World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Episodes
The Decemberists on their new album, 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
Frontman Colin Meloy says their latest record marks a new chapter for the Portland rock band.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
26/07/24•38m 33s
Tune in to a mini-concert with Billy Allen + The Pollies
The Alabama rock outfit performs songs from their debut album, Black Noise.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
25/07/24•18m 48s
The Culture Corner: 40 years of Prince's 'Purple Rain'
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back at the record that helped turn the Minneapolis musician into a bonafide legend.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
24/07/24•15m 31s
Talia Schlanger on her debut album, 'Grace for the Going'
The former World Cafe host returns to talk about leaving the radio world to pursue a music career, plus she performs songs from her new record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
23/07/24•45m 4s
Paul Weller on his latest album, '66'
World Cafe talks to "The Modfather" about making his 17th studio album, featuring collaborations with Noel Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
22/07/24•14m 34s
Revisiting the radical harmonies of Sweet Honey in the Rock
In memory of Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founding member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, we share this World Cafe episode from 1996 with the African American vocal ensemble.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
19/07/24•28m 9s
Reyna Tropical on her debut album, 'Malegría'
In the wake of losing her creative partner, Reyna Tropical's Fabi Reyna channeled her grief into "the most beautiful thing" she's ever made.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
19/07/24•38m 51s
Listen to a mini-concert with The Red Clay Strays
The country rock band from Mobile, Ala., performs a song from their upcoming sophomore album, Made by These Moments.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
16/07/24•14m 50s
Ani DiFranco on her latest album, 'Unprecedented S***'
The musician and activist makes a sonic pivot on her 23rd studio album, plus she talks about starring in Hadestown.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
15/07/24•25m 44s
Cosmo Sheldrake captures the essence of the natural world on 'Eye to the Ear'
The English musician blends field recordings with his own musical improvisations to create something strange and deeply organic.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
12/07/24•33m 6s
Listen to a mini-concert with Dehd
The Chicago trio performs songs off their latest album, Poetry, at NON-COMMvention in Philadelphia.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
10/07/24•13m 11s
Camera Obscura make their return after a decade of uncertainty, grief
Plus, the Scottish band performs songs from their latest album, Look to the East, Look to the West.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
09/07/24•33m 51s
Bess Atwell on her latest album, 'Light Sleeper'
The Brighton, U.K., singer embraces more vulnerability in her third studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
08/07/24•34m 31s
Listen to a mini-concert with Sam Evian
The New York-based instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Plunge.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
04/07/24•16m 56s
On 'Roadrunner!', Kaitlin Butts reimagines a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic
The Oklahoma native took inspiration from the movie musical named after her home state.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
03/07/24•30m 35s
On their latest album, Chromeo gets serious ... but not that serious
On Adult Contemporary, the Canadian duo's subject matter may have matured, but their sense of humor hasn't changed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
02/07/24•21m 0s
The Culture Corner: How Cibo Matto quietly influenced New York in the 90s
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the alt rock band's 1999 record subverted stereotypes at the time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
27/06/24•10m 29s
Eric Slick on his latest album, 'New Age Rage'
The longtime drummer of Dr. Dog joins us to talk about letting his personality shine through on his new solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
25/06/24•37m 17s
30A Songwriters Sessions: The Reverend Shawn Amos
Hear Reverend Shawn Amos perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
20/06/24•11m 36s
Brittany Davis brings their life into vivid focus on 'Image Issues'
Born without sight, Davis uses their mastery of sound to bring their inner turmoil, and joy, to life on their new album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
14/06/24•41m 13s
Eliza Hardy Jones charts the tumultuous road to parenthood on 'Pickpocket'
The Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist explores loss and surviving grief on her latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
13/06/24•34m 34s
30A Songwriters Sessions: Sunny War
Hear Sunny War perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
11/06/24•11m 42s
T Bone Burnett tackles an old childhood nightmare on 'The Other Side'
The acclaimed producer's latest album is a country blues affair inspired by a sinister dream.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
07/06/24•20m 7s
On his latest album, Abdullah Ibrahim hears the world in many 'different colors'
One of South Africa's greatest jazz musicians joins us to talk about his latest work and embarking on a world tour as he turns 90 years old.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
05/06/24•17m 18s
Nathalie Joachim on her latest album, 'Ki moun ou ye'
The Brooklyn-born Haitian American flutist and composer continues to strengthen her bonds with Haiti on her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
04/06/24•36m 15s
Gary Clark Jr. on his latest album, 'JPEG Raw'
The blues guitarist and singer found himself seeking genuine, unfiltered connections.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
28/05/24•15m 25s
30A Songwriters Sessions: KT Tunstall
Watch KT Tunstall perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
28/05/24•12m 10s
Kim Gordon makes the mundane sound thrilling on 'The Collective'
The Sonic Youth co-founder's latest solo album is full of hard edges and moments of digital distortion.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
24/05/24•21m 43s
Jordan Mackampa on his latest album, 'WELCOME HOME, KID!'
The British musicians says his latest effort is a full-circle moment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
23/05/24•28m 6s
30A Songwriters Sessions: Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams
Watch Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
22/05/24•13m 14s
Revisiting Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson's 'Winter in America'
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the seminal record from two jazz giants.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
21/05/24•12m 29s
Sense of Place: Nuçi's Space changed the way Athens talks about mental health
Founded in the wake of a young musician's passing, this 23-year-old nonprofit has become a critical resource for the music scene in Athens, Ga.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
17/05/24•14m 43s
Sense of Place: Telemarket captures the 'existential quandary' of life in Athens
World Cafe talks with Adam Wayton, frontman of the five-piece punk band from Athens, Ga., about their debut record, Ad Nauseam.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
15/05/24•9m 41s
Sense of Place: Wuxtry Records is the heart of Athens' musical legacy
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Danger Mouse are just some of this indie record store's former staffers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
13/05/24•10m 23s
Sense of Place: How Athens' 40 Watt Club helped usher in a new era of rock
The music venue in Georgia regularly hosted performances by bands like Pylon, R.E.M., of Montreal, and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
10/05/24•13m 27s
Sense of Place: This Athens college radio station
Welcome to WUOG, the University of Georgia's student-run radio station.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
08/05/24•26m 41s
The Black Keys on their new album, 'Ohio Players'
The Ohio band talks about collaborating with Beck, Juicy J and Noel Gallagher on their latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
06/05/24•24m 36s
'You've got to be semi-obsessed': Mark Knopfler is still as dedicated as ever
The former Dire Straits frontman talks about his latest solo album, "One Deep River."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
03/05/24•28m 37s
Justice come roaring back to life on 'Hyperdrama'
The French electronic duo return with their first album in over seven years.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
01/05/24•22m 12s
Alejandro Escovedo reimagines his catalog on 'Echo Dancing'
Escovedo joins World Cafe to talk about covering his own songs, plus he shares live performances.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
30/04/24•36m 46s
30A Songwriters Sessions: Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal
Watch Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
29/04/24•11m 36s
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
