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1 week ago | 
npr.org | Raina Douris |Miguel Perez |Miguel Pérez
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wshu.org | Raina Douris
Neal Francis has always appreciated a throwback. Back in 2022, the long-haired piano-playing songwriter appeared on World Cafe to talk about recording the album he released that year, In Plain Sight. It was recorded entirely to tape in an old church and took cues from '70s rock and R&B. Now, Francis is back with a new album called Return To Zero, where he keeps exploring the rock music of that decade, this time through the lens of disco and funk.
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1 week ago | 
npr.org | Raina Douris |Miguel Perez |Miguel Pérez
Trupa Trupa on World Cafe Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1248664732/1269248388" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> "Sister Ray" "Looking For" "Backwards Water" "Mourners" You may have noticed the term "unprecedented times" has become a very common way to describe life over the last few years.
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1 week ago | 
npr.org | Raina Douris |Will Loftus
Neal Francis on World Cafe Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1248444376/1269239098" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Neal Francis Jack Karnatz/Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Jack Karnatz/Courtesy of the artist Neal Francis Jack Karnatz/Courtesy of the artist "How Have I Lived" "What's Left of Me" "Need You Again" "Broken Glass" Neal Francis has always appreciated a throwback. Back in...
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2 weeks ago | 
xpn.org | Raina Douris
Neal Francis | photo by Jack KarnatzWorld CafeThe Chicago singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest album, Return To Zero. Neal Francis on World CafeSetlistHow Have I LivedWhat's Left of MeNeed You AgainBroken GlassNeal Francis has always appreciated a throwback. Back in 2022, the long-haired piano-playing songwriter appeared on World Cafe to talk about recording the album he released that year, In Plain Sight.
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2 weeks ago | 
thepublicsradio.org | Raina Douris
Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová have been through a lot together. First, they were musical partners, releasing their first album as the duo The Swell Season in 2006. Then, they were co-stars in Once, the Irish film about two musicians who fall in love. During the filming of that movie, Hansard and Irglováfell in love. Then, they were Oscar winners, sharing their award for best original song for “Falling Slowly.”This all happened in the span of about two years. It was intense.
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2 weeks ago | 
xpn.org | Raina Douris
The Swell Season | photo by Paige Walter for WXPNWorld CafeThe Irish folk rock duo talk about their forthcoming record, Forward, plus they perform live in the studio. SetlistThe Swell SeasonWorld CafeWhen Your Mind's Made UpFalling SlowlyPeople We Used To BeStuck In ReverseThe Swell Season on World CafeGlen Hansard and Markéta Irglová have been through a lot together. First, they were musical partners, releasing their first album as the duo The Swell Season in 2006.
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3 weeks ago | 
ksut.org | John Morrison |Raina Douris |Kimberly Junod
In 1985, Prince was at the peak of his powers. He'd just won two Grammy Awards and an Oscar for his chart-topping album, Purple Rain. Then he released the psychedelic Around the World in a Day, an album that World Cafe correspondent John Morrison says was a left turn. "Around the World in a Day proved that Prince was an artist that couldn't be tamed by success or the music business or even fans' expectations," Morrison says.
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3 weeks ago | 
wrvo.org | John Morrison |Raina Douris |Kimberly Junod
In 1985, Prince was at the peak of his powers. He'd just won two Grammy Awards and an Oscar for his chart-topping album, Purple Rain. Then he released the psychedelic Around the World in a Day, an album that World Cafe correspondent John Morrison says was a left turn. "Around the World in a Day proved that Prince was an artist that couldn't be tamed by success or the music business or even fans' expectations," Morrison says.
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3 weeks ago | 
npr.org | John Morrison |Raina Douris |Kimberly Junod
The Culture Corner on World Cafe Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1246322287/1269195785" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Prince's Around the World in a Day Courtesy of the artist hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of the artist Prince's Around the World in a Day Courtesy of the artist "Paisley Park" "Around the World in a Day" "Raspberry Beret" "Pop Life" In 1985, Prince was at the peak of his powers....
