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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Preservation Hall Jazz Band On World Cafe

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

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Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 12:56 pm

This week, World Cafe invites you to discover the music of New Orleans with the series Sense of Place.

3:52 pm

Wed March 7, 2012

Willie Nile On World Cafe

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Willie Nile.

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Willie Nile's folk-rock career has been varied and somewhat sporadic, but he always finds his way back to music. A gifted singer-songwriter, Nile has developed a versatile style that can be just as moving in a stadium as it is in a coffee shop.

2:10 pm

Tue March 6, 2012

Bahamas On World Cafe

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Afie Jurvanen records and performs under the name Bahamas.

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Bahamas is the indie-folk project of Canadian singer-songwriter Afie Jurvanen. His 2009 debut Pink Strat was nominated for a Juno Award and the Polaris Music Prize, and was well-reviewed for its honest, no-frills, airy love songs.

11:41 am

Mon March 5, 2012

First Aid Kit On 'World Cafe: Next'

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First Aid Kit.

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Both in their early 20s, First Aid Kit's Johanna and Klara Söderberg are already winning over listeners worldwide with their intricate, woodsy harmonizing. The Swedish duo's second album, The Lion's Roar, has already charted in Australia, Denmark, the U.K., Norway and Sweden.

2:03 pm

Fri March 2, 2012

Dr. Dog On World Cafe

Credit Chris Crisman

Dr. Dog.

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Originally published on Mon June 25, 2012 11:22 am

The Philadelphia pop-rock band Dr. Dog has continued to get better since forming in the early 2000s. The group's seven albums of layered psychedelia are deeply influenced by the best of '60s pop, adding up to a sound that's both timeless and classic.

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2:40 pm

Thu March 8, 2012