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Irish acts showcased on National Public Radio in the US

NPR's World Cafe will showcase Irish music in a two-week Sense of Place: Dublin series from 24 August to 4 September, featuring artists like U2, Hozier, CMAT, and Sinéad O'Connor. Host Raina Douris and senior producer Kimberly Junod spoke about the series ahead of the programme's 35th anniversary.

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NPR's World Cafe turns its spotlight on Dublin

National Public Radio's music programme World Cafe will dedicate two weeks to Dublin as part of its Sense of Place series, showcasing Irish acts from U2 and Sinéad O'Connor to newer artists such as CMAT and Madra Salach. The series runs from 24 August to 4 September, as reported by extra.ie and RTÉ.

The lineup includes The Chieftains, Florence Road, Hozier, KhakiKid, Loah, Pillow Queens, SPRINTS, and Dermot Kennedy, according to both outlets. RTÉ added that Riverdance principal dancer Jason O'Neill and The Ruby Sessions co-founder Conor Donovan will also appear in new and archive interviews and performances.

A two-week celebration of Dublin's music scene

World Cafe, which is nationally syndicated and produced by WXPN in Philadelphia, will air a full schedule of sessions and interviews. RTÉ provided a day-by-day breakdown: U2 and Sinéad O'Connor on 24 August, SPRINTS on 25 August, Hozier and Loah on 26 August, CMAT on 27 August, Madra Salach on 28 August, The Chieftains and Riverdance on 31 August, The Ruby Sessions on 1 September, KhakiKid on 2 September, Florence Road and Pillow Queens on 3 September, and Dermot Kennedy on 4 September.

Florence Road will make their World Cafe debut with a mini concert featuring songs from their EP Spring Forward, RTÉ reported. SPRINTS will discuss making their new album, All That Is Over, and play a stripped-back set recorded live at Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin. The series also includes a 2014 session with Hozier from before he released his first album, according to RTÉ.

Quotes from the World Cafe team

World Cafe host Raina Douris spoke about the significance of the series, saying: "You don't need me to tell you that Dublin has a long, rich history of great storytellers and songwriters." She added: "But what moved me most when we recorded these sessions is just how much history is still alive in the newer generation of artists coming up in the city."

Douris described the range of music in the series: "From indie rock to hip-hop to punk-influenced to traditional – each artist in this series draws inspiration from Dublin's past while telling vibrant stories of Ireland's present, and future."

Senior producer Kimberly Junod reflected on the programme's history: "The year World Cafe turned 20, we launched our Sense of Place series with a trip to Ireland." She continued: "Now, 15 years later, as we head into our 35th anniversary, we are so excited to return to a music scene that continues to be a global highlight."

Context and background

World Cafe Sense of Place: Dublin arrives as the programme looks toward its 35th anniversary this autumn, as reported by extra.ie. Earlier this year, World Cafe earned a New York Festivals 2026 Radio Award for a feature in its Sense of Place: Montreal series, according to the same outlet.

Past installments of the series have profiled US cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Fort Collins and Provo, as well as Rome, Montreal and Tokyo internationally, extra.ie noted.

How each outlet told it

extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes the artists being showcased, positioning them as the central focus, while omitting the specific dates and the broader context of the Sense of Place series. — Promotional and celebratory. The tone is enthusiastic, highlighted by quotes like 'what moved me most' and 'we are so excited to return to a music scene that continues to be a global highlight.'

Facts Included:

World Cafe's Sense of Place series will dedicate two weeks to Dublin, from August 24 to September 4.
Irish acts to be showcased include CMAT, Dermot Kennedy, Madra Salach, The Chieftains, Florence Road, Hozier, KhakiKid, Loah, Pillow Queens, SPRINTS, U2, and the late Sinéad O'Connor.
World Cafe host Raina Douris is quoted: 'You don't need me to tell you that Dublin has a long, rich history of great storytellers and songwriters.'
Senior producer Kimberly Junod is quoted: 'The year World Cafe turned 20, we launched our Sense of Place series with a trip to Ireland...'
World Cafe Sense of Place: Dublin arrives as the programme looks toward its 35th anniversary.
Earlier this year, World Cafe earned a New York Festivals 2026 Radio Award for a feature in its Sense of Place: Montreal series.
Past installments of the series have profiled US cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Fort Collins and Provo, as well as Rome, Montreal and Tokyo internationally.

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rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes the showcase of Irish acts on NPR, focusing on the fact of the showcase rather than the specific artists or the Sense of Place series name. — Informative and celebratory. The tone is positive, with quotes like 'I am so proud of the diverse set of performances' and 'It's a Sense of Place that really shines,' conveying pride and enthusiasm.

Facts Included:

Irish acts including CMAT, Dermot Kennedy, and Madra Salach will be showcased on NPR's World Cafe from Monday, 24 August to 4 September.
The series will feature The Chieftains, Florence Road, Hozier, KhakiKid, Loah, Pillow Queens, the late Sinéad O'Connor, SPRINTS, U2, Riverdance principal dancer Jason O'Neill, and The Ruby Sessions co-founder Conor Donovan in new and archive interviews and performances.
Florence Road will make their World Cafe debut with a mini concert.
SPRINTS will discuss making their new album and play a stripped-back set recorded live at Windmill Lane (though the text says 'Windmill Lane' - actually source says 'Windmill Lane Recording Studios').
The series includes a 2014 session with Hozier from before his first album.
A full broadcast schedule is provided for each day from 24-28 August and 31 August-4 September.
The programme is nationally syndicated and produced by WXPN.
The article includes a photo caption noting Madra Salach with World Cafe host Raina Douris.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimWorld Cafe's Sense of Place series will dedicate two weeks to Dublin, from August 24 to September 4.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimIrish acts including CMAT, Dermot Kennedy, Madra Salach, The Chieftains, Florence Road, Hozier, KhakiKid, Loah, Pillow Queens, SPRINTS, U2, and the late Sinéad O'Connor will be showcased on NPR's World Cafe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC, extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimWorld Cafe host Raina Douris said: 'You don't need me to tell you that Dublin has a long, rich history of great storytellers and songwriters.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimWorld Cafe senior producer Kimberly Junod said: 'The year World Cafe turned 20, we launched our Sense of Place series with a trip to Ireland.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimWorld Cafe Sense of Place: Dublin arrives as the programme looks toward its 35th anniversary.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC, rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimEarlier this year, World Cafe earned a New York Festivals 2026 Radio Award for a feature in its Sense of Place: Montreal series.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimPast installments of the World Cafe Sense of Place series have profiled US cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston, Denver, Fort Collins and Provo, as well as Rome, Montreal and Tokyo internationally.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via extra.ie as of Aug 24, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimFlorence Road will make their World Cafe debut with a mini concert featuring songs from their EP Spring Forward.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimSPRINTS will discuss making their new album, All That Is Over, and will play a stripped-back set recorded live at Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe World Cafe series will include a 2014 session with Hozier from before he released his first album.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe World Cafe series will feature Riverdance principal dancer Jason O'Neill and The Ruby Sessions co-founder Conor Donovan in new and archive interviews and performances.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimWorld Cafe is nationally syndicated and produced by WXPN.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC
ClaimWorld Cafe Sense of Place: Dublin will air from Monday, 24 August to Friday, 4 September, with a schedule including U2 and Sinéad O'Connor on 24 August, SPRINTS on 25 August, Hozier and Loah on 26 August, CMAT on 27 August, Madra Salach on 28 August, The Chieftains and Riverdance on 31 August, The Ruby Sessions on 1 September, KhakiKid on 2 September, Florence Road and Pillow Queens on 3 September, and Dermot Kennedy on 4 September.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via rte.ie as of Aug 23, 2026, 2:16 PM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: extra.ie, rte.ie 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24