WXPN/Philadelphia Names Talia Schlanger As New Host Of World Cafe

Changing Of The Guard

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Triple A WXPN/PHILADELPHIA, which is the producer of the NPR-distributed daily music program WORLD CAFE, has chosen TALIA SCHLANGER to succeed DAVID DYE as the program’s host starting on MONDAY, APRIL 3rd.  DYE is retiring after hosting the show for 25 years

A native of TORONTO, SCHLANGER joined WORLD CAFE as Contributing Host and Radio Producer in OCTOBER.  SCHLANGER was previously a radio and TV journalist, producer and host for the CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (CBC), based in TORONTO. A graduate of RYERSON UNIVERSITY’s Radio and Television Arts program, she was also an actress in professional theater productions, including the first U.S. national tour of GREEN DAY’s American Idiot.

SCHLANGER said, “Like our listeners, I’m here as a music fan first.  Discovering, sharing and connecting over artists is our collective passion, and it’s my mission to serve that as best I can on WORLD CAFE.  DAVID DYE is so beloved and respected because for 25 years, audiences have been able to feel the genuine curiosity, excitement and care he has for the music he plays and for the artists who make it. I know this is a big change, but I hope our devoted WORLD CAFE crowd will feel the same degree of passion and care coming from me as we charge forward with amps blaring.”

"TALIA brings great storytelling, digital fluency, and a love and knowledge of music to our marquee program,” said WXPN GM ROGER LAMAY. “She adds a fresh perspective to a program that continues to give new artists a national platform and audience."

WXPN will pay tribute to DAVID DYE for his 25 years as host and producer of WORLD CAFE with a private special event in PHILADELPHIA on March 1st. The 25th anniversary of World Cafe will be celebrated by WXPN donors and members with two special concerts taking place on FRIDAY, MARCH 3rd and SATURDAY, MARCH 4th at WORLD CAFE LIVE in PHILADELPHIA.

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