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Samantha Crain spoke with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her latest album, You Had Me At Goodbye.

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For Samantha Crain, 'Making New Traditions' Is A Mode Of Survival

7:46am April 02, 2017

The Choctaw singer-songwriter says she hopes her music will inspire other Native American artists not only to preserve their heritage, but to create traditional art of their own.

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Gloria Gaynor To Perform At Library Of Congress

7:46am April 02, 2017

Last year it was announced that Gloria Gaynor's disco anthem "I Will Survive" made it into the National Recording Registry. Now, she will perform the hit tune at the Library of Congress.

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DJ Betto Arcos Shares Essential Songs From His Travels In Cuba

6:43pm April 01, 2017

The globetrotting DJ returns to weekends on All Things Considered with several tracks that represent Cuba's current musical landscape.

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Raekwon, seen here performing during the NBA playoffs, paid tribute to Marvin Gaye on his latest LP, The Wild.

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Raekwon And Cee-Lo Pay Tribute To Marvin Gaye On New Song

11:28am April 01, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

The Wu wordsmith and Goodie Mob vocalist team up on "Marvin."

Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit by Courtney Barnet

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25 Albums For 25 Years Of World Cafe

9:57am April 01, 2017

by David Dye

David Dye, who steps down as full-time host of World Cafe this week, lists his favorite records that have come out during the program's 25 years on air.

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The Flute Enjoys Its Hip Hop Moment

5:52pm March 31, 2017

The instrument is featured in some of the biggest songs on the charts, from Future to Drake. Brendan Frederick of the music site Genius, tells us about the history of that sound in hip hop music.

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Across the Blue Ridge #66- Blue Ridge Mountain Music, Piedmont Blues, and Swing

4:13pm March 31, 2017

by Paul Brown

This week we hear some classic Blue Ridge mountain music, piedmont blues, and even some swing from the Quebe Sisters of Texas, who will perform at the Blue Ridge Music Center this season. Plu

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Jack Black sings an a capella version of Prince's "When Doves Cry" as part of a Tenacious D concert.

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Jack Black's A Cappella Version Of Prince's 'When Doves Cry' Is ... Something

3:45pm March 31, 2017

by Robin Hilton

The actor busted out the cover during a Tenacious D concert.

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Mose Allison On Piano Jazz

3:26pm March 31, 2017

The influential vocalist and pianist joins Marian McPartland for a set of originals and a few favorite tunes by Duke Ellington, Hoagy Carmichael and more.

After 25 years with World Cafe, David Dye is signing off as full-time host.

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David Dye, Signing Off

2:09pm March 31, 2017

by David Dye

After 25 years, Friday marks the World Cafe host's last day helming the show full-time. Read his farewell note.