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World Cafe

Monday - Friday, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
David Dye

The World Cafe with host David Dye serves up an eclectic mix of music from blues, rock, and world, to folk, and alternative country with live performances and interviews with celebrated and emerging artists. This acclaimed program, distributed nationally to over 185 stations across the country through NPR Music, is produced by WXPN in Philadelphia.

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December 20, 2012

2:00 PM
Tanacara
Artist : Gonzaghuinha
Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2
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2:01 PM
Optimistic
Artist : Radiohead
Album : Kid A
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Label : Capitol
2:06 PM
Default
Artist : Atoms for Peace
Album : Amok
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Label : XL Recordings
2:10 PM
Who
Artist : David Byrne & St. Vincent
Album : Love This Giant
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2:14 PM
Slash Your Tires
Artist : Luna
Album : Lunapark
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2:19 PM
Empty Party Rooms
Artist : Minus the Bear
Album : Recorded Live for the World Cafe
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2:23 PM
Steel and Blood
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2:30 PM
Empty Party Rooms
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2:36 PM
Diamond Lightning
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2:41 PM
Steel and Blood
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2:42 PM
Flashlight
Artist : The Amazing
Album : Gentle Stream
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Label : Partisan Records
2:47 PM
Low Rising
Artist : The Swell Season
Album : Strict Joy
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2:51 PM
Breakers
Artist : Local Natives
Album : Hummingbird
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2:55 PM
Bad Thing
Artist : King Tuff
Album : King Tuff
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2:58 PM
Tanacara
Artist : Gonzaghuinha
Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2
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2:59 PM
She Moves On
Artist : Paul Simon
Album : The Rhythm Of the Saints
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3:04 PM
Will You Be Sleeping?
Artist : David Wax Museum
Album : Knock Knock Get Up
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3:07 PM
Small Stakes
Artist : Spoon
Album : Kill The Moonlight
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3:10 PM
Man on Fire
Artist : Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Album : Here
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3:15 PM
Whispers in the Dark
Artist : Mumford & Sons
Album : Babel
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3:18 PM
Firecracker
Artist : Ryan Adams
Album : Gold
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3:21 PM
Harakari
Artist : The Ponys
Album : Turn The Lights Out
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3:21 PM
Things Have Changed
Artist : Bob Dylan
Album : Things Have Changed
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3:27 PM
Switzerland
Artist : The Last Bison
Album : Inheritance
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North Side Gal
Artist : JD McPherson
Album : Signs & Signifiers
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Crazy As A Loon
Artist : Bright Eyes
Album : Recorded Live for the World Cafe
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Map Of Stars
Artist : The Horse’s Ha
Album : Of the Cathmawr Yards
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Heartbeat
Artist : Kopecky Family Band
Album : Kids Raising Kids
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Up, Up, Up
Artist : Givers
Album : In Light
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Locked Down
Artist : Dr. John
Album : Locked Down
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3:51 PM
Endicott
Artist : Kid Creole & The Coconuts
Album : Kid Creole Redux
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Label : Sire
3:56 PM
Burning Down the House
Artist : Talking Heads
Album : Speaking in Tongues
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World Cafe
2:17 pm
Fri March 16, 2012

The Shins On World Cafe

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The Shins' latest release, Port Of Morrow, is their first album in five years.
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Originally published on Mon July 2, 2012 11:49 am

The Shins are a dream-pop outfit from Portland, Ore. Arising as a side project while singer/songwriter James Mercer lived in New Mexico, the band took on a life of its own after a number of singles such as "New Slang" were featured in films, pulling the young indie rock group into the national spotlight.

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World Cafe
3:52 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Sense Of Place: The Charms Of Portland

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David Dye and Tucker Martine.
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Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 1:33 pm

Who better to introduce the true sound of Portland, Ore. than the man behind many of its best musical acts?

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World Cafe
2:53 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Andrew Bird On World Cafe

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Andrew Bird's latest record, Break It Yourself, was released this month.
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Originally published on Mon July 23, 2012 11:05 am

Whistling polymath Andrew Bird has become a perennial favorite of folk-pop aficionados and classical fans alike. As a trained violinist and a longtime touring musician, he has a way of expertly melding many genres and influences into his own unique brand of baroque pop. Showcasing his impressive skills with the violin, guitar, mandolin, glockenspiel and vocals, Bird is a picture of versatility.

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World Cafe
4:17 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

Sense Of Place: Portland's Revered Record Stores

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The storefront of Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store.
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Terry Currier, owner of Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store.
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Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 1:33 pm

Our Sense of Place Portland series focuses on the history of Portland, Ore. pop music as observed by longtime resident Terry Currier. He's uniquely qualified to survey the Portland music scene and the state of the record business because he owns Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store, where he has worked since 1972. He is also the founder of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.

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3:30 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

Imelda May On World Cafe

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Irish rockabilly singer Imelda May.
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Imelda May began her affair with rockabilly early on in life — by the time she was 9, she'd already begun to emulate Elmore James and Billie Holiday. In 2007, after years of singing in clubs, May stole the spotlight with Love Tattoo. The 12-track collection shot to the #1 spot in Ireland, stealing the hearts of audiences and contemporaries the world over.

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