World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Episodes
Charley Crockett on his latest album, '$10 Cowboy'
The Texas musician offers a glimpse into what someone goes through on their path to being a successful touring artist.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
26/04/24•23m 20s
30A Songwriters Sessions: Grace Potter
Watch Grace Potter perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
24/04/24•10m 52s
The Culture Corner: Soul II Soul made waves on both sides of the Atlantic
World Cafe takes a look back at the British music collective's impactful debut album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
24/04/24•15m 16s
Lizzie No's 'Halfsies' is like an epic role-playing video game
The Nashville-based musician modeled her latest album as a video game journey, complete with a character named Miss Freedomland.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
18/04/24•41m 33s
Maggie Rogers made 'Don't Forget Me' with the pedal to the floor
The singer-songwriter spent just five days at Electric Lady Studios making her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
16/04/24•19m 22s
Tune in to a mini-concert with Lo Moon
The LA-based psychedelic pop band performs songs from their latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
15/04/24•23m 11s
Laura Jane Grace confronts past pain on 'Hole In My Head'
The musician, and founder of punk band Against Me!, talks about her latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
12/04/24•22m 22s
Lindsay Lou taps into the divine feminine on 'Queen of Time'
The Nashville singer-songwriter's latest album features collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
11/04/24•11m 33s
Brigitte Calls Me Baby is riding a retro rock and roll wave
The Chicago band showcases their nostalgic, yet fresh, sound on This House is Made of Corners.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
10/04/24•26m 12s
Listen to Hermanos Gutiérrez's hypnotic guitar interplay
The brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
09/04/24•18m 2s
Tommy Emmanuel shows off his 'fearless' fingerpicking style
One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
04/04/24•16m 44s
Jamila Woods' latest album strikes for the root of love and heartache
The Chicago-based songwriter and poet talks about her latest album, Water Made Us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
03/04/24•22m 4s
Jacob Collier's sonic world keeps expanding on 'Djesse Vol. 4'
The British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
01/04/24•22m 37s
Aoife O'Donovan mines a century of women's rights on her latest album
The Grammy Award-winning songwriter drew inspiration from the 19th Amendment to pen her latest album, All My Friends.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
29/03/24•28m 37s
The Culture Corner: Stevie Wonder's prolific pen extended to other artists
The songwriting legend wrote songs for the likes of Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
26/03/24•18m 41s
The Black Crowes reignite their passion for rock on 'Happiness Bastards'
The Atlanta rock band return with their first album in over a decade.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
22/03/24•27m 38s
Sarah Jarosz opens up her creative process on 'Polaroid Lovers'
The Grammy-winning artist talks about embracing a more collaborative spirit on her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
21/03/24•34m 21s
Norah Jones finds inspiration in the quiet moments on 'Visions'
The Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
18/03/24•16m 31s
'To me, nature is God': Kacey Musgraves ponders life's big questions on new album
The Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
15/03/24•28m 47s
Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'
The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
14/03/24•30m 56s
Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper
The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
12/03/24•15m 42s
The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'
The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
12/03/24•32m 56s
For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun
The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
07/03/24•20m 50s
For Yard Act, hitting the big time was only half the battle
The British rock band talk about their new album, Where's My Utopia?.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
04/03/24•31m 23s
Black Futures: In the new millennium, the dance remix reigns supreme
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the trends that have defined dance music in the 2000s and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
29/02/24•17m 5s
Billy Porter's latest album is an ode to 'gay church'
The award-winning actor, singer and fashion icon talks about Black Mona Lisa and the road to becoming a pop star.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
28/02/24•34m 35s
Tune in to a mini-concert with Sen Morimoto
The Chicago multi-instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Diagnosis.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
26/02/24•23m 16s
MGMT opt for a different kind of trip on 'Loss of Life'
The psychedelic pop band turn their attention toward love and stability on their fifth record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
23/02/24•23m 37s
Allison Russell celebrates survivor's joy on 'The Returner'
The Canadian multi-instrumentalist talks about her sophomore solo record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
21/02/24•21m 42s
Black Futures: In the '90s, dance music was in a 'constant state of mutation'
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison recounts the proliferation of dance music subgenres in the '90s.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
20/02/24•16m 40s
Brittany Howard takes unexpected twists and turns on 'What Now'
The Alabama native talks about the inventive process behind her sophomore solo album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
16/02/24•28m 20s
Inspired by a childhood tale, Sampha takes to the sky on 'Lahai'
The Mercury Prize-winning musician talks about his arresting sophomore album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
15/02/24•31m 0s
Black Futures: How house music took center stage in the '80s
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison walks us through the synth-driven boom of electronic music in the '80s.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
13/02/24•18m 37s
How Slow Pulp used isolation to their advantage on 'Yard'
Lead vocalist Emily Massey joins World Cafe to talk about the indie rock band's sophomore album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
12/02/24•25m 37s
How making music guided Sleater-Kinney through the 'nebulous realm' of grief
Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk about the band's 11th studio album, Little Rope.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
09/02/24•37m 20s
Kiltro's Chris Bowers Castillo mines his memories of Chile on 'Underbelly'
The frontman of the experimental indie band talks about living in Valparaíso and turning inward on the band's latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
07/02/24•25m 17s
Black Futures: How disco set the stage for dance and electronic music
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the rise of disco in the '70s and the genesis of dance and club culture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
06/02/24•18m 39s
Tré Burt imbued 'Traffic Fiction' with the classic soul, Motown spirit
The Sacramento-based singer-songwriter drew from early memories of listening to music with his late grandfather for his new album, Traffic Fiction.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
05/02/24•26m 50s
Tune in to a mini-concert with Will Butler + Sister Squares
The former member of Arcade Fire plays songs off his band's new album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
01/02/24•23m 21s
Black Pumas strike again with 'Chronicles of a Diamond'
The Austin, Texas, band talks about the follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated self-titled debut.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
31/01/24•39m 12s
Dillon Francis isn't done honing his craft
The Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer talks about his latest record, This Mixtape is Fire TOO.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
29/01/24•23m 20s
Sense of Place: Provo rapper JTM is at a creative crossroads
James Curran, who goes by the moniker JTM, talks about striking a balance between making secular hip-hop music while also wanting to share his faith.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
26/01/24•18m 51s
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