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Michael Kiwanuka, 'Beautiful Life'

Jefferson Public Radio

October 27, 2021 • After more than a year and a half of loss, uncertainty and change, Michael Kiwanuka's "Beautiful Life" strikes like an arrow.

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anaiis (feat. Topaz Jones), 'chuu'

North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC

October 21, 2021 • The new track from the London-based artist carries a message of calmness and relief.

Let's go deep on Yola's 'Stand For Yourself'

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Let's go deep on Yola's 'Stand For Yourself'

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October 18, 2021 • In this session, Yola talks about what it means to "own thyself," shedding an inferior version of herself, working with Brandi Carlile and playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a new movie about Elvis.

Yola on World Cafe

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Cha Wa: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

October 18, 2021 • From Preservation Hall in New Orleans, the rhythmically fueled group broadcasts a powerful performance for a not-so Tiny crowd.

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Summer Walker (with JT from City Girls), 'Ex For A Reason'

October 15, 2021 • It's giving Nivea, it's giving Tiffany Evans' "Promise Ring," it's giving Ciara lusting after 50 Cent in 2006. It's not giving the entrancing, smoky sound that made us fall in love with Summer Walker.

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

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World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

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October 15, 2021 • We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

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Nicki Nicole: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

October 13, 2021 • Nicki Nicole's Tiny Desk home concert is representative of her artistry writ large, as an artist born in 2000 but with a connection to sounds and styles beyond her years.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: The songwriting and production duo you know, but don't

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Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis: The songwriting and production duo you know, but don't

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October 7, 2021 • Jam & Lewis are the duo behind a ton of R&B hits from stars like Usher, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige and more. And boy do they have some stories to tell!

Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis on World Cafe

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October 7, 2021 • Multi-instrumentalist Amy Helm made her second appearance as a solo artist on Mountain Stage bringing with her an ace band to share gifts from her third solo album, What the Flood Leaves Behind.

Amy Helm On Mountain Stage

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Five Essential Beat Tapes From The Philadelphia Scene

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Five Essential Beat Tapes From The Philadelphia Scene

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September 30, 2021 • Philadelphia-based music journalist John Morrison lists five of the best recent beat tapes by producers with deep ties to Philly's music scene.

Live Stream AMERICANAFEST Sets By Jackson+Sellers, Brandy Clark And More

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Live Stream AMERICANAFEST Sets By Jackson+Sellers, Brandy Clark And More

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September 24, 2021 • Surrounding the Americana Honors & Awards Show, AMERICANAFEST will be broadcasting their live performances, beginning Sept. 24.

Merry Clayton On 'Beautiful Scars' And A Life Of Singing

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Merry Clayton On 'Beautiful Scars' And A Life Of Singing

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September 22, 2021 • In the late 1960s, Merry Clayton was one of the most sought after backup singers. Her new album, released in April of this year, is called Beautiful Scars.

Merry Clayton on World Cafe

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Cool Company, 'Switch Lanes'

September 16, 2021 • A bubbly song about a love triangle, "Switch Lanes" reminds you to let go of what is not meant for you.

On 'Hope Above Adversity,' Dylan Cartlidge Makes Music Like Mantras

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On 'Hope Above Adversity,' Dylan Cartlidge Makes Music Like Mantras

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September 16, 2021 • Cartlidge's debut album, Hope Above Adversity, was released in July of this year. It's filled with uplifting anthems that sonically jump from pop, to funk, to hip hop.

Dylan Cartlidge on World Cafe

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North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC

September 14, 2021 • Cleo Sol's immense and personal sophomore album, Mother, comes to a conclusion with "Spirit," a song that leans heavily and wonderfully on gospel instrumentation and '70s soul production.

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Ari Lennox, 'Pressure'

September 14, 2021 • With "Pressure," the Dreamville Records vocalist elevates her status as a neo-soul touchstone, referencing the soul divas before her and leading the way for those to come with fearless charm.

Yebba Sheds Old Beliefs With A New Album

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Yebba Sheds Old Beliefs With A New Album

September 14, 2021 • It was 2016, and Yebba's career was beginning to take off. But 2016 was also the year that something awful happened: Yebba's mother committed suicide. And that changed everything, too.

Yebba Sheds Old Beliefs With A New Album

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