Grammy-award winning band Ranky Tanky hails from Charleston, South Carolina, and their music draws on the culture of slave descendants from the region known as the Gullah. The group joined host Stephen Kallao back in October to talk about how they came to be. We'll hear some musical history on the background of Gullah music and the importance of Alan Lomax. Plus, some incredible live performances, anchored by the powerful voice of Quiana Parler. Coming up, on this encore edition of the World Cafe.

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(Photo: Ranky Tanky – Galea McGregor/WXPN)

Lucinda Williams has always carved her own path – It’s true in her music, which has defied genre labels over the course of 20 albums. And it’s true in her politics. Her songs have tackled injustice and civil rights, and with her latest record, Good Souls Better Angels, she reflects on today's America. Lucinda joins host Raina Douris today to talk about the new music, what it was like growing up as the daughter of poet Miller Williams, and about the time she was kicked out of school for refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance. That's coming up, on the next World Cafe.

Fresh Air can be heard weekdays at 4:00 pm on KRCB-FM (and again at 12:00 am Tuesday through Friday)! / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Listen on the FREE KRCB Mobile App which you can download for your favorite mobile device.

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(Photo: Lucinda Williams – David McClister/Courtesy of the artist)

The release of Run the Jewels' brand new album RTJ4 couldn't have been more timely. Both catchy and thought-provoking, the songs criticize systems of oppression and have become a soundtrack for many protesters during this time of civil unrest. But these themes aren’t new for the rap duo of Killer Mike and EL-P, who've spent years exploring issues of police brutality and racial tension in their music. Today, they join host Raina Douris, sharing what it’s like to be part of this moment in history, about their friendship, and about the record, which features guests like Mavis Staples and Pharrell Williams. Coming up, on the next World Cafe.

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There's an incredibly uplifting story behind Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" – And she’s here to tell it and perform the disco classic live, on this special encore edition of the World Cafe.  We’ll also hear music from the gospel album she released last year, Testimony, which includes original songs as well as her take on classics, like “Amazing Grace.” Plus, Gloria shares about nightlife at Studio 54. That's coming up, on the next World Cafe with host Raina Douris.

World Cafe airs weekdays at 2:00 pm on KRCB-FM Radio 91 / streaming @ norcalpublicmedia.org / Listen live on-the-go with the FREE KRCB Mobile App! Download it today for your favorite mobile device.

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(Photo: Gloria Gaynor, 2003 - Docklandsboy / CC BY 2.0)