Hannah Georgas went from admiring rock band, The National, to performing with them, to having her latest album produced by the band’s co-founder, Aaron Dessner. The new record, called All That Emotion, was written back in 2017, but is just now being released. Today, the mainstay Canadian artist discusses the songwriting behind her music, as well as what she learned from working with Dessner over many years. Plus, Hannah Georgas shares some excellent home recordings, one with special guest, Owen Pallett. Coming up, on the next World Cafe.

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Josh Ostrander, who performs as Mondo Cozmo, has been making music for two decades, but he felt an unprecedented level of success and pressure with the release of his 2016 single, “Shine” – And in a moment of burn-out and frustration, the guitarist put his hand through a pane of glass. But somehow, this became the start of his latest album, called New Medicine. Today, Josh shares stories behind the making of the record, from connecting with Butch Vig to songwriting during the impeachment trial. And we’ll hear performances from Mondo Cozmo’s last tour date before Covid-19 hit. Coming up, on the next World Cafe.

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(Photo Credit: Travis Shinn)

Singer Macy Gray recently started a nonprofit to provide support and resources to families who have been affected by police brutality. On the next World Cafe, we’ll dig into our archives and listen to the performance we recorded with Macy Gray and her band in our studio last year. And Macy will tell the story of how her music career almost didn’t happen. Join us. 

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As a staff songwriter for Hi Records, Don Bryant wrote some of the label's biggest hits in the 60's and 70's – including "I Can't Stand the Rain" by Ann Peebles. Now, Bryant has shifted his focus to himself as he recently put out his third solo album "You Make Me Feel". Today, hear how he maintained his love for performing over the past five decades and listen as he performs songs from his latest project. Coming up on the next World Café with host Raina Douris.

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(Photo: Don Bryant - Matt White/Courtesy of the artist)