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Sense of Place: How Athens' 40 Watt Club helped usher in a new era of rock

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Sense of Place: How Athens' 40 Watt Club helped usher in a new era of rock

The music venue in Georgia regularly hosted performances by bands like Pylon, R.E.M., of Montreal, and more.

Barrie Buck on World Cafe

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Sense of Place: Athens wouldn't be the same without this college radio station

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Sense of Place: Athens wouldn't be the same without this college radio station

Welcome to WUOG, the University of Georgia's student-run radio station.

WUOG on World Cafe

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The Black Keys on their new album, 'Ohio Players'

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The Black Keys on their new album, 'Ohio Players'

The Ohio band talks about collaborating with Beck, Juicy J and Noel Gallagher on their latest record.

The Black Keys on World Cafe

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'You've got to be semi-obsessed': Mark Knopfler is still as dedicated as ever

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'You've got to be semi-obsessed': Mark Knopfler is still as dedicated as ever

The former Dire Straits frontman talks about his latest solo album, "One Deep River."

Mark Knopfler on World Cafe

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Justice come roaring back to life on 'Hyperdrama'

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Justice come roaring back to life on 'Hyperdrama'

The French electronic duo return with their first album in over seven years.

Justice on World Cafe

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Alejandro Escovedo reimagines his catalog on 'Echo Dancing'

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Alejandro Escovedo reimagines his catalog on 'Echo Dancing'

Escovedo joins World Cafe to talk about covering his own songs, plus he shares live performances.

Alejandro Escovedo on World Cafe

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30A Songwriters Sessions: Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal

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30A Songwriters Sessions: Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal

Watch Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.

Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal on World Cafe

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Charley Crockett on his latest album, '$10 Cowboy'

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Charley Crockett on his latest album, '$10 Cowboy'

The Texas musician offers a glimpse into what someone goes through on their path to being a successful touring artist.

Charley Crockett on World Cafe

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30A Songwriters Sessions: Grace Potter

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30A Songwriters Sessions: Grace Potter

Watch Grace Potter perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.

Grace Potter On World Cafe

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The Culture Corner: Soul II Soul made waves on both sides of the Atlantic

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The Culture Corner: Soul II Soul made waves on both sides of the Atlantic

World Cafe takes a look back at the British music collective's impactful debut album.

John Morrison on World Cafe

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