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Sense of Place: ATARASHII GAKKO! wants to awaken Tokyo from its doldrums
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Following a set at Coachella and a breakout hit, this energetic Japanese girl group has its sights set on world domination. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: How American singer Davina Robinson found the blues in Osaka
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The Philadelphia-born singer found a thriving community of jazz and blues musicians after moving to Japan. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Tune in to a mini-concert with The Felice Brothers
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The New York-based folk rock band perform songs from their latest album, Valley of Abandoned Songs. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: The Bawdies are faithful craftsmen of the art of rock music
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The Japanese band's discography is heavily inspired by the American rock of the '60s, but with their own distinctive twist. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: Here's five songs that'll make you fall in love with J-Pop
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From Hikaru Utada to imase, these tracks showcase the versatility found within Japanese pop music. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: Meet the composer behind 'Super Mario Kart'
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Soyo Oka walks us through her journey from studying classical music to calling up Nintendo looking for a gig. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Hear a live acoustic performance from The Lemon Twigs
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The music of Long Island duo Michael and Brian D'Addario is rooted in '70s rock and pop. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: This Tokyo act embodies the energy of Japan's busy capital
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Meet the eclectic J-pop trio, CHAMELEON LIME WHOOPIEPIE. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: For Shonen Knife, there's no end to the sugar rush in sight
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The Osaka band has made pop punk confections for more than 40 years, and they have no intention of slowing down. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: At this Tokyo bar, appreciating the music is paramount
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Step inside this stylish listening bar boasting over 14,000 vinyl records. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Sense of Place: Tranquil Uji meets bustling Tokyo in the music of luvis
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We're kicking off our Sense of Place: Japan series with a session from this young, Tokyo-based singer-songwriter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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When the world gets too loud, Jack Antonoff turns to Bleachers
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The Bleachers frontman and star producer joins us for a performance and interview in front of a live audience. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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The Culture Corner: 45 years of Michael Jackson's 'Off the Wall'
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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into Jackson's game-changing fifth studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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beabadoobee finds her footing on her Rick Rubin-produced third album
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The singer-songwriter sounds more confident on This Is How Tomorrow Moves, without losing any of her trademark vulnerability. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Why Jeremy Dutcher sings of survival and 'resistance against colonization'
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On Motewolonuwok, the Canadian Indigenous musician sings in both his native Wolastoqey and English for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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How Feist grew to love '1234' and more stories from her back catalog
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Find out which songs the Canadian singer-songwriter chose to perform for World Cafe's new feature called Backtracking. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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The indie rock band is making waves in Chicago and beyond. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Kaia Kater unleashes the banjo's innovative energy on 'Strange Medicine'
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The Canadian singer-songwriter's latest record counts minimalist composer Steve Reich and The Caroline Chocolate Drops among its inspirations. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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The Decemberists on their new album, 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
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Frontman Colin Meloy says their latest record marks a new chapter for the Portland rock band. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Billy Allen + The Pollies
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The Alabama rock outfit performs songs from their debut album, Black Noise. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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The Culture Corner: 40 years of Prince's 'Purple Rain'
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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back at the record that helped turn the Minneapolis musician into a bonafide legend. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Talia Schlanger on her debut album, 'Grace for the Going'
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The former World Cafe host returns to talk about leaving the radio world to pursue a music career, plus she performs songs from her new record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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World Cafe talks to "The Modfather" about making his 17th studio album, featuring collaborations with Noel Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Revisiting the radical harmonies of Sweet Honey in the Rock
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In memory of Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, we share this World Cafe episode from 1996 with the African American vocal ensemble. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Reyna Tropical on her debut album, 'Malegría'
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In the wake of losing her creative partner, Reyna Tropical's Fabi Reyna channeled her grief into "the most beautiful thing" she's ever made. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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