World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
555 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★ - 302 ratingsWXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
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Laura Jane Grace confronts past pain on 'Hole In My Head'
April 12, 2024 16:52 - 22 minutes - 63.2 MBThe musician, and founder of punk band Against Me!, talks about her latest solo album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Lindsay Lou taps into the divine feminine on 'Queen of Time'
April 11, 2024 17:32 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MBThe Nashville singer-songwriter's latest album features collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Brigitte Calls Me Baby is riding a retro rock and roll wave
April 10, 2024 18:51 - 26 minutes - 48 MBThe Chicago band showcases their nostalgic, yet fresh, sound on This House is Made of Corners. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Listen to Hermanos Gutiérrez's hypnotic guitar interplay
April 09, 2024 17:08 - 18 minutes - 33 MBThe brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tommy Emmanuel shows off his 'fearless' fingerpicking style
April 04, 2024 15:40 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBOne of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jamila Woods' latest album strikes for the root of love and heartache
April 03, 2024 15:50 - 22 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Chicago-based songwriter and poet talks about her latest album, Water Made Us. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Jacob Collier's sonic world keeps expanding on 'Djesse Vol. 4'
April 01, 2024 15:55 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBThe British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Aoife O'Donovan mines a century of women's rights on her latest album
March 29, 2024 16:22 - 28 minutes - 52.4 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Culture Corner: Stevie Wonder's prolific pen extended to other artists
March 26, 2024 15:54 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBThe songwriting legend wrote songs for the likes of Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Black Crowes are back with their new album, 'Happiness Bastards'
March 22, 2024 15:05 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBThe Black Crowes are back with their first album in over a decade — Chris Robinson knew what it needed to sound like... Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Black Crowes reignite their passion for rock on 'Happiness Bastards'
March 22, 2024 15:05 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBThe Atlanta rock band return with their first album in over a decade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Grammy-winning artist Sarah Jarosz opens up on her latest album, 'Polaroid Lovers'
March 21, 2024 22:05 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBSarah Jarosz opens up creatively and works with more collaborators and co-writers, resulting in a fresh, adventurous sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sarah Jarosz opens up her creative process on 'Polaroid Lovers'
March 21, 2024 22:05 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBThe Grammy-winning artist talks about embracing a more collaborative spirit on her latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Norah Jones finds inspiration in the quiet moments on 'Visions'
March 18, 2024 17:37 - 16 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
'To me, nature is God': Kacey Musgraves ponders life's big questions on new album
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 52.7 MBThe Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'
March 14, 2024 10:42 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper
March 12, 2024 15:27 - 15 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'
March 12, 2024 15:25 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBThe Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 38.2 MBThe California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
For Yard Act, hitting the big time was only half the battle
March 04, 2024 17:18 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MBThe British rock band talk about their new album, Where's My Utopia?. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Black Futures: In the new millennium, the dance remix reigns supreme
February 29, 2024 15:59 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBFor 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Billy Porter's latest album is an ode to 'gay church'
February 28, 2024 20:53 - 34 minutes - 63.3 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tune in to a mini-concert with Sen Morimoto
February 26, 2024 21:04 - 23 minutes - 42.6 MBThe Chicago multi-instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Diagnosis. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
MGMT opt for a different kind of trip on 'Loss of Life'
February 23, 2024 17:52 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MBThe psychedelic pop band turn their attention toward love and stability on their fifth record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Allison Russell celebrates survivor's joy on 'The Returner'
February 21, 2024 19:46 - 21 minutes - 39.7 MBThe Canadian multi-instrumentalist talks about her sophomore solo record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Black Futures: In the '90s, dance music was in a 'constant state of mutation'
February 20, 2024 15:19 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBFor 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Brittany Howard takes unexpected twists and turns on 'What Now'
February 16, 2024 17:56 - 28 minutes - 51.9 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Inspired by a childhood tale, Sampha takes to the sky on 'Lahai'
February 15, 2024 18:06 - 31 minutes - 56.8 MBThe Mercury Prize-winning musician talks about his arresting sophomore album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Black Futures: How house music took center stage in the '80s
February 13, 2024 19:54 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBFor 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
How Slow Pulp used isolation to their advantage on 'Yard'
February 12, 2024 19:42 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MBLead vocalist Emily Massey joins World Cafe to talk about the indie rock band's sophomore album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
How making music guided Sleater-Kinney through the 'nebulous realm' of grief
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 68.4 MBCarrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk about the band's 11th studio album, Little Rope. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Kiltro's Chris Bowers Castillo mines his memories of Chile on 'Underbelly'
February 07, 2024 23:19 - 25 minutes - 46.3 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Black Futures: How disco set the stage for dance and electronic music
February 06, 2024 19:30 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBFor 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tré Burt imbued 'Traffic Fiction' with the classic soul, Motown spirit
February 05, 2024 19:43 - 26 minutes - 49.2 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tune in to a mini-concert with Will Butler + Sister Squares
February 01, 2024 18:23 - 23 minutes - 42.8 MBThe former member of Arcade Fire plays songs off his band's new album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Black Pumas strike again with 'Chronicles of a Diamond'
January 31, 2024 19:30 - 39 minutes - 71.8 MBThe Austin, Texas, band talks about the follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated self-titled debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Dillon Francis isn't done honing his craft
January 29, 2024 18:08 - 23 minutes - 42.7 MBThe 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: Provo rapper JTM is at a creative crossroads
January 26, 2024 15:04 - 18 minutes - 34.5 MBJames 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/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: How The Clingers helped pave the way for women in rock music
January 24, 2024 19:00 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Clinger sisters from Utah, who found success in the the '60s, were one of the first all-girl groups to play their own instruments and be signed to a major label. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: Discover the 'Dusty Deseret' sound of Provo's music scene
January 23, 2024 16:52 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBZach Collier, co-founder of Provo Music Magazine, talks about the unique blend of folk rock heard in Provo. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: Provo's 'only proper bar within city limits' is a haven for misfits
January 22, 2024 19:09 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBStep inside ABG's, the only music venue in Provo, Utah with a liquor license. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: This all-ages venue is at the heart of the Provo music scene
January 19, 2024 21:33 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBVelour Live Music Gallery and its owner, Corey Fox, have helped launch the careers of bands like Neon Trees, Imagine Dragons and The Moth & The Flame. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: What's a world-class recording studio doing in suburban Utah?
January 19, 2024 20:45 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MBWorld Cafe visits June Audio, alongside Provo band The National Parks, to find out what makes this recording studio so key to the local music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Sense of Place: The Aces reflect on their Utah roots on their latest album
January 18, 2024 19:52 - 29 minutes - 53.8 MBInspired by their early days as a band, The Aces open up about growing up in the mostly Mormon city of Provo on I've Loved You For So Long. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Tune in to a mini-concert with Squirrel Flower
January 17, 2024 19:10 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBThe Chicago-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Tomorrow's Fire. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
For his alt rock band Dogstar, Keanu Reeves is just 'the bass player'
January 12, 2024 16:28 - 25 minutes - 47.4 MBFirst rising to prominence in the mid-'90s, the Southern California outfit says reuniting to make their first album in 23 years felt totally natural. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Shakey Graves mines limitless potential of the silver screen on 'Movie Of The Week'
January 11, 2024 20:35 - 30 minutes - 56 MBThe Austin native talks about how songs rejected for a film score led to his latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Stephen Sanchez weaves a tale of tragic love on 'Angel Face'
January 08, 2024 17:38 - 23 minutes - 43.2 MBThe 21-year-old singer finds inspiration in the legendary crooners of the '50s and '60s. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
Nat Myers' 'Yellow Peril' offers a refreshing entry into the blues canon
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBThe Kentucky musician's debut album explores what it means to be a Korean American navigating life in the U.S. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
In the '80s, a rollicking indie rock scene took over the Twin Cities
January 03, 2024 17:50 - 20 minutes - 38.1 MBMusic record executive Peter Jesperson remembers discovering The Replacements and more in his new memoir, Euphoric Recall. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy