NPR Programs: World Cafe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=39&ft=1&f=39 World Cafe showcases indie rock, singer-songwriters, folk, alternative country, blues, and world music. Produced by WXPN, Philadelphia. en Copyright 2010 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif World Cafe http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=39&ft=1&f=39 The Black Keys On World Cafe From Dan Auerbach's studio in Akron, the band performs songs from its latest album, <em>Brothers</em>, on <em>World Cafe</em>. The album was recorded both at home and at the legendary Muscle Shoals in Alabama, which might help explain its soulful feel. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127016053&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127016053&ft=1&f=39 From Dan Auerbach's studio in Akron, the band performs songs from its latest album, Brothers, on World Cafe. The album was recorded both at home and at the legendary Muscle Shoals in Alabama, which might help explain its soulful feel.

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]]> The National On World Cafe The Brooklyn-based, Ohio-bred band recently released its fifth album, <em>High Violet</em>. Hear the band perform live in studio and <em>World Cafe</em> host David Dye speaks with singer Matt Berninger and guitarist Bryce Dessner. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128564582&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128564582&ft=1&f=39 The Brooklyn-based, Ohio-bred band recently released its fifth album, High Violet. Hear the band perform live in studio and World Cafe host David Dye speaks with singer Matt Berninger and guitarist Bryce Dessner.

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]]> The Hold Steady On World Cafe With its riff-heavy mixture of classic rock and lyrically dense storytelling, the increasingly iconic Brooklyn rock band crafts detailed musical universes that have already made it a critics' darling and fan favorite. Hear The Hold Steady in a session from WXPN. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127243901&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=127243901&ft=1&f=39 With its riff-heavy mixture of classic rock and lyrically dense storytelling, the increasingly iconic Brooklyn rock band crafts detailed musical universes that have already made it a critics' darling and fan favorite. Hear The Hold Steady in a session from WXPN.

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]]> The Gaslight Anthem On World Cafe The New Jersey band's latest release, <em>American Slang</em>, proves it can tone it down and still stay true to its punk roots. Employing slower tempos, singer Brian Fallon lets his battered vocals shine with style and grace. Listen to the band's in-studio performance here. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128694418&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128694418&ft=1&f=39 The New Jersey band's latest release, American Slang, proves it can tone it down and still stay true to its punk roots. Employing slower tempos, singer Brian Fallon lets his battered vocals shine with style and grace. Listen to the band's in-studio performance here.

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]]> LCD Soundsystem On World Cafe In a special installment of the show, James Murphy and his band take a break from their European festival tour for an in-studio performance in London, England. Listen to the session now. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129451149&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129451149&ft=1&f=39 In a special installment of the show, James Murphy and his band take a break from their European festival tour for an in-studio performance in London, England. Listen to the session now.

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]]> Phosphorescent On World Cafe Brooklyn songwriter Matthew Houck writes music perfect for the back porch. His new album, <em>Here's to Taking It Easy</em>, takes the outlaw vibe of Willie Nelson, dials back the twang just a bit, and finds the sweet spot between country and rock. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129446854&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129446854&ft=1&f=39 Brooklyn songwriter Matthew Houck writes music perfect for the back porch. His new album, Here's to Taking It Easy, takes the outlaw vibe of Willie Nelson, dials back the twang just a bit, and finds the sweet spot between country and rock.

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]]> ALO On World Cafe The California jam band recorded its new album with Jack Johnson in Hawaii. Listen to an interview with host David Dye, as well as a performance on the World Cafe Live stage. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129426070&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129426070&ft=1&f=39 The California jam band recorded its new album with Jack Johnson in Hawaii. Listen to an interview with host David Dye, as well as a performance on the World Cafe Live stage.

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]]> The Unthanks On World Cafe Neo-folk sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are revered in their native England and count Radiohead and Portishead among their fans. The siblings bring their new group to the WXPN studios to play live versions of songs from their new album, <em>Here's the Tender Coming</em>. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129386119&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129386119&ft=1&f=39 Neo-folk sisters Rachel and Becky Unthank are revered in their native England and count Radiohead and Portishead among their fans. The siblings bring their new group to the WXPN studios to play live versions of songs from their new album, Here's the Tender Coming.

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]]> Lost In The Trees On 'World Cafe: Next' Ari Picker was into jam bands before attending the Berklee College of Music. He emerged with a new obsession -- classical composition -- and assembled a tiny orchestra of North Carolina folk musicians. Listen to two songs from the band's new album, <em>All Alone in an Empty House</em>. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129383454&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129383454&ft=1&f=39 Ari Picker was into jam bands before attending the Berklee College of Music. He emerged with a new obsession -- classical composition -- and assembled a tiny orchestra of North Carolina folk musicians. Listen to two songs from the band's new album, All Alone in an Empty House.

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]]> Peter Wolf On World Cafe Former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf discusses his new album, <em>Midnight Souvenirs</em>, in an interview on <em>World Cafe</em>. The record features contributions by Shelby Lynne, Neko Case and Merle Haggard. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:46:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128411993&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128411993&ft=1&f=39 Former J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf discusses his new album, Midnight Souvenirs, in an interview on World Cafe. The record features contributions by Shelby Lynne, Neko Case and Merle Haggard.

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]]> Widespread Panic On World Cafe It's hard to believe the Georgia jam band has been making music for almost 25 years. Fresh off a new album on Dave Matthews' record label, Widespread Panic files into the WXPN studios for an intimate performance. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250913&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250913&ft=1&f=39 It's hard to believe the Georgia jam band has been making music for almost 25 years. Fresh off a new album on Dave Matthews' record label, Widespread Panic files into the WXPN studios for an intimate performance.

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]]> Laurie Anderson On World Cafe It took almost nine years, but the experimental pop artist finally got around to recording a new album, <em>Homeland</em>. She discusses its multiple meanings with host David Dye and performs a song from the record. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250908&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250908&ft=1&f=39 It took almost nine years, but the experimental pop artist finally got around to recording a new album, Homeland. She discusses its multiple meanings with host David Dye and performs a song from the record.

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]]> Elvin Bishop On World Cafe The blues-rock veteran pays homage to his cherry-red '59 Gibson on the new slide-guitar showpiece <em>Red Dog Speaks</em>. Hear Bishop perform songs from the album live in this studio session. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250896&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250896&ft=1&f=39 The blues-rock veteran pays homage to his cherry-red '59 Gibson on the new slide-guitar showpiece Red Dog Speaks. Hear Bishop perform songs from the album live in this studio session.

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]]> Elizabeth Cook On World Cafe The country star first caught David Dye's attention with her 2007 album <em>Balls</em>. Now she's back with a new album, <em>Welder</em>, produced by Don Was. Hear Cook perform in the <em>World Cafe</em> studio. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250881&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129250881&ft=1&f=39 The country star first caught David Dye's attention with her 2007 album Balls. Now she's back with a new album, Welder, produced by Don Was. Hear Cook perform in the World Cafe studio.

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]]> Sharon Van Etten On 'World Cafe: Next' David Dye previews the Brooklyn songwriter's new mini-album, <em>Epic</em>, due out Oct. 5. Listen to two captivating songs from the record: "Love More" and "One Day." Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129235090&ft=1&f=39 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129235090&ft=1&f=39 David Dye previews the Brooklyn songwriter's new mini-album, Epic, due out Oct. 5. Listen to two captivating songs from the record: "Love More" and "One Day."

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