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Thursday, March 23 at 6pm
On the next World Cafe, host Raina Douris sits down with the incomparable Dionne Warwick to take a look back at her nearly seven decades in show business. From her first standing ovation at just six years old, to sitting down with Snoop Dogg to discuss rap music, there is little that Warwick hasn’t accomplished. More recently, she’s recorded a new gospel song with Dolly Parton and is becoming one of Twitter’s most entertaining accounts.
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Amber recently met with Yo La Tengo‘s bassist, James McNew, and discussed their new album, This Stupid World. Check out the session below!
Wednesday, March 22 at 6pm
Sabrina and Piya were living in separate Brooklyn apartments in the same building when they noticed they could hear singing coming through the floor and ceiling. After officially meeting at a party, the two vocalists brought their friend Nya into the mix and started Say She She. A nod to Nile Rodgers and Chic, Say She She blends disco, soul, psychedelic, and R&B into an irresistible groove. They’re host Stephen Kallao’s guests on the next World Cafe
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Tuesday, March 21 at 6pm
Todd Rundgren’s album A Wizard / A True Star turns 50 this year, and its influence is still being felt today. On the next World Cafe, correspondent John Morrison joins host Raina Douris to discuss the meaning behind the iconic album, Rundgren’s adventurous and psychedelic studio techniques, and the lasting impact of A Wizard / A True Star.
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Monday, March 20 at 6pm
Asphalt Meadows is Death Cab For Cutie’s most adventurous record in over a decade, due in part to an experiment the band tried: Giving each bandmate a day to work on a song before handing it off to another member, who could do as they pleased, no strings attached. Ben Gibbard and Dave Depper join host Stephen Kallao to discuss making Asphalt Meadows, and share live performances of songs old and new, on the next World Cafe.
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Friday, March 17 at 6pm
For their latest project, U2 wanted to revisit their back-catalogue through a more intimate lens. On the next World Cafe, U2 guitarist The Edge talks about curating and producing Songs of Surrender, a collection of 40 re-recordings spanning the Irish rock band’s entire career.
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Thursday, March 16 at 6pm
When you think of Top Gun, it’s hard not to think about “Danger Zone.” The same can be said for “Footloose” or “I’m Alright” from Caddyshack. All were sung by the “king of soundtracks,” Kenny Loggins. On the next World Cafe, Loggins walks us through his new memoir, Still Alright, from the Loggins and Messina days to becoming the go-to hitmaker for big ‘80s blockbusters.
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