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Listen 27:41 Jukebox The Ghost. Eric Ryan Anderson/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Eric Ryan Anderson/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Jukebox The Ghost On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 21, 2014 The D.C. band plays briskly catchy, piano-based pop songs from its self-titled fourth record. Listen Loading… 27:41 Playlist
Listen 09:22 The Stray Birds. Doug Seymour/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Doug Seymour/Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: The Stray Birds WXPN-FM October 20, 2014 Download two songs from the well-loved Pennsylvania folk trio's new album, Best Medicine. Listen Loading… 9:22 Playlist
Listen 24:13 The Budos Band. Justin Borucki/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Justin Borucki/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions The Budos Band On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 20, 2014 The nine-member band showcases a mix of funk and Afrobeat on its new album, Burnt Offering. Listen Loading… 24:13 Playlist
Watch 22:51 Sam Amidon (right) & Bill Frisell. Kelsey Stanger/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Kelsey Stanger/XPN Studio Sessions Sam Amidon And Bill Frisell On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 16, 2014 A London folksinger and a decorated jazz guitarist play songs from their new collaborative album. Listen Loading… 22:51 Playlist
Listen 19:57 Black Prairie. Jason Quigley/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Jason Quigley/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Black Prairie On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 15, 2014 Started by members of The Decemberists as a side project, the band finds a new direction on Fortune. Listen Loading… 19:57 Playlist
Listen 36:51 U2. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Bono: 'Why Would Anyone Want A New U2 Album?' WXPN-FM October 14, 2014 The U2 singer discusses the unconventional release of his band's new album, Songs Of Innocence. Listen Loading… 36:51 Playlist
Watch 23:41 Justin Townes Earle performs live at WXPN in Philadelphia. Brittany Salerno/WXPN hide caption itoggle caption Brittany Salerno/WXPN Studio Sessions Justin Townes Earle On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 13, 2014 The Americana songwriter is back with a new album on a new label. He spoke with World Cafe's David Dye and performed live in our studio. Listen Loading… 23:41 Playlist
Listen 08:07 Lily & Madeleine. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: Lily & Madeleine WXPN-FM October 13, 2014 You can't beat sibling harmony. Listen Loading… 8:07 Playlist
Listen 13:41 Lidia Borda. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Latin Roots Latin Roots: Tango Essentials WXPN-FM October 9, 2014 The World Cafe series explores the music and dance of Argentina with help from musician Rachel Faro. Listen Loading… 13:41 Playlist
Listen 28:07 Tweedy. Chris Sikich/XPN hide caption itoggle caption Chris Sikich/XPN Studio Sessions Tweedy On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 9, 2014 Hear a set from Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy's new band with his son (and drummer) Spencer. Listen Loading… 28:07 Playlist
Listen 16:08 Divine, in John Waters' 1972 film Pink Flamingos. Divine Heirs LLC hide caption itoggle caption Divine Heirs LLC Sense Of Place The Sounds Of Baltimore: Divine, Mama Cass And More WXPN-FM October 8, 2014 WTMD's Erik Deatherage plays an eclectic set of songs on World Cafe's Sense Of Place: Baltimore. Listen Loading… 16:08 Playlist
Listen 22:41 George Cessna's "Calling Out The Law" is featured on today's episode of World Cafe's Sense Of Place. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Sense Of Place Download Songs From 5 Of Baltimore's Rising Stars WXPN-FM October 8, 2014 WTMD's Sam Sessa showcases some of his home city's up-and-comers on World Cafe's Sense Of Place. Listen Loading… 22:41 Playlist
Listen 25:22 Future Islands. Timothy Saccenti/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Timothy Saccenti/Courtesy of the artist Sense Of Place Future Islands On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 8, 2014 The synth-rock band plays songs from a new album, Singles, and discusses its new Baltimore hometown. Listen Loading… 25:22 Playlist
Listen 26:00 Betty Who. Molly Cranna/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Molly Cranna/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Betty Who On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 7, 2014 Hear a set from the Australian singer, whose song soundtracked a famous YouTube marriage proposal. Listen Loading… 26:00 Playlist
Listen 08:32 Joan Shelley. Mickie Winters/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Mickie Winters/Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: Joan Shelley WXPN-FM October 6, 2014 Hear and download two songs by the Kentucky singer, whose music reflects American folk history. Listen Loading… 8:32 Download Playlist
Listen 24:49 Chuck Prophet. Charlie Homo/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Charlie Homo/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Chuck Prophet On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 6, 2014 Hear the California guitarist and singer-songwriter perform music from his new album, Night Surfer. Listen Loading… 24:49 Playlist
Listen 22:46 The New Pornographers. Chris Buck/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Chris Buck/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions The New Pornographers On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 3, 2014 The Canadian supergroup visits the studio to perform songs from its new album, Brill Bruisers. Listen Loading… 22:46 Playlist
Listen 27:27 David Gray. Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions David Gray On World Cafe WXPN-FM October 2, 2014 Backed by a band, the English singer-songwriter performs three songs from his new album, Mutineers. Listen Loading… 27:27 Playlist
Listen 24:17 Herb Alpert. Chris Adjani/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Chris Adjani/Courtesy of the artist Studio Sessions Herb Alpert On World Cafe WXPN-FM September 30, 2014 The decorated jazz veteran, now 79, sounds younger than ever on his new album, In The Mood. Listen Loading… 24:17 Playlist
Listen 30:08 Trigger Hippy. Cameron Pollack/WXPN hide caption itoggle caption Cameron Pollack/WXPN Studio Sessions Trigger Hippy On World Cafe WXPN-FM September 30, 2014 The supergroup, featuring Joan Osborne and members of Black Crowes, performs songs from its album. Listen Loading… 30:08 Playlist
Listen 12:19 Israel Nash. Pooneh Ghana/Courtesy of the artist hide caption itoggle caption Pooneh Ghana/Courtesy of the artist World Cafe Next World Cafe Next: Israel Nash WXPN-FM September 29, 2014 Though rooted in straight Americana, Rain Plans also references the psychedelic side of Neil Young. Listen Loading… 12:19 Download Playlist
Watch 30:58 Spoon. John Vettese/WXPN hide caption itoggle caption John Vettese/WXPN Spoon On World Cafe WXPN-FM September 26, 2014 The Austin band performs songs from They Want My Soul, which finds Spoon revitalized after a hiatus. Listen Loading… 30:58 Playlist