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 a ... Discussion
cello pop // acoustic folk
Ben Sollee, cellist for the band The Sparrow Quartet, recently released his aptly titled debut, Learning to Bend. Whether he is plucking the strings ... Discussion
Ben Sollee's distinct cello playing and soulful voice set him apart from most traditional folk or bluegrass musicians. His style involves plucking strings and percussive bow t ... Discussion
Fusing unique instrumentation with a soulful and sometimes playful voice, Sollee defies convention. His Kentucky roots shine through in his debut album, Learning to Bend, thro ... Discussion
Stories: 1) Ben Sollee Learns To 'Bend' 2) In Nashville, a Barbershop Battle 3) Atlanta Soul Scene Reborn 4) British Invasion: Laura Marling's Fearless Folk Discussion
Stories: 1) Ben Sollee Learns To 'Bend' 2) Lost Ladybug Project Turns Kids Into Scientists 3) Teddy Thompson, Embracing Modern Music 4) Economy Often Leads Us Down Wrong Path ... Discussion
Here's on what's on the show tonight:
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electroacoustic // pop
Each summer brings a variety of bright, sunny and catchy songs. The sweet vocals, gentle humour and the sing-along lines of Lenkas debut single The Show ... Discussion
freestyle chill // downtempo // breakbeat
The alternative scene of groovy, funky and stylish music in Israel is probably more colourful and lively than ever. In his solo proje ... Discussion
afro-beat // world // dub
Inspired by traditional African music and hypnotic tribal chants, Quebec natives Doriane Fabreg (Doba) and Carole Facal (Caracol) entwine the ethnic ... Discussion
vocal electronica // electro-pop
Although Klima is the first solo effort of Angèle David-Guillou, the London-based French musician has already gained recognition as a part of ... Discussion
cello pop // acoustic folk
Ben Sollee, cellist for the band The Sparrow Quartet, recently released his aptly titled debut, Learning to Bend. Whether he is plucking the strings ... Discussion
funky trip-hop // eclectic retro
From immediately catchy numbers to the laid back grooves, the duo of Nicolas Kantorowicz and Benjamin Sportes boasts a unique sonic palette. ... Discussion
brazilian // bossa nova
The essence of Brazilian Bossa nova is the subtle mixture of wistful melancholy, joy and yearning, often defined as saudade, a Portuguese word with no ... Discussion
dance // tropical // reggae
Youve probably heard this. Either youve danced to this in a club, or youve heard the bastardization of it that Pitbull and Lil Jon did, The Anthem. ... Discussion
brazilian // bossa nova
The delightful and energetic rhythms of Brazil transform the listeners of Mariana Da Cruz far away from the clichéd carnivals, bikinis and samba-plumes ... Discussion
singer-songwriter // folk
Currently living and working in London, Irish singer-songwriter and a self-taught guitarist Wallis Bird has travelled the world and began her career ... Discussion