Moon's book 1,000 Recordings to Hear Before You Die includes musical benchmarks from all around the world, from the justifiably familiar to the sorely overlooked.

John Mellencamp: Heartland Rocker Goes Folk

Tue, Nov 11
On Life, Death, Love and Freedom, the iconic heartland rocker John Mellencamp distances himself from his musical brand and makes a turn toward rumbling folk and blues. With the help of producer T-Bone Burnett, they created a whole new textured, acoustic sound.

Calexico: Songs Of The American Southwest

Mon, Nov 10
The Tucson-based band not only takes its name from the border region between California and Mexico, but also finds inspiration in the geography, history and music of the area. Calexico joins David Dye from Wave Lab Studios in Tucson to play songs from its new album, Carried to Dust.

Chairlift: Sweet Electronic Pop

Mon, Nov 10
Yet another group catapulting into the public eye via a catchy iPod jingle, Chairlift is new to the pop scene, but it's quickly building a substantial reputation. The electronic pop trio originated at the University of Colorado and recently relocated to Brooklyn.

Jackson Browne's Personal And Political 'Time'

Fri, Nov 7
Browne's latest album, Time the Conqueror, is an exploration of past and present world events that have defined generations. Most of the songs offer personal reactions to political events, but others are introspective confessionals about his own life. In a session with David Dye, Browne performs songs from the new album.

The Pretenders: The Lillywhite Session

Thu, Nov 6
In the early '80s, The Pretenders ranked among the biggest bands around. The group has existed in various incarnations since then, all fronted by Chrissie Hynde, and now displays its new sound in an acoustic session with producer Steve Lillywhite.

Steve Lillywhite On Big Country's 'The Crossing'

Thu, Nov 6
In 1983, Big Country wrote anthemic rock songs, but featured an unlikely lead instrument: the bagpipes. The unexpected sound of "In a Big Country" helped make it a hit single, but the band's debut album, The Crossing, offered much more than novelty.

Matthew Sweet's Ringing Guitars Return

Wed, Nov 5
Power-pop singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet spent the late '90s and early '00s avoiding the instrument that defined his early sound: the chiming guitar. His latest album, Sunshine Lies, marks his welcome return to the guitar as a primary instrument. Sweet performs new songs and discusses the influence of nature on the CD.

Old Crow Medicine Show: Return To Roots

Tue, Nov 4
Old Crow Medicine Show brings its rootsy back-porch sound to World Caf, where it showcases songs from the new Tennessee Pusher. The disc takes a modern approach to Americana with gospel and rock overtones, but leaves the band's roots firmly intact.

The Old 97's: Blaming 'Gravity'

Mon, Nov 3
Returning home to Dallas to record Blame It on Gravity, the members of Old 97's turn up the amps and tap their earlier mixture of alt-country and rock 'n' roll. The band performs material from its new album in a session on WXPN.

North Carolina's Annuals: 'Such Fun'

Mon, Nov 3
Intricate, melodic and vivid: The sound of North Carolina's Annuals is the epitome of sunny indie-pop. The band's thoughtful harmonies, anthemic orchestration and percussion, and bright electronics are given an excellent showcase on Annuals' new album, Such Fun.

Buddy Guy: Beyond 'Skin Deep'

Fri, Oct 31
The blues-guitar legend lets loose on his new record, Skin Deep, a collection of all-original material with slash-and-burn solos aplenty. In a session for WXPN, Guy reminisces about his musical roots in Louisiana and rise to fame in Chicago's West Side.

Okkervil River: No Mere 'Stand Ins'

Thu, Oct 30
In a session from WXPN, Okkervil River performs material from The Stand Ins. The band's lead singer and songwriter, Will Sheff, reveals the real characters that populate his songs and talks about the new album's satirical look at the entertainment industry.

The Airborne Toxic Event: Literate Dance-Rock

Wed, Oct 29
Spurred by a string of bad news in his personal life, novelist Mikel Jollett turned to writing songs instead of prose for relief. Within months, The Airborne Toxic Event was born. The L.A. band shakes up standard rock with a viola and trumpet in this session from WXPN.

O'Death: Old-Tyme Punk Rock

Tue, Oct 28
Rustic in instrumentation but punk-rock in spirit, O'Death is an jug-swigging porch band in a raw, dark way. The band has honed its energetic Americana through self-released CDs and frequent touring. Here, O'Death performs new music in a session from WXPN.

Esau Mwamwaya: Reggae-Pop From Malawi

Mon, Oct 27
Esau Mwamwaya isn't a well-known name in the music world, but if the growing hype is any indication, it may soon be. The singer and percussionist from Malawi is slowly but surely rising from obscurity with his mixture of reggae, pop and the traditional music of his homeland.

Jonatha Brooke Sings Woody Guthrie

Fri, Oct 24
In her latest solo album, Jonatha Brooke sets the unreleased lyrics and prose of Woody Guthrie to the sound or her own personal blend of folk, pop and rock. In a session with David Dye, Brooke plays songs from her new album, The Works.

Railroad Earth: Amplified Roots Music

Thu, Oct 23
The music of Railroad Earth defies conventional classification. The group's bluegrass-influenced style deftly combines exceptional songwriting and interesting improvisations, and the result is earning it praise among the finest jam bands. Here, Railroad Earth brings its unique style to World Cafe.

Juliana Hatfield Sings Of 'Walking Away'

Thu, Oct 23
Hatfield's 10th album as a solo artist showcases her ability to draw on her own emotional experiences in her songwriting. In a session with World Cafe host David Dye, Hatfield performs songs from her new CD, How To Walk Away.

Waco Brothers: Where Punk And Country Collide

Wed, Oct 22
The Waco Brothers, a punk-influenced alt-country band from Chicago made up of mostly British musicians, is best known for their chaotic live performances. The band brings that chaos to the World Cafe studios to perform songs included in their latest CD, Waco Express: Live & Kickin' at Schuba's Tavern .

Neil Halstead's 'Mighty' Soft Songs

Tue, Oct 21
In a session with David Dye, Neil Halstead of Slowdive and Mojave 3 performs songs from his latest solo album, Oh! Mighty Engine. The British singer's soft, introspective style matches the charming stories in his songs.

Joan Osborne: The 'Little Wild One' Returns

Mon, Oct 20
On her latest album, Little Wild One, Osborne reunites with the all-star writer-producer team that shaped her Grammy-winning debut, Relish. Well-versed in many genres, she easily navigates between roots-rock, gospel and country on a collection that pays tribute to her New York City home.

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