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World Cafe Archives

Join the World Cafe through performances and interviews with celebrated and emerging artists.
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World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2012

We were introduced to new voices like Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Kishi Bashi and Lianne La Havas. Lana Del Rey released her major label debut, Born To Die, along with Frank Ocean's Channel Orange.