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Jonny Lang On World Cafe

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Jonny Lang On World Cafe

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Before he could legally drive, my guest in this session had his first platinum record. Hear a studio session the blues prodigy, recorded live in Philadelphia.

Jonny Lang On World Cafe

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All Songs +1: A Conversation With Margo Price

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All Songs +1: A Conversation With Margo Price

The queen of East Nashville talks about her new album, All American Made, working with Willie Nelson and what it was like to record at the legendary Sun Studios.

All Songs +1: A Conversation With Margo Price

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'Like Electricity': Jascha Heifetz Made His American Debut 100 Years Ago

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Deceptive Cadence

'Like Electricity': Jascha Heifetz Made His American Debut 100 Years Ago

Music commentator Miles Hoffman remembers the remarkable Carnegie Hall debut of the violinist, considered by many to be one of the greatest in history.

'Like Electricity': Jascha Heifetz Made His American Debut 100 Years Ago

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'I'm Old As Dirt But I Can Still Sing': Sweet Pea Atkinson On 'Get What You Deserve'

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'I'm Old As Dirt But I Can Still Sing': Sweet Pea Atkinson On 'Get What You Deserve'

R&B singer Sweet Pea Atkinson was the gravely vocalist for the band Was (Not Was). He's back with his first solo album in 35 years.

'I'm Old As Dirt But I Can Still Sing': Sweet Pea Atkinson On 'Get What You Deserve'

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How 'The Con' Almost Broke Tegan And Sara

Tegan (left) and Sara Quin perform at Coachella in 2008, following the release of the duo's fifth album, The Con. Tegan and Sara are celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Con with a tour and an album of covers performed by musicians influenced by the original album. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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How 'The Con' Almost Broke Tegan And Sara

Ten years ago, the making of Tegan and Sara's fifth album — and divided reactions to it — created a rift between the twins that nearly tore them apart but eventually showed them a way forward.

World Cafe Nashville: Devon Gilfillian

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World Cafe Nashville: Devon Gilfillian

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His self-released, self-titled debut EP captures his exuberance and musical openness, setting the stage for what promises to be a brilliant career.

World Cafe Nashville: Devon Gilfillian

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Dan Tyminski On Mixing Electronic Dance And 'Southern Gothic'

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Dan Tyminski On Mixing Electronic Dance And 'Southern Gothic'

He's was one of the most recognizable voices in acoustic music, thanks to work with Alison Krauss and on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. Then he got a call from Avicii.

Dan Tyminski On Mixing Electronic Dance And 'Southern Gothic'

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Alt.Latino Guest DJ Antonio Sanchez: Jazz Drummer, Musical Activist
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Alt.Latino Guest DJ Antonio Sanchez: Jazz Drummer, Musical Activist

The jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez is much more than that job title suggests — his new album Bad Hombre addresses current events instrumentally.

Alt.Latino Guest DJ Antonio Sanchez: Jazz Drummer, Musical Activist

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Broken Social Scene On World Cafe

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Broken Social Scene On World Cafe

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A performance session that brings a reminder of comfort in chaos, and community alike.

Broken Social Scene On World Cafe

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How Composer Daniel Hart Brought 'A Ghost Story' To Life

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How Composer Daniel Hart Brought 'A Ghost Story' To Life

Hart talks about the inspiration and challenges behind his stunning score for the deeply existential film A Ghost Story.

How Composer Daniel Hart Brought 'A Ghost Story' To Life

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'Courage, Personified': Remembering The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie

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'Courage, Personified': Remembering The Tragically Hip's Gord Downie

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A reflection on the singer's impact on the entire nation of Canada, and his electric last performance on Aug. 20, 2016, in Kingston, Ontario.

Talia Schlanger Tells All Things Considered's Ari Shapiro What Gord Downie Meant To Canada

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Deer Tick On World Cafe

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Deer Tick On World Cafe

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This is a band that can go from in-your-face to introspective on a dime — and they do just that in this session.

Deer Tick On World Cafe

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J Roddy Walston & The Business On World Cafe

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J Roddy Walston & The Business On World Cafe

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Hear songs from the band's latest album, Destroyers Of The Soft Life, performed live.

J Roddy Walston & The Business On World Cafe

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'I Could Do So Much More:' Pink On 'Beautiful Trauma'

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'I Could Do So Much More:' Pink On 'Beautiful Trauma'

In an interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Pink speaks on her latest album and her political responsibility as an artist.

'I Could Do So Much More:' Pink On 'Beautiful Trauma'

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'I Take The Long Way Going Everywhere': Travis Meadows On Learning To Be Human Again

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'I Take The Long Way Going Everywhere': Travis Meadows On Learning To Be Human Again

The country artist has battled addiction and cancer, been a missionary and a lapsed Christian. He speaks with Scott Simon about his latest album, First Cigarette.

'I Take The Long Way Going Everywhere': Travis Meadows On Learning To Be Human Again

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The War On Drugs On World Cafe

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The War On Drugs On World Cafe

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Every sound on A Deeper Understanding is deliberate, and every dramatic build is brilliant. Hear three live versions of songs from the new album, recorded at the World Cafe studios in Philadelphia.

War On Drugs On World Cafe

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