World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Glaspy talks about the influences behind her fourth record, from Alanis Morissette to Bruce Lee.

The Indian star talks about his playback career and creating his first full-length album in English.

Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre help us ring in Hispanic Heritage Month with new music picks.

From Ennio Morricone to sonic "jump scares," Mitski digs into the inspirations and making of The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

Philly-based Shamir talks about his latest album and exploring an alternative pop rock sound on Homo Anxietatem.

The Texas musician talks about signing to Sub Pop and making her debut album.

Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas make their World Cafe debut to talk about The Album, their second record since reuniting in 2019.

The NEEDTOBREATHE frontman performs songs off his latest album, FEVER / SKY.

The Philadelphia band returns with their fourth LP, Rabbit Rabbit.

The musician from Fort Worth, Texas, talks about his debut album, SEA/SONS.

As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, World Cafe takes a look at the history of the genre in Philly.

Los Angeles musician Sabrina Teitelbaum talks about the making of her self-titled debut album, Blondshell.

The Australian musician Genesis Owusu talks about making his sophomore album, Struggler.

One of country music's go-to songwriters leaned into a more personal, Americana sound with the help of Carlile.

The vocalist and guitarist for Best Coast strikes out on her own with Natural Disaster.

The Los Angeles-based duo talk about their latest album, I Only See The Moon.

Bully's Alicia Bognanno talks about how losing her longtime companion influenced the making of Lucky For You.

Frontman Adam Weiner talks about the Philly-based band's new album, Art Dealers.

The legendary hip-hop group's back catalog is finally available on digital platforms. They look back on their genre-shaping career and remember their bandmate Trugoy the Dove.

In this bonus episode of WXPN's Artist To Watch, we meet Denitia, a soulful singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and retrospective music exhibit elements of country and folk.

The live music program celebrates 40 years on air this year, and to celebrate, host Kathy Mattea shares some of her favorite performances and memories from her time as a listener, guest and now host.

The Brooklyn-band explores what they call "pop essentialism" on their latest self-titled album.

In this bonus episode of WXPN's Artist To Watch, we meet Nashville-based twin brothers Brandon and Derek Campbell, who harmonize, write and perform as The Kentucky Gentlemen.

We dig into a genre-defying album that captured the feel of the final years of the 20th century.

The leader of the folk band talks about their latest album, plus the band performs live for World Cafe.

Plus, Emma Hardyman talks about how her Utah band wrote the song that won them 2023's Tiny Desk Contest.

The Atlanta rapper dives into Michael, his autobiographical new album and his first in a decade.

In this bonus episode of WXPN's Artist To Watch, we meet Grace Givertz, a Boston-based folk artist and multi-instrumentalist whose witty and honest lyrics bring a refreshing energy and sound to folk music.

The singer-songwriter talks about her debut album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.

The four-piece rock outfit formed in 2019, weathered the pandemic together and came out an even stronger band.

The songwriter and producer melds elements of contemporary electronic music and hip-hop with traditional Spanish sounds.

Following Francisco Franco's death in the 1975, a counterculture movement known as La Movida Madrileña took root in the Spanish capital.

The duo bring vibrant and incisive dance tracks off of their debut album, Topical Dancer, to World Cafe.

Jason Isbell talks about his latest album, recorded with his backing band The 400 Unit.

The North Carolina band Wednesday performs songs off their critically acclaimed record, Rat Saw God.

The singer and actress says her nearly 60 years in show biz is thanks to a series of chance encounters, but her talent is undeniable.

Her autobiography, Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, coincides with the release of a new album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart.

World Cafe celebrates 35 years of one of the most influential albums of all time: Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.

The musician talks about her new record, and shares exclusive live performances for World Cafe.

Highly sought after as backing vocalists, the Nashville duo chat about making their latest album, "Holler."

Raina's dad, Matt Douris, talks about his days playing in Toronto's rock scene.

In this week's bonus episode from WXPN's Artist To Watch podcast, we meet Samantha Rise, a Philadelphia singer-songwriter who was selected for the Black Opry Residency project.