World Cafe

Weeknights, 8pm - 10pm; Sundays, 6pm - 8pm

David Dye

From live in-studio performances and interviews with top musicians to new and undiscovered artists from around the globe - World Cafe is the place to hear contemporary popular music! Host David Dye spins a two-hour mix of adult alternative records that's always two steps ahead of the mainstream.

World Cafe features interviews and exclusive in-studio performances from today's most popular acts, e.g., Lyle Lovett, Lucinda Williams, John Williams, Joni Mitchell, Taj Mahal and Elvis Costello, to name a few. And the Cafe spotlights new and emerging artists like Dar Williams, Beth Orton, and Ani DiFranco with occasional trips into the world of jazz and R&B with stars like Jack DeJohnette, Pat Metheny and the Kronos Quartet.

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December 25, 2012

8:00 PM

Tanacara

Artist : Gonzaghuinha

Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2

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Label : Luaka Bop

8:01 PM

Merry Christmas From The Family

Artist : Robert Earl Keen

Album : Gringo Honeymoon

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Label : Mercury

8:07 PM

The Chipmunk Song

Artist : Alvin & The Chipmunks

Album : Chipmunks Christmas

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Label : Capitol

8:08 PM

Rocking Around The Christmas Tree

Artist : Brenda Lee

Album : The Hit Collection

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Label : Double Play

8:11 PM

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Artist : Jackson 5

Album : A Motown Christmas

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Label : Motown

8:13 PM

You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch

Artist : Whirling Dervishes

Album : Grinch

Composer :

Label : Foundation

8:15 PM

Sleigh Ride

Artist : Johnny A

Album : Sleigh Ride

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Label : Favored Nations

8:18 PM

Christmas At Ground Zero

Artist : Weird Al Yankovic

Album : Polka Party

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Label : Sbme Special Mkts.

8:22 PM

Happy Christmas War Is Over

Artist : The Polyphonic Spree

Album : Recorded Live For the World Cafe

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Label : WXPN

8:26 PM

The Christmas Song

Artist : The Polyphonic Spree

Album : Recorded Live For the World Cafe

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Label : WXPN

8:29 PM

Silver Bells

Artist : The Polyphonic Spree

Album : Recorded Live For the World Cafe

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Label : WXPN

8:33 PM

Little Drummer Boy

Artist : The Polyphonic Spree

Album : Recorded Live For the World Cafe

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Label : WXPN

8:39 PM

Chrismas Eve Sarajevo

Artist : Trans Siberian Orchestra

Album : Christmas Eve and Other Stories

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Label : Lava

8:41 PM

Father Christmas

Artist : The Kinks

Album : Come Dancing with the Kinks: The Best of the Kinks 19771986

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Label : Velvel

8:44 PM

Skating Away On The Thin Ice of a New Day

Artist : Jethro Tull

Album : War Child

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Label : Chrysalis Records

8:48 PM

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Artist : Alvin & The Chipmunks

Album : Chipmunks Christmas

Composer :

Label : Capitol

8:49 PM

This Christmas

Artist : Donny Hathaway

Album : Soul Christmas

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Label : Atlantic / WEA

8:53 PM

Jingle Bells

Artist : Booker T & The MG’s

Album : The Ultimate R&B Christmas

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Label : The Right Stuff/TRS

8:55 PM

Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer

Artist : The Smithereens

Album : The Edge of Christmas

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Label : Oglio Records

9:00 PM

Tanacara

Artist : Gonzaghuinha

Album : Brazil Classics: Beleza Tropical, Vol. 2

Composer :

Label : Luaka Bop

9:01 PM

Blue Christmas

Artist : Elvis Presley

Album : Elvis: Blue Christmas

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Label : BMG Special Product

9:03 PM

Someday At Christmas

Artist : Stevie Wonder

Album : A Motown Christmas

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Label : Motown

9:06 PM

Mele Kalikimaka

Artist : Poi Dog Pondering

Album : Acoustic Christmas

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Label : Columbia

9:09 PM

Santa Claus Is Back In Town

Artist : My Morning Jacket

Album : My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style EP

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Label : ATO Records

9:13 PM

Joy To the World (Mocean Worker Remixed)

Artist : The Cathedral Brass

Album : Christmas Remixed

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Label : Christmas Chill

9:17 PM

En La Navidad

Artist : Yomo Y Daniel Hector

Album : Feliz Navidad

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Label : Fania

9:22 PM

Amarga Navidad

Artist : Lila Downs

Album : La Cantina

Composer :

Label : Narada

9:28 PM

Farolito

Artist : Latinos Band

Album : Navidad Colombiana

Composer :

Label : Yoyo USA

9:33 PM

A Comer Lechon

Artist : Cuco Valoy

Album : Tira Pulla En Navidad!

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Label : Virtuoso Records

9:39 PM

Feliz Navidad

Artist : The Daddy Mack Blues Band

Album : Bluestones

Composer :

Label : Inside Sounds

9:41 PM

Linus and lucy

Artist : David Benoit

Album : Happy Anniversary, Charlie Brown

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Label : GRP Records

9:43 PM

Christmas in Prison

Artist : John Prine

Album : John Prine Christmas

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Label : Oh Boy

9:47 PM

Christmas in the Trenches

Artist : John McCutcheon

Album : Rounder Christmas Album: Must Be Santa!

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Label : Rounder / UMGD

9:52 PM

Grateful for Christmas

Artist : Hayes Carll

Album : Kmag Yoyo

Composer :

Label : Lost Highway

9:56 PM

"Linus and Lucy"

Artist : Moe

Album : Seasons Greetings from Moe

Composer :

Label : Fatboy Records

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Sense Of Place: Natives Shed Light On Portland

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Typhoon is an up-and-coming Portland collective known for its particular orchestration.

By editor

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 12:32 pm

This World Cafe segment completes our Sense of Place Portland series, and the focus is on what Portland, Ore. — a city brimming with culture, coffee and bands — has been like for the musicians who settle there.

1:17 pm

Fri March 16, 2012

The Shins On World Cafe

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The Shins' latest release, Port Of Morrow, is their first album in five years.

By editor

Originally published on Mon July 2, 2012 10:49 am

The Shins are a dream-pop outfit from Portland, Ore. Arising as a side project while singer/songwriter James Mercer lived in New Mexico, the band took on a life of its own after a number of singles such as "New Slang" were featured in films, pulling the young indie rock group into the national spotlight.

2:52 pm

Thu March 15, 2012

Sense Of Place: The Charms Of Portland

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David Dye and Tucker Martine.

By editor

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 12:33 pm

Who better to introduce the true sound of Portland, Ore. than the man behind many of its best musical acts?

1:53 pm

Thu March 15, 2012

Andrew Bird On World Cafe

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Andrew Bird's latest record, Break It Yourself, was released this month.

By editor

Originally published on Mon July 23, 2012 10:05 am

Whistling polymath Andrew Bird has become a perennial favorite of folk-pop aficionados and classical fans alike. As a trained violinist and a longtime touring musician, he has a way of expertly melding many genres and influences into his own unique brand of baroque pop. Showcasing his impressive skills with the violin, guitar, mandolin, glockenspiel and vocals, Bird is a picture of versatility.

3:17 pm

Wed March 14, 2012

Sense Of Place: Portland's Revered Record Stores

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The storefront of Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store.

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Terry Currier, owner of Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store.

By editor

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 12:33 pm

Our Sense of Place Portland series focuses on the history of Portland, Ore. pop music as observed by longtime resident Terry Currier. He's uniquely qualified to survey the Portland music scene and the state of the record business because he owns Music Millennium, Portland's premier independent record store, where he has worked since 1972. He is also the founder of the Coalition of Independent Music Stores.

2:30 pm

Wed March 14, 2012

Imelda May On World Cafe

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Irish rockabilly singer Imelda May.

By editor

Imelda May began her affair with rockabilly early on in life — by the time she was 9, she'd already begun to emulate Elmore James and Billie Holiday. In 2007, after years of singing in clubs, May stole the spotlight with Love Tattoo. The 12-track collection shot to the #1 spot in Ireland, stealing the hearts of audiences and contemporaries the world over.

11:00 am

Tue March 13, 2012

Sense Of Place: Discover Portland's Music Scene

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Colin Meloy and David Dye in Portland.

By editor

Originally published on Mon September 10, 2012 12:33 pm

In this special World Cafe broadcast, we explore a side of Portland, Ore. with The Decemberists frontman Colin Meloy.

10:59 am

Tue March 13, 2012

Julia Nunes On World Cafe

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YouTube star Julia Nunes' first album for a record label, Settle Down, was released in February.

By editor

Originally published on Tue March 13, 2012 2:55 pm

Hailing from New York, acoustic pop sensation Julia Nunes got her start posting videos on YouTube in 2006, playing covers from idols such as The Beatles, Ben Folds and The Beach Boys.

2:30 pm

Mon March 12, 2012

Y La Bamba On 'World Cafe: Next'

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Y La Bamba's new album, Court The Storm, was released this February.

By editor

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Hailing from the rain-soaked, indie folk hub that is Portland, Ore., the members of Y La Bamba are pretty far from their Latin inspirations. But this pop outfit is centered around the powerful, otherworldly vocals of Luz Elena Mendoza, and some of her main influences came from a childhood in Mexico — accordions, mariachi and Latin rhythms.

4:11 pm

Fri March 9, 2012

Sharon Van Etten On World Cafe

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Sharon Van Etten.

By editor

Originally published on Mon July 9, 2012 2:01 pm

Sharon Van Etten's raspy, elegant vocals and deeply confessional folk-rock have made her a rising star. Ever since her official debut in 2009, the heart-breakingly intimate Because I Was In Love, Van Etten has been expanding her sound and adding grit to her delivery.

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