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    World Cafe

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

    Host: Talia Schlanger

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    Talia SchlangerWorld 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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    Tuesday, January 5, 2021

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    World Cafe
    Kendall Morgan performing live for World Cafe
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    Watch A World Cafe Mini Concert From Rising Songwriter Kendall Morgan

    Jan 05, 2021
    Kendall Morgan performs songs from her forthcoming EP, due out early this year, in this World Cafe mini concert.

    Friday, January 1, 2021

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    John Lennon (by Steve Morley), Tracy Chapman (by Bryan Bedder), Simon & Garfunkel (by David Redfern)
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    Here's To New Beginnings: A Playlist For 2021

    Jan 01, 2021
    Congratulations! You made it! Now that 2020 is over and 2021 has begun, here's a playlist that's about the hope of a new day.

    Friday, December 25, 2020

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    Andrew Bird.
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    Cozy Up With Andrew Bird As He Performs Holiday Songs From 'Hark!'

    Dec 25, 2020
    Bird's holiday album is a collection of covers and originals that some might not view as Christmas material at all.

    Wednesday, December 23, 2020

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    Kathleen Edwards (by Remi Theriault), Jason Isbell (by Alysse Gafjen), Bonny Light Horseman (by Annie Beedy)
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    World Cafe Picks The Best Songs Of 2020

    Dec 23, 2020
    Explore a playlist full of 2020 highlights, including songs by big stars (Jason Isbell, Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift) and up-and-comers (Bonny Light Horseman, Arlo Parks, Devon Gilfillian).

    Thursday, December 17, 2020

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    Lera Lynn
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    Our 2020 Nashville Music Recap

    Dec 17, 2020
    In this episode, World Cafe's Nashville correspondent and NPR pop critic Ann Powers brings you some of the artists from the Music City that you might have missed this year.

    Monday, December 14, 2020

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    "The Steps" by HAIM lands at No. 9 on public radio's most-played songs of 2020.
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    Heavy Rotation: Public Radio's Most Popular Songs Of 2020

    Dec 14, 2020
    Phoebe Bridgers, Tame Impala, Black Pumas and many more of your favorites landed on this list of the most-played songs on public radio stations across the country.

    Friday, November 27, 2020

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    World Cafe
    Owen Pallett
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    Owen Pallett Is A Home-Recording Wizard

    Nov 27, 2020
    In this session, what you're going to hear are solo performances — just Pallett, using effects and looping to create layers of sound.

    Wednesday, November 25, 2020

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    Grammy Nominees Brittany Howard (credit Brantley Guttierez), Big Thief (credit Dustin Condren), Marcus King (credit Jamie Stow)
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    Hear World Cafe Interviews With 12 Of This Year's Grammy Nominees

    Nov 25, 2020
    Get acquainted (or re-acquainted) with the artists and albums nominated this year by listening to their World Cafe sessions.
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    Molly Parden's "Kitchen Table" is featured on the latest list of new music from Nashville by Ann Powers.
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    Nashville Recommendations: Hear 4 New Songs From The Music City

    Nov 25, 2020
    NPR pop critic Ann Powers highlights new songs from Brit Taylor, Molly Parden, The Brummies and C.A. Jones.

    Friday, November 13, 2020

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    The Avett Brothers
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    The Avett Brothers' 'Third Gleam' Reminds Us Why We Fell In Love With Them

    Nov 13, 2020
    The Third Gleam has no big band, no synths, no electric guitar. Just the brothers and their longtime bassist, Bob Crawford, for a series of songs.

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