NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
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Galactic
David Dye is joined by Galactic on this edition of ...
David Dye is joined by Galactic on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The revered New Orleans funk band has branched out with a variety of danceable styles on their new album, Into the Deep. It also features guests like Macy Gray and Mavis Staples, and we'll hear about those collaborations in today's interview. Plus, Galactic plays an energetic live set in the studio.
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Rayland Baxter
Rayland Baxter is David Dye's guest on this edition of ...
Rayland Baxter is David Dye's guest on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The son of steel player Bucky Baxter, his musical roots are deep, and he grew up in Nashville hanging out with Justin Townes Earle. On his new, second offering, Imaginary Man, Rayland has developed into a strong folk songwriter. We'll hear some of the new music in today's live performance, as well as the stories behind the songs.
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Boxed In
On this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from ...
On this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye welcomes Boxed In, the brainchild of Londoner, Oli Bayston. He's live in the studio with his band today to showcase their new self-titled debut influenced by house music and Krautrock. Along with a fantastic performance, in this interview Bayston explains his goal of combining electronic music with the live aspect of playing in a band.
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Langhorne Slim
Sean Scolnick, better known as Langhorne Slim, joins David Dye ...
Sean Scolnick, better known as Langhorne Slim, joins David Dye on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The energetic performer from Langhorne, Pennsylvania just released his second album of folk rock, called The Spirit Moves. Newly single and sober, he talks about how these life changes have affected his music, and we'll hear a live performance with his band, The Law, from the stage of World Cafe Live.
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Jonathan Edwards
David Dye welcomes Jonathan Edwards on this edition of World ...
David Dye welcomes Jonathan Edwards on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. He's best known for "Sunshine," a simple but catchy protest song that became a Top 40 hit in 1971. Now fifty years into his career, he has a new album called Tomorrow's Child, featuring guests like Alison Krauss and Vince Gill. Jonathan plays new and old songs for a live audience in the studio today and shares about his time in and out of the music business.
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Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John are featured on this Sense of ...
Peter Bjorn and John are featured on this Sense of Place edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The Swedish band's song "Young Folks" became an international hit in 2006, memorable for its whistling verses. Host David Dye traveled to Stockholm for this session, which includes the first playing of brand new music from Peter Bjorn and John's forthcoming album that's still in progress.
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Boots
David Dye's guest is Boots on this edition of World ...
David Dye's guest is Boots on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. After working with Beyonce on her self-titled 2013 album, he quickly came to prominence as an in-demand producer. He also launched a solo career with a couple of mix tapes, released last year, and now, an album called Motorcycle Jesus. We'll hear a live performance from Boots, and he discusses his experimental methods in the studio.
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John Moreland
John Moreland visits David Dye on this episode of World ...
John Moreland visits David Dye on this episode of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. The Oklahoma singer-songwriter has been making increasingly acclaimed country music over the course of his six self-released albums. High on Tulsa Heat is the latest. He'll share insights into his methods and evolution in a very interesting interview today, and John plays an acoustic set live in the studio.
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Sam Outlaw
Sam Outlaw is David Dye's guest on this edition of ...
Sam Outlaw is David Dye's guest on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. It's a familiar dream, but he's one of the few to make it a reality; Sam decided to leave his job as a digital ad salesman to pursue music full time, and now he has an acclaimed debut, called Angeleno. Today we'll hear how he landed roots rock legend, Ry Cooder, to produce his album, and Sam plays some of his country songs live in the studio.
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DMA's
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from ...
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye welcomes Australian sensations, DMA's. The first three singles the trio released were immediately embraced by radio, leading to sold out tours in Australia. They played their first U.S. dates recently, including this performance on stage at World Cafe Live.
