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Guest DJ Jorge Drexler Explores The Uruguayan Music That Helped Shape His Vision

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Mt. Joy On World Cafe

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Glen Hansard On World Cafe

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At 15, George Li won a silver medal the Tchaikovsky Competition. Now, at 22, he's got a new album and plenty of recognition. Simon Fowler/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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George Li's 'Sensible Route' To Piano Prominence

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Sunny War On World Cafe

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World Cafe Nashville: Idle Bloom

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Rejjie Snow's full-length label debut, Dear Annie, is out now on 300 Entertainment. Alexandra Gavillet/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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All Songs +1: Rejjie Snow Talks Black-Irish Identity, Relationships And Bad Rap

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John Corigliano On Composing At 80: 'An Adagio Is What I Look For'

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Elise LeGrow remakes blues and soul classics for her full-length debut, Playing Chess. Shervin Lainez/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Elise LeGrow's 'Playing Chess' Honors Blues And R&B; Greats

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Lana Del Rey's fourth studio album, Lust for Life, is available now. Neil Krug/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Lana Del Rey On World Cafe

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Blind Boys of Alabama on World Cafe

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Brandi Carlile's By The Way, I Forgive You follows 2015's The Firewatcher's Daughter, nominated for best Americana album at the 2016 Grammys. Alysse Gafkjen/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Brandi Carlile On Practicing Forgiveness, Even When It's Hard

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The release of Loma's self-titled debut, out Feb. 16., also marks the end of a relationship amongst its members. Bryan C. Parker/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Loma's Debut Album Marks Both A Beginning And An End

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Good Booty with Ann Powers on World Cafe

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A drawing of Melina Duterte and Michelle Zauner by Margo Hurst (@margoshmargo). Jay Som and Japanese Breakfast are touring the West Coast from Feb. 15 to Feb. 24. Margo Hurst/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Guest DJ: Love Songs With Jay Som And Japanese Breakfast

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The Barr Brothers return to the World Cafe studio at WXPN to perform songs from their latest album, Queens of the Breakers. Galea McGregor/WXPN hide caption

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The Barr Brothers On World Cafe

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Remembering Grateful Dead Lyricist And Internet Activist John Perry Barlow

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Turning The Tables Listening Party: A Dynamic Sister Duo

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