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Tune in to a mini-concert with Lo Moon

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The LA-based psychedelic pop band performs songs from their latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck.

Lo Moon on World Cafe

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Listen to Hermanos Gutiérrez's hypnotic guitar interplay

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The brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville.

Hermanos Gutiérrez on World Cafe

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Tommy Emmanuel shows off his 'fearless' fingerpicking style

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One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe.

Tommy Emmanuel on World Cafe

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Jacob Collier's sonic world keeps expanding on 'Djesse Vol. 4'

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The British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project.

Jacob Collier on World Cafe

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Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'

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The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel.

Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper

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The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful!

Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper

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The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'

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The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album.

The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'

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For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun

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The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure.

DJ Shadow on World Cafe

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