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Hear from newcomers and veteran artists alike in five recent World Cafe sessions worth another listen.

The rapper closed his set at our SXSW showcase with this standout track.

The Black Panther-inspired song also served as an edict for the audience.

This parable of self-destruction took on a frantic energy on stage at Stubb's.

Staples brought his tale of Northside bravado to Austin.

"Texas, can I ask you a question: Do you guys know how to go crazy or what?"

An ode to summer days where nothing to do means potential for plenty of trouble.

This song from Summertime '06 sounded like both a wound and a warning.

The bounciest Staples beat imaginable had the Stubb's crowd hyped.

This depiction of desperation was as somber as Staples sounded all night.