World Cafe

Sunday through Thursday, 8pm - 10pm; Friday, 8pm - 9pm

David Dye

World Cafe is the premier public radio showcase for contemporary music, serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country. Host David Dye Dye takes listeners on a unique journey of musical discovery as he presents a mix of music from both new and legendary artists. The show's guest roster has included Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Dolly Parton, The Shins, Lucinda Williams, Paul McCartney, Ani Difranco, Damien Rice, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, REM, Rachael Yamagata, David Byrne, Yo Yo Ma, Billy Joel, Lyle Lovett, Bela Fleck, Moby, Taj Mahal, and Coldplay, among hundreds of others.

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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.

11:00 am

Tue March 13, 2012

Sense Of Place: Discover Portland's Music Scene

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Colin Meloy and David Dye in Portland.

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Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 12:33 pm

In this special World Cafe broadcast, we explore a side of Portland, Ore. with The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy.

10:59 am

Tue March 13, 2012

Julia Nunes On World Cafe

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YouTube star Julia Nunes' first album for a record label, Settle Down, was released in February.

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Originally published on Tue March 13, 2012 2:55 pm

Hailing from New York, acoustic pop sensation Julia Nunes got her start posting videos on YouTube in 2006, playing covers from idols such as The Beatles, Ben Folds and The Beach Boys.

2:30 pm

Mon March 12, 2012

Y La Bamba On 'World Cafe: Next'

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Y La Bamba's new album, Court The Storm, was released this February.

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Hailing from the rain-soaked, indie folk hub that is Portland, Ore., the members of Y La Bamba are pretty far from their Latin inspirations. But this pop outfit is centered around the powerful, otherworldly vocals of Luz Elena Mendoza, and some of her main influences came from a childhood in Mexico — accordions, mariachi and Latin rhythms.

4:11 pm

Fri March 9, 2012

Sharon Van Etten On World Cafe

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Sharon Van Etten.

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Originally published on Mon July 9, 2012 2:01 pm

Sharon Van Etten's raspy, elegant vocals and deeply confessional folk-rock have made her a rising star. Ever since her official debut in 2009, the heart-breakingly intimate Because I Was In Love, Van Etten has been expanding her sound and adding grit to her delivery.

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2:30 pm

Wed March 14, 2012