World Cafe

Monday - Thursday, 1-3pm and Friday 2-3pm

World Cafe is a cutting edge, two-hour program of alternative contemporary music. It offers a broad range of innovative sounds drawn from American as well as international music. It includes music that is familiar but also showcases works by new and emerging artists.

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December 28, 2012

2:00 PM
Tanacara
Artist : Gonzaghuinha
Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2
Label : Luaka Bop
2:01 PM
Warrior Man
Artist : Dr. Dog
Album : Be the Void
Label : Anti Records
2:06 PM
Come to the City
Artist : The War On Drugs
Album : Slave Ambient
Label : Secretly Canadian
2:10 PM
Anesthesia
Artist : Luna
Album : Lunapark
Label : Millpond Records
2:14 PM
Myth
Artist : Beach House
Album : Bloom
Label : Sub Pop
2:18 PM
Vessels
Artist : Freelance Whales
Album : Weathervanes
Label : Frenchkiss
2:23 PM
Man on Fire
Artist : Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Album : Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Label : WXPN
2:29 PM
Fire Water
Artist : Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Album : Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Label : WXPN
2:38 PM
Home
Artist : Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Album : Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Label : WXPN
2:44 PM
40 Day Dream
Artist : Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros
Album : Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Label : WXPN
2:45 PM
Santa Fe
Artist : Beirut
Album : The Rip Tide
Label : Pompeii Records
2:49 PM
Chicago
Artist : Sufjan Stevens
Album : Come on Feel the Illinois
Label : Mute U.S.
2:54 PM
New York City
Artist : Moe.
Album : Dither
Label : Fat Boy Records

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4:44pm

Wed February 1, 2012
World Cafe

Centro-Matic On World Cafe

Credit Matt Pence

The celebrated alt-country group Centro-Matic hails from Denton, Texas. What began as a side project for singer-songwriter and guitarist Will Johnson in the 1990s soon grew into a full-fledged band. With 20 albums in just 14 years, Centro-Matic has built a solid reputation for playful yet masterful, country-infused rock. With Matt Pence, Scott Danborn and Mark Hedman supporting Johnson's quick wit and pop influences, Centro-Matic's catalog exudes both boundless energy and emotional restraint.

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5:17pm

Tue January 31, 2012
World Cafe

CANT On World Cafe

Credit Bek Andersen

Chris Taylor may not be a household name, but you've probably encountered some of his work. Taylor was the bassist, producer and backing vocalist of Grizzly Bear on Yellow House and Veckatimest, in addition to running his own record label, Terrible Records.

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11:26am

Fri January 27, 2012
World Cafe

Betty Wright On World Cafe

Credit Diana Levine

R&B icon Betty Wright signed her first local label deal when she was only 11, and by the time she was 17, she'd released her first hit single, 1971's "Clean Up Woman," which also crossed over to the pop charts. With a four-octave vocal range, an impressive grasp of the connection between gospel and R&B, and a sensual style, Wright continues to weave an impressive legacy. Her songs have been sampled by many hip-hop, rock and R&B musicians, including Mary J.

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4:05pm

Thu January 26, 2012
World Cafe: Latin Roots

Latin Roots: The Late Resurgence Of Cumbia

Credit Luis Alvarez

Grammy-winning producer and record-label owner Aaron Levinson is in the studio to introduce us to a corner of Latin roots music called cumbia. Affiliated with a number of professional recording academies and societies, this internationally known musician also owns a recording studio in Ardmore, and has consistently received recognition for his work with Latin music. In the studio today, Levinson and host David Dye talk about the origin and evolution of cumbia, including its late resurgence in popularity in New York.

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3:44pm

Thu January 26, 2012
World Cafe

Alabama Shakes On World Cafe

Originally published on Mon December 31, 2012 4:11 pm

Credit Autumn de Wilde

Alabama Shakes, a soulful rock 'n' roll quartet, is riding a well-deserved wave to fame. Since the release of its self-titled debut in 2011, the band has entranced listeners with its diverse and energetic songs. Alabama Shakes' style is marked by lead singer Brittany Howard's powerful voice and the group's irresistible energy. Together, they enthusiastically blend rock with soul, country, blues and roots.

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