Natalie Prass On World Cafe

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June 14, 2018 • Rather than taking on an acid tongue, Prass digs into the sweeter possibilities — that tough times can make people stick together, stand up and be counted and even dance.

Peter Hook On World Cafe

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June 13, 2018 • Few musicians have more of a signature sound or personality than Hook. Hear a live performance and interview with the post-punk pioneer.

Willie Nelson On World Cafe

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June 12, 2018 • With a career spanning more than five decades, Nelson is an American treasure. Over a cup of coffee, the 85-year-old talks about outliving old friends, practicing martial arts and life on a tour bus.

Robert Finley On World Cafe

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June 8, 2018 • He's loved music and performing his whole life. Now, he has finally released his debut album in his early 60s.

Courtney Barnett On World Cafe

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June 6, 2018 • The Australian artist's latest album Tell Me How You Really Feel is marvelous for many reasons. Barnett discusses writing about doubt while exuding total ease and artistic certainty.

World Cafe Nashville: R.LUM.R

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June 5, 2018 • His voice and style align him more with rising R&B crooners than with country hunks, but R.LUM.R is part of a Tennessee pop scene pairing classic song craftsmanship with innovative production.

John Prine On World Cafe

June 1, 2018 • You don't have to have heard John Prine's music before to feel instantly connected to him. His songs are an invitation to come along.

Charley Crockett On World Cafe

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June 1, 2018 • Though he's had some ups and downs, Crockett has come out on the other side with a cowboy hat, some amazing songs and a hard-earned version of optimism that's nothing short of inspiring.

Middle Kids On World Cafe

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May 31, 2018 • The trio is making waves, joining the likes of Tame Impala, Wolfmother and Courtney Barnett as top Australian rockers breaking big stateside.

Belly On World Cafe

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May 30, 2018 • Members of the beloved 90's rock band discuss getting the party started again after 25 years since its debut album.

Dr. Dog On World Cafe

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May 25, 2018 • Hear how Scott McMicken's "F*** Dr. Dog" statement led to the band's latest album, Critical Equation.

Donovan Woods On World Cafe

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May 24, 2018 • Woods found success in Nashville co-writing for artists including Tim McGraw and Charles Kelley from Lady Antebellum. It was all just par for the course given his remarkable artistry.

Soccer Mommy On World Cafe

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May 23, 2018 • Leaving NYU and signing to Fat Possum Records, Sophie Allison details her tough decision to drop everything in pursuit of her music career.

World Cafe Nashville: Ashley Campbell

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May 21, 2018 • She may be the youngest daughter of the late Glen Campbell, but this singer shines all on her own. Campbell's voice comes along with a sly wink and salty humor.

George Ezra On World Cafe

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May 18, 2018 • Ezra's sophomore album Staying at Tamara's brings more production and more sheen, but keeps his natural talents at the forefront of the record. Hear an in-studio performance.

Lake Street Dive On World Cafe

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May 16, 2018 • These musicians met at New England Conservatory of Music and make carefully arranged tunes with tricky harmonies.

Lindi Ortega On World Cafe

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May 15, 2018 • The country singer-songwriter speaks on how she made her return to the stage and what made her leave her adopted home in Nashville to return to Canada.

Caroline Rose On World Cafe

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May 14, 2018 • Compare her 2014 album I Will Not Be Afraid to her latest, LONER, and you'll find that this singer-songwriter has arrived.

Dr. Demento And John Cafiero On World Cafe

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May 10, 2018 • What happens when a collaborator of the Misfits and the Ramones meets a guy known for mad music and crazy comedy? A new album called Dr. Demento Covered in Punk.

World Cafe Nashville: Joshua Hedley

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May 9, 2018 • On his debut album for Jack White's Third Man Records, Mr. Jukebox, Hedley infuses his classic arrangements with deep personal feeling; his songs feel likes confidences, not costume dramas.