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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
  • Location: Philadelphia, PA
  • Language: English
  • Networks: NPR, WXPN
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Phoenix: Jagged Pop For Francophiles

Fri, Nov 6
The four friends in Phoenix started out playing Hank Williams and Prince covers in area bars, but eventually landed a slot as a backing band for Air. Nearly a decade later, Phoenix has propelled itself into international renown. Its latest album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, blends catchy pop songwriting with a heavier rock sound.

Mayer Hawthorne: The New Old School

Thu, Nov 5
Hawthorne's work is heavily indebted to the '60s and '70s soul music of Memphis and particularly Detroit; it's hard not to think of the Detroit-born singer-producer's work as an overt homage to the Motown label. Hear Hawthorne perform in a session on World Cafe.

Hugh Cornwell: U.K. Punk, Yours For Free

Wed, Nov 4
A onetime frontman for The Stranglers and part of the first wave of British punk, Cornwell has long been known as a top songwriter and performer in the U.K. His seventh and latest album, Hoover Dam, is a garage-rock homage. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

Guy Clark: A Folk Icon Looks Forward

Tue, Nov 3
Throughout the '60s and early '70s, Clark lived as something of an itinerant musician and luthier. Eventually settling in Nashville in the '70s, he emerged as an refreshing new songwriter. Clark's songs are largely narrative, inspired by the storytelling poems of Robert Frost and Stephen Vincent Benet. Hear him perform a session from World Cafe.

Lissie Maurus: Songs For Solitude

Mon, Nov 2
Shifting from upbeat tunes to soft-spoken country, hints of '60s soul and subtle pop, Maurus' sweet and rustic voice ties each track together seamlessly. Hear two songs from her upcoming debut EP, Why You Runnin', on World Cafe: Next.

A Moby World Premiere: 'One Time We Lived'

Fri, Oct 30
As one of the most influential dance-music artists of the last 20 years, Moby brought electronic beats to mainstream audiences across America and the U.K. His combination of poppy disco beats, imaginative samples and occasional punk guitars earned him huge popularity. Hear Moby perform the never-before-heard song "One Time We Lived" in this session from World Cafe.

Miike Snow: The Illusion Of Simplicity

Thu, Oct 29
The production duo behind Britney Spears' "Toxic" has added a member to become the band Miike Snow. The Swedish group's cool electro-pop is instantly accessible. Hear the group in a session on World Cafe.

The Baseball Project At The Bat

Wed, Oct 28
What happens when a passionate love of rock 'n' roll meets a nostalgic obsession with America's pastime? The Baseball Project's Volume One: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails should give you a good idea. Hear the group in a session on World Cafe.

Sondre Lerche: A 'Heartbeat' Away

Tue, Oct 27
With jazzy chords, witty lyrics and hints of psychedelic folk, the Norwegian singer-songwriter's new album, Heartbeat Radio, is more adventurous than its predecessors. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

Freelance Whales: Busking To The Big Time

Mon, Oct 26
Freelance Whales' dreamy pop is getting a lot of attention, both on the streets and in the blogosphere. The group is often spotted playing on sidewalks, in train stations and at humble New York City venues. Lugging an atypical array of instruments including the harmonium, banjo, glockenspiel, guitars, bass, drums and the waterphone Freelance Whales' members make music that's undeniably quirky and fun.

Tori Amos: From 'Sin' To Holiday Joy

Fri, Oct 23
For the first time in her career, Amos plans to release a collection of holiday standards. Following the release of Abnormally Attracted to Sin, released this past May, Amos makes a surprising shift to holiday gaiety on her 11th album, Midwinter Graces. Hear her perform a session from World Cafe.

Patterson Hood: Driving Solo

Thu, Oct 22
Best known as a prominent player in Drive-By Truckers, Hood has reinvented himself as a solo singer-songwriter. His new album is full of dark and creepily stirring guitars and compelling story-songs. Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs) is far more intimate than his previous works. Hear him perform a session from World Cafe.

Joe Bonamassa's Blue Eyed Blues

Wed, Oct 21
A former child prodigy, Bonamassa began playing guitar at age 7, and soon caught the attention of B.B. King. At 12, Bonamassa was opening shows for the blues icon and would later support the likes of Buddy Guy and Gregg Allman. In the decades since, Bonamassa has gained a reputation as one of his generation's great blues players. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

David Mead: Tender And Timeless

Tue, Oct 20
Mead's warm high-register voice lends intimacy and warmth to Almost and Always, a quiet and soulful exploration of post-marital life. Performed with the backing of woodwinds and a string quartet, Mead experiments with richly ornamented melodies. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

Dawes: Introspection And Optimism

Mon, Oct 19
North Hills, the debut album from the L.A. band Dawes, is hardly the first record in recent years to draw comparisons to the work of Crosby, Stills and Nash. But though Dawes evokes a certain amount of nostalgia, that's not the limit of the group's appeal. Taylor Goldsmith's evocative lyrics and the band's elegant indie-folk harmonies both stand out.

Ziggy Marley: Mixing Music And Philanthropy

Mon, Oct 19
The son of the late reggae king Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley has filled his father's shoes in more ways than just musical success. Ziggy's humanitarian work, combined with his impressive musical career, have given the singer worldwide recognition.

Pete Yorn: Beyond The Silver Screen

Fri, Oct 16
Yorn may have moved to Los Angeles to start a career writing songs for movies, but he's since found success well beyond the studio walls. His latest album, not counting a duets record with Scarlett Johansson, is titled Back and Fourth. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

David Bazan's Crisis Of Faith

Thu, Oct 15
Bazan's Curse Your Branches has already been compared to the work of Leonard Cohen. Amid melancholic arrangements, the disc finds Bazan detailing his struggle with faith in the Evangelical world. In this installment of World Cafe, Bazan gives a moving performance of songs from the new album.

Ian Hunter: Still Rocking Under The Radar

Thu, Oct 15
Known as the inventive hard-rock songwriter of the '70s band Mott the Hoople, Hunter has been highly influential over the years. His edgy hits established a punk-rock paradigm for artists such as The Clash, Kiss, R.E.M., Blur and Oasis, among many others.

K'naan: Hip-Hop As A Second Language

Wed, Oct 14
Put together astonishing lyricism and a talent for rhythm that recalls both hip-hop and the traditional music of Somalia, and you've got the gripping music of singer, rapper and poet K'naan. Hear him in a session on World Cafe.

Sarah Siskind: Love, Regret And Hope

Tue, Oct 13
Sarah Siskind has never been constrained by her bluegrass roots. In recent years, the independent-minded country-folk singer has earned the respect of musicians as diverse as Bon Iver and Doc Watson. Hear her in a session on World Cafe.

Passion Pit's Good 'Manners'

Fri, Oct 9
Listening to Boston's Passion Pit is a lot like going out dancing; it's easy to get caught up in the music and lose yourself. But the group has more to offer than just catchy hooks. Its brand of shiny electro-pop combines bright, danceable aesthetics with emotionally charged lyrics. Hear the band in session on World Cafe.

The Noisettes: Genre-Bending Pop

Thu, Oct 8
The band has just returned with its sophomore effort, Wild Young Hearts. Each member of the trio is influenced by different musical styles, and in The Noisettes' new music, it's easy to hear the impact of genres ranging from classic soul to punk. Hear an energetic World Cafe session with the up-and-coming London band.

Buckwheat Zydeco: America's Party Band

Wed, Oct 7
Zydeco legend and pianist Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural Jr. and his group Buckwheat Zydeco represent one of the few zydeco bands to cross over into the world of mainstream music. Hear the New Orleans legends perform a session on World Cafe.

Samantha Crain: Moody Indie-Folk

Tue, Oct 6
Crain released her debut EP, The Confiscation, in 2008. At only 22, she's expanding on her already impressive resume, touring with The Avett Brothers and releasing a full-length album called Songs in the Night, recorded with her band The Midnight Shivers. Hear her in a session on World Cafe.

Joshua James: Sparse Folk-Rock

Mon, Oct 5
Though the 25-year-old singer-songwriter has been writing songs for only six years, his songs exude wisdom. The 13 tracks on Build Me This weave together themes of spirituality, love and music. As on his debut album, he often turns to sparse and moody atmospherics to draw out the drama.

Neko Case: Earthy, Soulful Americana

Mon, Oct 5
As a member of The New Pornographers and on her own, Neko Case has a voice that reaches deep. Her latest solo album, Middle Cyclone, was recorded in a barn and has the bird songs, wind gusts and animal noises to prove it. Hear an acoustic session from WXPN.

Death Cab For Cutie: Up From The Indie World

Fri, Oct 2
For all its success, Death Cab for Cutie hasn't lost track of the accessible emotions that first attracted a devoted following. Ben Gibbard's vocals, always faintly familiar in a boy-next-door way, observe love and life with a resigned delicacy, and the band's songs are poetic and yearning but never over-the-top. Hear the band perform a session on World Cafe.

Diane Birch: Soul From The 'Bible Belt'

Thu, Oct 1
Singer-songwriter Diane Birch has all the trademarks of a seasoned veteran. On her first album, Bible Belt, Birch skillfully blends soul, rock and pop; the results have attracted rave reviews. Hear her in a session on World Cafe.

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