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World Cafe

Weekdays at 5am, 6pm and midnight
David Dye

The premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country. Visit World Cafe to see what's playing. 

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December 21, 2012

6:00 PM
Tanacara
Artist : Gonzaghuinha
Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2
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Label : Luaka Bop
6:01 PM
Paradise
Artist : Coldplay
Album : Mylo Xyloto
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Label : Capitol
6:06 PM
(Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
Artist : Devo
Album : Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo
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Label : Warner Brothers/WEA
6:08 PM
Lay My Love
Artist : Eno
Album : Wrong Way Up
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Label : Hannibal
6:13 PM
St. Elmo’s Fire
Artist : Eno
Album : Another Green World
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Label : Astralwerks
6:15 PM
Sound And Vision
Artist : David Bowie
Album : Low
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Label : Virgin
6:19 PM
In Your Room
Artist : Depeche Mode
Album : Songs of Fatih and Devotion
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Label : Warner Bros Mod Afw
6:26 PM
Lux 2
Artist : Brian Eno
Album : Lux
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Label : Warp
6:34 PM
Lux 4
Artist : Brian Eno
Album : Lux
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6:35 PM
Something Great
Artist : LCD Sound System
Album : Sound of Silver
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Label : Capitol
6:37 PM
Laid
Artist : James
Album : Laid
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Label : Fontana Island
6:39 PM
In God’s Country
Artist : U2
Album : The Joshua Tree
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Label : Island Records
6:42 PM
Sail Across The Water
Artist : Jane Siberry
Album : When I Was A Boy
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Label : Warp
6:47 PM
The Great Curve
Artist : Talking Heads
Album : Remain In Light
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Label : Warner Brothers / Wea
6:53 PM
Home
Artist : David Byrne & Brian Eno
Album : Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
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Label : Todo Mundo
7:00 PM
Tanacara
Artist : Gonzaghuinha
Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2
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Label : Luaka Bop
7:01 PM
Funky Kingston
Artist : Toots & The Maytals
Album : Funky Kingston
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Label : Sony
7:06 PM
Steel & Blood
Artist : Minus the Bear
Album : Infinity Overhead
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Label : Dangerbird Spain
7:09 PM
Games Without Frontiers
Artist : Peter Gabriel
Album : Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats
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Label : Geffen Records
7:13 PM
Coming True
Artist : Guards
Album : In Guards We Trust
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Label : Black Bell Records
7:17 PM
I Confess
Artist : The English Beat
Album : Special Beat Service
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Label : E Works/Vagrant
7:21 PM
Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings
Artist : Father John Misty
Album : Fear Fun
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Label : Sub Pop
7:25 PM
Along the Road
Artist : Geology
Album : The Neighboring Sea EP
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Label : Greg Jehanian
7:26 PM
Joy To You Baby
Artist : Josh Ritter
Album : The Beast in its Tracks
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Label : Pytheas Recordings
7:30 PM
Poison & Wine
Artist : The Civil Wars
Album : Barton Hollow
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Label : Sensibility
7:34 PM
When My Time Comes
Artist : Dawes
Album : North Hills
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Label : ATO Records/Red
7:39 PM
Shut Up and Let Me Go
Artist : The Ting Tings
Album : We Started Nothing
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Label : Red Int. / Red Ink
7:40 PM
Peaches En Regalia
Artist : Frank Zappa
Album : Hot Rats
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Label : Zappa Records
7:44 PM
Echo Beach
Artist : Martha & The Muffins
Album : Metro Music
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Label : MSI Music Distribution
7:48 PM
Tipitina
Artist : Professor Longhair
Album : Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology
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Label : Metro Music
7:51 PM
Happy
Artist : Rolling Stones
Album : Exile On Main Street
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Label : UMVD Labels
7:57 PM
Clean Up Woman
Artist : Betty Wright
Album : Soul Hits of the 70's
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Label : Rhino Flashback
7:58 PM
Let’s Never Stop Falling in Love
Artist : Pink Martini
Album : Discover the World
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Label : Heinz Records

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World Cafe
2:17 pm
Fri March 16, 2012

The Shins On World Cafe

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The Shins' latest release, Port Of Morrow, is their first album in five years.
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Originally published on Mon July 2, 2012 11:49 am

The Shins are a dream-pop outfit from Portland, Ore. Arising as a side project while singer/songwriter James Mercer lived in New Mexico, the band took on a life of its own after a number of singles such as "New Slang" were featured in films, pulling the young indie rock group into the national spotlight.

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World Cafe
3:52 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Sense Of Place: The Charms Of Portland

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David Dye and Tucker Martine.
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Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 1:33 pm

Who better to introduce the true sound of Portland, Ore. than the man behind many of its best musical acts?

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World Cafe
2:53 pm
Thu March 15, 2012

Andrew Bird On World Cafe

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Andrew Bird's latest record, Break It Yourself, was released this month.
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Originally published on Mon July 23, 2012 11:05 am

Whistling polymath Andrew Bird has become a perennial favorite of folk-pop aficionados and classical fans alike. As a trained violinist and a longtime touring musician, he has a way of expertly melding many genres and influences into his own unique brand of baroque pop. Showcasing his impressive skills with the violin, guitar, mandolin, glockenspiel and vocals, Bird is a picture of versatility.

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World Cafe
4:17 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

Sense Of Place: Portland's Revered Record Stores

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The storefront of Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store.
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Terry Currier, owner of Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store.
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Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 1:33 pm

Our Sense of Place Portland series focuses on the history of Portland, Ore. pop music as observed by longtime resident Terry Currier. He's uniquely qualified to survey the Portland music scene and the state of the record business because he owns Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store, where he has worked since 1972. He is also the founder of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.

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World Cafe
3:30 pm
Wed March 14, 2012

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.

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World Cafe
12:00 pm
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 1:33 pm

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

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World Cafe
11:59 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 3:55 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.

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World Cafe
3:30 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.

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World Cafe
5:11 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 3:01 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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World Cafe
3:40 pm
Thu March 8, 2012

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 1:56 pm

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

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