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The War and Treaty’s Michael and Tanya Trotter grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, DC, respectively, but both have family roots in the South. They also grew up in the musical traditions of their churches – Tanya in the Black Baptist Church and Michael in the Seventh Day Adventist Church – where they learned the power of song to move people. After becoming a father at a very young age, Michael eventually joined the armed forces and served in Iraq and Germany, where he took up songwriting as a way of dealing with his experiences there. Meanwhile Tanya embarked on a singing and acting career after a breakthrough appearance in Sister Act 2 alongside Whoopi Goldberg and Lauryn Hill. Now, after a long and sometimes traumatic journey, Michael and Tanya are married, touring, winning all sorts of awards, and set to release their fifth album together, and their fourth as The War and Treaty. Sid talks to Michael and Tanya about the new record, Plus One , as well as their collaboration with Miranda Lambert, what it was like to record at FAME studios in Muscle Shoals, and how they’re blending country, soul, gospel, and R&B. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

58 episodes

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

58 episodes

#Music #WXPN Listener Supported Radio

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Ringo Starr's always been a li'l country 21:23

3 hours ago21:23

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The former Beatles drummer talks about his new star-studded country record, Look Up. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Been Stellar 19:14

2 days ago19:14

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The rock band performs songs from their debut album, Scream from New York, NY . Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Santigold: A singular voice that helped define the 2000s 14:07

9 days ago14:07

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Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune into a mini-concert with Pete Yorn 15:22

10 days ago15:22

15:22

The New Jersey native's latest album is 2024's The Hard Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Saya Gray is constantly in motion 36:36

14 days ago36:36

36:36

The Toronto native sits down with World Cafe 's Raina Douris to talk about her debut, full-length album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Yola is in the driver's seat on 'My Way' 34:48

15 days ago34:48

34:48

The British singer, songwriter and actress talks about asserting more creative control on her latest project, My Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Sylvester: The disco icon who defied all expectations 12:42

16 days ago12:42

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Marc Broussard 11:25

17 days ago11:25

11:25

The singer-songwriter has been a force of Southwest Louisiana music for more than two decades now. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Carter Vail on his latest album, '100 Cowboys' 29:58

18 days ago29:58

29:58

The musician's record harkens back to his time as a producer in Nashville. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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For Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, every new song penned feels like a rarity 38:38

21 days ago38:38

38:38

The Bright Eyes frontman talks about the making of the band's latest album, Five Dice, All Threes, and Bright Eyes performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Sammy Rae & The Friends 23:17

22 days ago23:17

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The band has been a staple of New York City's live music scene for almost a decade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Betty Davis: The funk vanguard who was 'punk before punk' 8:46

23 days ago8:46

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With a new EP on the way, Charles Wesley Godwin charts his journey so far 40:21

25 days ago40:21

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Plus, the West Virginia musician performs a song from his upcoming project, Lonely Mountain Town , for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Celebrating Sun Ra: The cosmic visionary who transformed jazz music 16:16

4 weeks ago16:16

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Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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Lucinda Williams takes on The Beatles in her latest jukebox entry 17:10

4 weeks ago17:10