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  • Catherine Russell
    Published: Sep 4, 08
    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.
     
  • Melody Gardot
    Published: Aug 28, 08
    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."
     
  • Martha Wainwright
    Published: Aug 21, 08
    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."
     
  • Richard Hawley
    Published: Aug 15, 08
    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.
     
  • Ben Sollee
    Published: Aug 8, 08
    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.
     
  • Sheryl Crow
    Published: Jul 31, 08
    On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with Sheryl Crow. Back in February she released her first album in nearly five years. Of course, a lot has happened to the Grammy-winning musician in the interim — a very public romance, and breakup, with seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, a breast cancer diagnosis, and the adoption of an infant son. She has also stepped up her political activism. Sheryl Crow performs live acoustic versions of son
     
  • Sam Phillips
    Published: Jul 24, 08
    On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, treat yourself to thoughtful, genre-defying music from David Dye's guest Sam Phillips. Phillips began her career as a Christian rock star. She made the transition to secular music in the late 1980's. Sam Phillips was married to the legendary producer T Bone Burnett. Burnett presided over most of Phillips' albums. Her new one "Don't Do Anything" represents her first effort without Burnett as a collaborator/producer.
     
  • Abigail Washburn
    Published: Jul 17, 08
    Join host David Dye on World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. He speaks to Abigail Washburn. Washburn has established herself as a shining star in the world of bluegrass music, but her banjo playing has a twist. She incorporates Eastern scales and Chinese lyrics into her music. Surprisingly, the sounds come together beautifully. She joins David Dye along with her Sparrow Quartet, including the legendary banjo player Bela Fleck. They play selections from their self-titled CD — songs they pr
     
  • David Ford
    Published: Jul 10, 08
    On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye speaks with British singer-songwriter David Ford. He's got a booming voice and an emotional delivery, and his writing has edge... as you'll hear. David Ford's latest album is called, "Songs for the Road."
     
  • Jim White
    Published: Jul 3, 08
    On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, we meet singer-songwriter Jim White. White was discovered by David Byrne a decade ago, after Byrne got hold of one of the musician's homemade tapes. Jim White's songs are steeped in the Pentacostal South of his youth. His latest album is called "Transnormal Skiperoo." He speaks with host David Dye and performs work from the new CD.
     
  • Eddy "the Chief" Clearwater
    Published: Jun 26, 08
    On this edition of World cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye speaks with Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater. At age 73, the Chicago bluesman is in top form. His latest album is called "West Side Strut."
     
  • Jeb Loy Nichols
    Published: Jun 19, 08
    On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, David Dye speaks with Jeb Loy Nichols. Nichols released his first solo CD for Capitol Records in 1997. Since his short-lived tenure with a major record label, the singer-songwriter has worked under the radar. He lives in a remote village in Wales, where he writes music, makes visual art, and is currently working on his first novel. Jeb Loy Nichols's latest CD is a document of daily life, and a meditation on aging, disappointment, and every
     
  • Langhorne Slim
    Published: Jun 12, 08
    Meet Langhorne Slim on this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN. He's not an old blues guy as his name suggests. Langhorne Slim is a twenty-something musician who has built up a solid fan base through his enthusiastic live shows. He has just released a self-titled CD, and he'll talk to host David Dye about his unusual name, and his first-time appearance on the David Letterman Show.
     
  • China Forbes
    Published: Jun 5, 08
    On this edition of World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, host David Dye speaks with China Forbes. Forbes makes her living his as the lead singer of the 12-piece lounge band Pink Martini. But these days, she is exploring her singer-songwriter side. China Forbes has just released an album of personal tunes called "'78."
     
  • Dawn Landes
    Published: May 29, 08
    On this edition of World Caf? Words and Music from WXPN host David Dye has a conversation with Dawn Landes. The Brooklyn based sound engineer has recorded albums for Joseph Arthur and Ryan Adams. Luckily for us, she's also put her own musical talents into her work. The genre-defying singer-songwriter has just come out with her sophomore album, "Fireproof."