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'Music As A Weapon': A Discussion About Garifuna Music

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'Music As A Weapon': A Discussion About Garifuna Music

A workshop on the eastern coast of Honduras is keeping Garifuna culture alive and accessible for young musicians.

'Music As A Weapon': A Discussion About Garifuna Music

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The Thistle & Shamrock: What's Changed

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The Thistle & Shamrock: What's Changed

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features Battlefield Band, Martyn Bennett, Jig Jam and Natalie MacMaster.

The Thistle & Shamrock: What's Changed

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Through Music And Poetry, Valerie June Writes For Dreamers

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Through Music And Poetry, Valerie June Writes For Dreamers

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Today on World Cafe, singer-songwriter and poet Valerie June discusses using her multimedia work as a catalyst for individual and collective change.

Valerie June on World Cafe

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The Thistle & Shamrock: More Time To Play

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The Thistle & Shamrock: More Time To Play

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features Antoni O'Breskey, The Chair and the Katie McNally Trio.

The Thistle & Shamrock: More Time To Play

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Small Matters

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Small Matters

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features Flook, Marla Finish, Lilt, Al Petteway and Amy White.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Small Matters

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Singer Allison Russell Shares Personal Saga Of Trauma And Triumph On 'Outside Child'

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Singer Allison Russell Shares Personal Saga Of Trauma And Triumph On 'Outside Child'

Allisson Russell has spent her career collaborating – but for Outside Child, her first solo record, she is stepping boldly out in front, sharing her tales of healing.

Singer Allison Russell Shares Personal Saga Of Trauma And Triumph On 'Outside Child'

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Arlo Guthrie On Mountain Stage

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Arlo Guthrie On Mountain Stage

Arlo Guthrie's 2012 Mountain Stage performance was a family affair, featuring his son and grandson, playing music to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of roots icon Woody Guthrie.

Arlo Guthrie On Mountain Stage

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Anglo-Celtic

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Anglo-Celtic

This week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock features Eliza Carthy, Fairport Convention and Kathryn Tickell.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Anglo-Celtic

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Have You Heard Stephanie Lambring's 'Autonomy'? You Should

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Have You Heard Stephanie Lambring's 'Autonomy'? You Should

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The Nashville songwriter wrote one of the most honest albums released last year. It is nothing short of a coming-of-age tour de force.

Stephanie Lambring on World Cafe

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The Weather Station Takes Us Inside The Songs Of 'Ignorance'

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The Weather Station Takes Us Inside The Songs Of 'Ignorance'

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With The Weather Station's fifth album, Ignorance, Tamara Lindeman's lyricism is as sharp as ever, but she's also expanded her sound, leaving the purely folk realm to explore more experimental territory.

The Weather Station on World Cafe

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No-No Boy Weaves Family And Other Immigrant Stories Into Catchy Folk Songs

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No-No Boy Weaves Family And Other Immigrant Stories Into Catchy Folk Songs

XPN

Previously heard as a member of The Young Republic, Julian Saporiti's new project incorporates his own family history, including the experiences of his Vietnamese mother.

No-No Boy on World Cafe

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What The Radio Sounded Like In 1971

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What The Radio Sounded Like In 1971

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NPR broadcast its first on-air original programming 50 years ago today: May 3, 1971.

Celebrating NPR's 50th On World Cafe

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Rhiannon Giddens On Mountain Stage

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Rhiannon Giddens On Mountain Stage

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The masterful Carolina Chocolate Drops singer draws on the music of trailblazing women like Dolly Parton and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

Rhiannon Giddens On Mountain Stage

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Earth Day

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The Thistle & Shamrock: Earth Day

Featured artists in this week's episode of The Thistle & Shamrock include Dougie MacLean, Maddy Prior, Luka Bloom and Sultans of String.

The Thistle & Shamrock: Earth Day

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Listen: The Lumineers And Gregory Alan Isakov Cover Each Other's Songs

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World Cafe

Listen: The Lumineers And Gregory Alan Isakov Cover Each Other's Songs

XPN

On Amerikinda: 20 Years Of Dualtone — a new compilation celebrating the Nashville label — The Lumineers cover "Caves" by Gregory Alan Isakov, while Isakov covers The Lumineers' own "Salt and the Sea."

Shakey Graves Ruminates On 10 Years Of 'Roll The Bones'

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Shakey Graves Ruminates On 10 Years Of 'Roll The Bones'

XPN

Alejandro Rose Garcia's 2011 album is one of Bandcamp's most downloaded folk records. He joins us to discuss the record's deluxe reissue.

Shakey Graves on World Cafe

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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Spring Sounds

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The Thistle & Shamrock: New Spring Sounds

This week's episode features Kris Drever, the Kate McNally Trio and Antoni O'Breskey.

The Thistle & Shamrock: New Spring Sounds

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How Joy Oladokun's Career Bloomed In An Uncertain Year

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How Joy Oladokun's Career Bloomed In An Uncertain Year

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The Nashville-based, Nigerian-American artist writes songs that offer trustworthy empathy, delivered without romanticism — a tone that has connected with listeners during the tumultuous pandemic era.

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