For our Sense of Place: Athens series, we meet some of the people behind Nuçi’s Space to learn how the nonprofit has become a space beloved by the local music scene — helping to destigmatize the topic of mental health in the process.
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A WXPN Artist to Watch, Lizzie NO is a singer, songwriter and harpist. This set was recorded for the World Cafe
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RIP David Sanborn - known for his significant contributions to smooth jazz and movie scores to some of the most iconic sax solos in rock music.

If you're ever in Athens GA, you'll want to shop at Wuxtry Records. Since 1976, the indie store has been an institution. Cafe host raina douris met with owner Dan Wall & longtime manager Nathaniel Mitchell to chat records, bands & Athens music history.
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We went to Athens, GA for a Sense of Place series and couldn't pass up a stop at the 40 Watt Club where Cafe host raina douris talked with longtime owner Barrie Buck about the club's incredible history.

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I love that WUOG 90.5 FM, the college radio station where I cut my teeth, still functions as a home for outsiders, nerds and misfits to fall in love with music.. and take care of each other and their community.

Love this raina douris feature on World Cafe. npr.org/2024/05/08/119…

i can't believe the news that steve albini died. i just can't. one of the greats just in general - and one of the kindest, most memorable interviews i've ever been lucky enough to do. absolutely heartbreaking. a huge loss.

'Their latest, 'Ohio Players,' is a blast,' NPR's World Cafe host Kallao says of his guests, @TheBlackKeys' @DanAuerbach & @PatrickCarney, and their new album. Hear their conversation and a live performance of three album tracks from @SXSW at nonesuch.com/journal/listen…

The legendary guitarist, singer and songwriter Mark Knopfler talks with Cafe host raina douris about his new solo album, his time spent leading Dire Straits, working with Bob Dylan and more.
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Recorded live at 30A Songwriters Fest by our friends at WMOT/Roots Radio, listen to a few songs from . and John Leventhal.
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The pop girls are keeping us fed, and these pods are breaking it all down.

It's always a great day when Charley Crockett joins us on the Cafe, especially on a new record release day. Congrats to Charley who joins the cafe's Kallao to talk about Charley's fine new record, $10 Cowboy. npr.org/2024/04/26/119…

Chicago’s Brigitte Calls Me Baby got their name from a pen pal relationship lead singer Wes Leavins had with Brigitte Bardot. This performance was recorded for the World Cafe.
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Cafe host raina douris talks with Dan Boeckner Boeckner about his new solo debut lp and his work with various projects like Divine Fits and as front person for Worf Parade npr.org/sections/world…

A super Happy Birthday to Maggie Rogers!!!!!

.John Morrison breaks down the brilliance of Soul II Soul's debut lp w/ Cafe host raina douris npr.org/2024/04/23/119…

was so happy to catch this chat between John Morrison & raina douris yesterday on World Cafe / WXPN about the anniversary of Soul II Soul's Club Classics Vol. 1. highly recommend!!! open.spotify.com/episode/50kzZX…

We hope you didn't miss the incredible performance from Waxahatchee katie crutchfield w/ the band and Katie's conversation with Cafe host raina douris. But if you did...npr.org/sections/world…

19 years ago, we made an appearance at the fictional Bait Shop venue on The O.C.

i can't believe this???! thank you NYF Radio Awards, the World Cafe team especially sr. producer Kimberly Junod. also, thank you Al Yankovic, i truly could not have done this without you, i wouldve looked nuts 💛🏆