World Cafe

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Airs: Monday - Friday 10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Host: Talia Schlanger

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Talia Schlanger World Cafe presents interviews and performances with today's essential and emerging artists, and is the premier public radio showcase for contemporary music serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country.

Host Talia Schlanger brings great storytelling, digital fluency, and a love and knowledge of music to World Cafe, and adds a fresh perspective to a program that continues to give new artists a national platform and audience.

Talia is only the second host in the show’s 25-year history. She was previously a radio and TV journalist, producer and host for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), based in Toronto. A graduate of Ryerson University’s Radio and Television Arts program, she was also an actress in professional theater productions, including the first U.S. national tour of Green Day’s American Idiot.

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

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World Cafe

"In the Mountains" from Sarah Siskind's self-produced upcoming album <em>Modern Appalachia</em>, depicts the pastoral pull in a way that's less wistful than bracing.

A Spring Roundup Of Music From New Release Season In Nashville

Apr 02, 2020

The Nashville music community remains holed up at home, but spring still brings new music from artists like Jessi Alexander, Sarah Siskind and Kandace Springs.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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World Cafe

Neon Indian is featured on this month's <em>Heavy Rotation</em>.

Heavy Rotation: 11 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing

Apr 01, 2020

Hear a selection of our member stations' favorite songs from the month by Childish Gambino, Hamilton Leithauser, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Waxahatchee and more.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

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World Cafe

Desiré Moses says you can't talk about the music of Charlottesville, Va., without mentioning that Dave Matthews Band got its start here all those years ago.

A Virginia Music History Lesson With WNRN's Desiré Moses

Mar 26, 2020

From Sparklehorse and Pavement to Silver Jews and, yes, Dave Matthews: our Charlottesville affiliate station managing producer plays guest DJ to help us explore the music of central Virginia.

Monday, March 23, 2020

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World Cafe

A Playlist For The Socially Distanced

Mar 23, 2020

Hear songs both chaotic and quiet that take on loneliness, staying inside, wondering what it's like outside and how to pass the time.

Thursday, March 19, 2020

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World Cafe

Lilly Hiatt's song "Candy Lunch" is featured in this roundup of music out of Nashville.

Catching Up On Nashville Loosies, EPs And Albums

Mar 19, 2020

The fact that Nashville's famously bustling live music scene has temporarily gone silent makes this an opportune time to enjoy a round-up of Nashville voices.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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World Cafe

'Everything Has Changed' For Best Coast

Mar 18, 2020

10 years after her band's debut made her an indie darling, Bethany Cosentino is ready to put some of those early 20s demons — pessimism, depression, instability — to bed.