NPR : World Cafe for Tuesday, June 5, 2007

World Cafe

Discover your next favorite musicians here, with daily interviews and live in-studio performances from both seasoned veterans and new sensations. From member station WXPN, host David Dye welcomes acts from the worlds of blues, rock, folk and alternative country.

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

World Cafe from WXPN:

The Clientele: Sweetly Psychedelic

Led by Alasdair MacLain's breathy vocals and smart lyrics, the London band The Clientele mixes psychedelic melodies and driving guitars into appealing indie-pop — a blend that's caught on quickly with American listeners.

Tuesday's playlist

Monday, June 4, 2007

World Cafe from WXPN:

Andrew Bird: Defying Categorization

Throughout his decade-long career, the songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has skillfully blended rock, folk, jazz and retro swing music. The new Armchair Apocrypha continues his trend toward a more crowd-pleasing sound.

Pop Music:

Devon Sproule: Back to Roots

At 25, singer-songwriter Devon Sproule has already released four albums, lived on a rural Virginia commune, toured with the Dave Matthews Band and drawn from musical influences as diverse as Frank Zappa, Bikini Kill and an assortment of Canadian folk music.

Monday's playlist

Friday, June 1, 2007

World Cafe from WXPN:

Looking Back at Zevon's 'Dirty Life and Times'

Nearly four years have passed since Warren Zevon's death, and lifelong friend (and ex-wife) Crystal Zevon celebrates his life in her new biography. Both Crystal and musician son Jordan Zevon appear in the studio to talk about Warren Zevon's legacy.

Friday's playlist

Thursday, May 31, 2007

World Cafe from WXPN:

Fujiya and Miyagi: Electronica Goes Pop

Fujiya & Miyagi isn't Japanese, nor is it a duo. A British trio named for a record player and a character in The Karate Kid, the group plays danceable electronica with a pop sensibility. In this segment, the group talks about its new material and performs live in the studio.

Thursday's playlist

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

World Cafe from WXPN:

Forro in the Dark: Beyond Tradition

Forro in the Dark gets its name from a style of Brazilian dance music, but it doesn't conform to those limitations, instead drawing on influences from Enrique Iglesias to Beck. Hear an interview with the band, as well as a studio performance of its new songs.

Wednesday's playlist

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