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The Lumineers explore the ups and downs of lifelong friendship on 'Automatic'

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The Lumineers explore the ups and downs of lifelong friendship on 'Automatic'

The Colorado band performs songs from their latest album, Automatic.

The Lumineers on World Cafe

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Michael Kiwanuka strips back his sound on 'Small Changes'

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Michael Kiwanuka strips back his sound on 'Small Changes'

The English singer, songwriter and producer says his fourth record represents a period of big life changes.

Michael Kiwanuka on World Cafe

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'Lose Control' was only the beginning for Teddy Swims

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'Lose Control' was only the beginning for Teddy Swims

The singer topped the charts in 2024 with the song from his debut album. He's expanding his sound on his follow-up, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).

Teddy Swims on World Cafe

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Sense of Place: WUMB's Albert O picks his quintessential Boston tracks

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Sense of Place: WUMB's Albert O picks his quintessential Boston tracks

We asked the afternoon drive host at WUMB Radio to pick five songs that he thinks define Boston.

WUMB's Albert O on World Cafe

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Miya Folick

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Miya Folick

The Los Angeles-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Erotica Veronica.

Miya Folick on World Cafe

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Gigi Perez sails past her viral moment on her debut album

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Gigi Perez sails past her viral moment on her debut album

The singer-songwriter went viral in 2024 with her queer ballad, "Sailor Song." Her debut album, At The Beach, In Every Life, builds a world beyond her hit.

Gigi Perez on World Cafe

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Let Uwade take you on a walk through the flowers of her mind

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Let Uwade take you on a walk through the flowers of her mind

The North Carolina singer-songwriter joins us to talk about her debut album, Florilegium.

Uwade on World Cafe

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Patterson Hood mined strange childhood memories for his latest solo record

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Patterson Hood mined strange childhood memories for his latest solo record

The Drive-By Truckers co-founder talks about his latest solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams.

Patterson Hood on World Cafe

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Grief strengthened Ben Kweller's song on his first album since his son's death

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Grief strengthened Ben Kweller's song on his first album since his son's death

The Texas singer-songwriter reflects on reconnecting with his musical spirit after losing his teenage son.

Ben Kweller on World Cafe

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For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity

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For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity

Musician and climate activist Tamara Lindeman talks about the Canadian folk band's latest record, Humanhood.

The Weather Station on World Cafe

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