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Thu September 04 2008
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN we meet Catherine Russell. She's been a backing vocalist for heavy hitter musicians includin...
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On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN we meet Catherine Russell. She's been a backing vocalist for heavy hitter musicians including David Bowie, Madonna, and Paul Simon, but in the last few years, Russell has forged her own solo singing career. Her new CD is called "Sentimental Streak." Host David Dye speaks with Russell about her life and career. Russell's father, the late Lui... read more
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN we meet Catherine Russell. She's been a backing vocalist for heavy hitter musicians including David Bowie, Madonna, and Paul Simon, but in the last few years, Russell has forged her own solo singing career. Her new CD is called "Sentimental Streak." Host David Dye speaks with Russell about her life and career. Russell's father, the late Luis Russell, was Louis Armstrong's musical director in New York.
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Thu August 28 2008
Melody Gardot is a young jazz singer with a new album and a remarkable story. At age 19, she was struck by a car while riding her bike. The accident...
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Melody Gardot is a young jazz singer with a new album and a remarkable story. At age 19, she was struck by a car while riding her bike. The accident disabled her. Music — it turned out — was the key to her long recovery. Melody Gardot speaks with David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Her album is called "Worrisome Heart."
Melody Gardot is a young jazz singer with a new album and a remarkable story. At age 19, she was struck by a car while riding her bike. The accident disabled her. Music — it turned out — was the key to her long recovery. Melody Gardot speaks with David Dye on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Her album is called "Worrisome Heart."
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Thu August 21 2008
Singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright is David Dye's guest on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Wainwright is the daughter of Loudon Wainwright II...
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Singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright is David Dye's guest on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Wainwright is the daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and younger sister to Rufus Wainwright. If her pedigree doesn't capture your attention, then her new album will. Its provocative title is "I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too."
Singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright is David Dye's guest on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. Wainwright is the daughter of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and younger sister to Rufus Wainwright. If her pedigree doesn't capture your attention, then her new album will. Its provocative title is "I Know You're Married But I've Got Feelings Too."
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Fri August 15 2008
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN British singer-songwriter Richard Hawley joins host David Dye to play selections from his la...
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On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN British singer-songwriter Richard Hawley joins host David Dye to play selections from his latest album "Lady's Bridge." In the 1990's Hawley was best known for his role as supporting guitarist to Beth Orton, Pulp, and Robbie Williams. In 2002 he began churning out his own CDs. His 2005 effort "Coles Corner" was shortlisted for Britain's pre... read more
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN British singer-songwriter Richard Hawley joins host David Dye to play selections from his latest album "Lady's Bridge." In the 1990's Hawley was best known for his role as supporting guitarist to Beth Orton, Pulp, and Robbie Williams. In 2002 he began churning out his own CDs. His 2005 effort "Coles Corner" was shortlisted for Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize.
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Fri August 08 2008
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye chats with Ben Sollee. Sollee has taken the cello outside the classical concert h...
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On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye chats with Ben Sollee. Sollee has taken the cello outside the classical concert hall and brought it to pop audiences. His new album is fittingly called "Learning To Bend." Check out his version of the Sam Cooke classic "A Change is Gonna Come." Sollee performs on the World Cafe.
On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye chats with Ben Sollee. Sollee has taken the cello outside the classical concert hall and brought it to pop audiences. His new album is fittingly called "Learning To Bend." Check out his version of the Sam Cooke classic "A Change is Gonna Come." Sollee performs on the World Cafe.
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