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Rhye: Sexy Music From A Duo Who Prefer To Make It Anonymously
July 31, 2013 - The first place people heard the music of Rhye was in a series of sensual videos posted to the web with little or no accompanying information. The point for the duo of Mike Milosh and Robin Hannibal, who made the album Woman was for people to focus on the music, not the personality of the singer.
July 31, 2013 - The first place people heard the music of Rhye was in a series of sensual videos posted to the web with little or no accompanying information. The point for the duo of Mike Milosh and Robin Hannibal, who made the album Woman was for people to focus on the music, not the personality of the singer.
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Los Angeles’ La Santa Cecilia Write Immigration Anthem
July 30, 2013 - In the beginning La Santa Cecilia started playing in Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles for tourists and passers-by.
July 30, 2013 - In the beginning La Santa Cecilia started playing in Olvera Street in downtown Los Angeles for tourists and passers-by.
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At A Loss For Words: Steve Martin Asks Edie Brickell To Write Lyrics For Their Collaboration
August 27, 2013 - Steve Martin is a true renaissance man. Add to his accomplishments as an actor, writer of everything from movie scripts to novels, art collector and very funny man; award-winning banjo player. His easy lilting melodies on the banjo have met Edie Brickell’s (of New Bohemian’s fame) lyrics on the new album Love Has Come For You.
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Tuareg Desert Guitarist Bombino Makes Nomad With Black Key’s Dan Auerbach
August 30, 2013 - Nomad is an appropriate title for guitarist Bombino’s new album. Certainly the Tuareg people are a nomadic people but the guitarist has been forced to move because of politics twice during his life.
August 30, 2013 - Nomad is an appropriate title for guitarist Bombino’s new album. Certainly the Tuareg people are a nomadic people but the guitarist has been forced to move because of politics twice during his life.
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The Wilderness Inspires New Album And Book From The Handsome Family
July 22, 2013 - Husband and Wife Brett and Rennie Sparks have been creating their unique musical world together since the 1990’s. Brett sings and writes the melodies and Rennie is the lyricist.
July 22, 2013 - Husband and Wife Brett and Rennie Sparks have been creating their unique musical world together since the 1990’s. Brett sings and writes the melodies and Rennie is the lyricist.
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Sense of Place: Rio – Bossa Nova singer Vinicius Cantuária from The Archive
July 19, 2013 - In 2004, Brazilian singer Vinicius Cantuária visited us at The Cafe, he was in the midst of a string of gorgeous well-praised albums that began with Sol Na Cara in 1996. We revisit this session, recorded around the release of Horse and Fish, as part of our
July 19, 2013 - In 2004, Brazilian singer Vinicius Cantuária visited us at The Cafe, he was in the midst of a string of gorgeous well-praised albums that began with Sol Na Cara in 1996. We revisit this session, recorded around the release of Horse and Fish, as part of our
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Sense Of Place: Rio - "Rio Is A Small Music Community..There Is a Kind Of Interaction That Makes The Music Unique Here." ~ Kassin
July 19, 2013 - Kassin was the perfect person to talk with us about the contemporary music scene in Rio during our Sense of Place visit. Not only is he an artist - his latest album Sonhando Devager translates to “Dream Slowly” – but he is an in-demand producer working out of his own studio with people like Marisa Monte and Arto Lindsay.
July 19, 2013 - Kassin was the perfect person to talk with us about the contemporary music scene in Rio during our Sense of Place visit. Not only is he an artist - his latest album Sonhando Devager translates to “Dream Slowly” – but he is an in-demand producer working out of his own studio with people like Marisa Monte and Arto Lindsay.
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Sense of Place: Rio – Tropicália Architects Os Mutantes From The Archives
July 18, 2013 - One of the most influential Brazilian psychedelic rock bands of the Tropicália movement, Os Mutantes released its first album in 35 years, Haih or Amortecedor in 2009.
July 18, 2013 - One of the most influential Brazilian psychedelic rock bands of the Tropicália movement, Os Mutantes released its first album in 35 years, Haih or Amortecedor in 2009.
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Sense of Place: Rio - Do amor Proves There Are Rock Bands In Rio
July 18, 2013 - Do Amor are a four piece Rio rock band that has been playing together since the members were 15 when they bonded over cheap vinyl. They recently released their second album Piracema.
July 18, 2013 - Do Amor are a four piece Rio rock band that has been playing together since the members were 15 when they bonded over cheap vinyl. They recently released their second album Piracema.
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Forro In The Dark - Building On The Sound of Brazil’s Northeast
July 17 - Forro in the Dark gets its name from the Forro, a type of dance and music that's been popular in northeastern Brazil for more than 100 years. The style's traditional incarnation involves a three-piece band with a triangle, an accordion and a bass-like drum called a zabumba.
July 17 - Forro in the Dark gets its name from the Forro, a type of dance and music that's been popular in northeastern Brazil for more than 100 years. The style's traditional incarnation involves a three-piece band with a triangle, an accordion and a bass-like drum called a zabumba.
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From The Favelas, A Beautiful New Voice
July 17, 2013 - The music of Seu Jorge occupies a singular place in today's Brazil. His songs are hailed as a return to the traditional songwriting of Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso. But his style, and his background, lead many to call Jorge a hero of life on Rio's streets.
July 17, 2013 - The music of Seu Jorge occupies a singular place in today's Brazil. His songs are hailed as a return to the traditional songwriting of Tom Jobim and Caetano Veloso. But his style, and his background, lead many to call Jorge a hero of life on Rio's streets.
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Raised in Rio and New York City Can Sylvio Fraga Call Himself a Carioca?
July 17, 213 - Songwriter Sylvio Fraga joins us today singing with his Trio. His music definitely has samba underneath but also a hefty dose of American singer-songwriters.
July 17, 213 - Songwriter Sylvio Fraga joins us today singing with his Trio. His music definitely has samba underneath but also a hefty dose of American singer-songwriters.
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"Talking About All The Styles of Samba Is Like Talking About All The Styles of Rock!"
July 16, 2013 - Our guest today Alex Shaw directs the Philadelphia band Alo Brasil. The group manages to synthesize all the various types of samba for American audiences. They are very busy around carnival time in February.
July 16, 2013 - Our guest today Alex Shaw directs the Philadelphia band Alo Brasil. The group manages to synthesize all the various types of samba for American audiences. They are very busy around carnival time in February.
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The Roots of Samba Live
July 16, 2013 - The first stop on our World Cafe Sense of Place trip to Brazil was in Pelourinho, the old part of city of Salvador on the country’s northeast coast. Hoping to get a sense of the roots of the samba, the backbone of Brazilian music, we captured a performance there from one of the most thrilling groups ever on the Cafe.
July 16, 2013 - The first stop on our World Cafe Sense of Place trip to Brazil was in Pelourinho, the old part of city of Salvador on the country’s northeast coast. Hoping to get a sense of the roots of the samba, the backbone of Brazilian music, we captured a performance there from one of the most thrilling groups ever on the Cafe.
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Following Global Smash Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix French Band Goes Bankrupt!
August 12, 2013 - Years ago the French were the most maligned of the globe’s pop music makers, turning out nothing original.
August 12, 2013 - Years ago the French were the most maligned of the globe’s pop music makers, turning out nothing original.
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From Punk Beginnings To Folk - Frank Turner’s Music Inspires Fanatical Following
August 29, 2013 - The music biz word is that singer-songwriter Frank Turner is “too British” to catch on in the States.
August 29, 2013 - The music biz word is that singer-songwriter Frank Turner is “too British” to catch on in the States.
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The Screaming Eagle of Soul, Charles Bradley, Makes The Most of His Late In Life Shot
Soul man Charles Bradley always knew he could sing. His fellow members of The Job Corps told him, everybody throughout his life let him know. He just never got the shot, shuttling from one odd job to another.
Soul man Charles Bradley always knew he could sing. His fellow members of The Job Corps told him, everybody throughout his life let him know. He just never got the shot, shuttling from one odd job to another.
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Oklahoma’s Broncho Combines Punk And Alternative For Big Fun
July 9, 2013 - Listening to Broncho’s debut album Can’t Get Past The Lips you are reminded as much of The Ramones as you are of Weezer. This is a fun aggressive pop band that straddles the line between punk and pop.
July 9, 2013 - Listening to Broncho’s debut album Can’t Get Past The Lips you are reminded as much of The Ramones as you are of Weezer. This is a fun aggressive pop band that straddles the line between punk and pop.
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What Did Danger Mouse Do For Portugal. The Man?
July 5, 2013 - Portugal. The Man are a shape-shifting indie-rock band originally from Wasilla, Alaska. Led by vocalist John Gourley, the band went the indie route entirely until they were signed by Atlantic records before their last album.
July 5, 2013 - Portugal. The Man are a shape-shifting indie-rock band originally from Wasilla, Alaska. Led by vocalist John Gourley, the band went the indie route entirely until they were signed by Atlantic records before their last album.
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Is Duane Allman The Greatest Slide Guitarist Ever?
July 4, 2013 - Certainly fans of current Allman Brothers Band guitarist Derek Trucks might put up an argument, but there is ample evidence on the new box set Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective
to support believers in the talent of the guitarist who died at the age of 24 in 1971.
July 4, 2013 - Certainly fans of current Allman Brothers Band guitarist Derek Trucks might put up an argument, but there is ample evidence on the new box set Skydog: The Duane Allman Retrospective
to support believers in the talent of the guitarist who died at the age of 24 in 1971.
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Live Among The Bikes At The Harley-Davidson Museum
July 4, 2013 - A special stripped-down session today from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club recorded at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The band, performing today as a trio, has been together since the 90’s.
July 4, 2013 - A special stripped-down session today from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club recorded at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. The band, performing today as a trio, has been together since the 90’s.
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Bobby McFerrin Inspired By His Father’s 1955 Recording On New Album Of Spirituals
July 29, 2013 - Supple-voiced, body-tapping, usually acappella singer Bobby McFerrin has a band with him today to play the music of his new album Spirityouall. The creator of the ubiquitous 1988 hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was inspired to make the album by his father Robert McFerrin’s similar album of spirituals called Deep River.
July 29, 2013 - Supple-voiced, body-tapping, usually acappella singer Bobby McFerrin has a band with him today to play the music of his new album Spirityouall. The creator of the ubiquitous 1988 hit “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” was inspired to make the album by his father Robert McFerrin’s similar album of spirituals called Deep River.
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Christopher Owens Of Girls: His Solo Album Lysandre Is “A Coming Of Age Story Mixed With Romance”
July 2, 2013 - Christopher Owens who recorded two albums with JR White as Girls has released his first solo album Lysandre. It’s a very personal revealing album and so is his conversation today with The Cafe’s Michaela Majoun.
July 2, 2013 - Christopher Owens who recorded two albums with JR White as Girls has released his first solo album Lysandre. It’s a very personal revealing album and so is his conversation today with The Cafe’s Michaela Majoun.
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Exquisite Live Performances from Sam Beam and Iron & Wine
June 28, 2013 - The new Iron & Wine album "Ghost on Ghost" is the latest in the more full band releases from Sam Beam that started with "The Shepherd’s Dog."
June 28, 2013 - The new Iron & Wine album "Ghost on Ghost" is the latest in the more full band releases from Sam Beam that started with "The Shepherd’s Dog."
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Tom Jones Sings Blues Gospel and Leonard Cohen on New Album
June 27, 2013 - The greatest singer Wales has ever produced, Tom Jones, has a new album called "Spirit In The Room." It is his second working with Ethan Johns.
June 27, 2013 - The greatest singer Wales has ever produced, Tom Jones, has a new album called "Spirit In The Room." It is his second working with Ethan Johns.
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