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The secret to Nardwuar's interviews? Avoid 'boring' at all costs.

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The secret to Nardwuar's interviews? Avoid 'boring' at all costs.

The Canadian journalist peels back the curtain on his high-energy, yet deeply researched, interview style.

Nardwuar on World Cafe

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard trusted their instincts on 'Flight b741'

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard trusted their instincts on 'Flight b741'

For their latest album, the Australian rock band took a looser and more collaborative approach to songwriting.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard on World Cafe

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Acadiana Music Spotlight: The Debtors

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Acadiana Music Spotlight: The Debtors

Hear a live performance from this indie rock quintet hailing from Lafayette, La.

The Debtors on World Cafe

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The Culture Corner: Remembering Quincy Jones

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The Culture Corner: Remembering Quincy Jones

World Cafe's John Morrison revisits the late record producer and composer's impact in popular music.

The Culture Corner on World Cafe

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For Lupe Fiasco, rap has always been a scholastic endeavor

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For Lupe Fiasco, rap has always been a scholastic endeavor

The Grammy-winning rapper talks about his latest album, Samurai, and why he believes rap is all about technique and form.

Lupe Fiasco on World Cafe

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Ben Folds brings a dose of wit to the holidays on 'Sleigher'

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Ben Folds brings a dose of wit to the holidays on 'Sleigher'

The singer-songwriter reflects on the power of tradition on his first Christmas album.

Ben Folds on World Cafe

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Elsy Wameyo embraces duality on 'Saint Sinner'

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Elsy Wameyo embraces duality on 'Saint Sinner'

The Kenyan-born and Adelaide-based musician talks about the duality behind her debut album.

Elsy Wameyo on World Cafe

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Orla Gartland sets her own rules on 'Everybody Needs A Hero'

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Orla Gartland sets her own rules on 'Everybody Needs A Hero'

The Irish musician talks about her latest album, and what it takes to be a truly independent, self-funded artist.

Orla Gartland on World Cafe

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Looper at the ready, Marc Rebillet is game for anything

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Looper at the ready, Marc Rebillet is game for anything

Watch the music producer and streamer improvise songs about public radio pledge drives and more, live in the studio.

Marc Rebillet on World Cafe

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The Culture Corner: 35 years of Queen Latifah's 'All Hail the Queen'

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The Culture Corner: 35 years of Queen Latifah's 'All Hail the Queen'

We take a look at the groundbreaking 1989 debut record from the rapper, singer and actress.

The Culture Corner on World Cafe

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