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Inside the visual world of Making Time ∞ with Klip Collective
Four projectors are pointed at a giant parabola at Making Time ∞, the annual Philadelphia festival that takes over Fort Mifflin each September. It…
Four projectors are pointed at a giant parabola at Making Time ∞, the annual Philadelphia festival that takes over Fort Mifflin each September. It…
Inside the visual world of Making Time ∞ with Klip Collective
Four projectors are pointed at a giant parabola at Making Time ∞, the annual Philadelphia festival that takes over Fort Mifflin each September. It…
World Cafe
‘Make it wiggly’: How The Wiggles set the standard for kid’s entertainment
Plus, the Australian children's music group perform a cover of Olivia Dean's megahit, "Man I Need."
Plus, the Australian children's music group perform a cover of Olivia Dean's megahit, "Man I Need."
‘Make it wiggly’: How The Wiggles set the standard for kid’s entertainment
Plus, the Australian children's music group perform a cover of Olivia Dean's megahit, "Man I Need."
Music News
Robert Drake’s Philly Phlashback: Zombie Prom at the Troc
“Land of the Lost” Host and former “Kids Corner” Producer Robert Drake is looking back on the Zombie Crawl and the Zombie Prom in…
“Land of the Lost” Host and former “Kids Corner” Producer Robert Drake is looking back on the Zombie Crawl and the Zombie Prom in…
Robert Drake’s Philly Phlashback: Zombie Prom at the Troc
“Land of the Lost” Host and former “Kids Corner” Producer Robert Drake is looking back on the Zombie Crawl and the Zombie Prom in…
Free At Noon
Improvement Movement dazzles with proggy, yacht rocky-y, multi-instrumental Free At Noon show
We’re live streaming today’s Free At Noon with Improvement Movement as they celebrate the release of their third studio album, “Your Perfect Real Life.”
We’re live streaming today’s Free At Noon with Improvement Movement as they celebrate the release of their third studio album, “Your Perfect Real Life.”
Improvement Movement dazzles with proggy, yacht rocky-y, multi-instrumental Free At Noon show
We’re live streaming today’s Free At Noon with Improvement Movement as they celebrate the release of their third studio album, “Your Perfect Real Life.”
Music News
For Michaela Anne, the ‘humdrum is holy’
The singer-songwriter found her way out of a two-year songwriting drought after finding inspiration in the "absolute magic" of everyday life.
The singer-songwriter found her way out of a two-year songwriting drought after finding inspiration in the "absolute magic" of everyday life.
For Michaela Anne, the ‘humdrum is holy’
The singer-songwriter found her way out of a two-year songwriting drought after finding inspiration in the "absolute magic" of everyday life.
Video Sessions
View allThe Wiggles – “Man I Need” (Live for World Cafe)
October 5, 2026
The Wiggles – “Medley” (Live for World Cafe)
October 5, 2026
The Wiggles – “Bouncing Balls” (Live for World Cafe)
October 5, 2026
The Wiggles – “Rattlin’ Bog” (Live for World Cafe)
October 2, 2026
The Wiggles on World Cafe | Studio Session & Interview
October 2, 2026
World Cafe | Celebrating 35 Years of Music Discovery
October 2, 2026
Max Davey – “Talk” I Homegrown Live Summer 2026
October 2, 2026
Max Davey – “Cherry Pie” I Homegrown Live Summer 2026
October 2, 2026
Max Davey – “Bumper Sticker” I Homegrown Live Summer 2026
October 2, 2026
Max Davey – “Get Back In Your Room, David” I Homegrown Live Summer 2026
October 2, 2026
Max Davey – “Malibu Sky” I Homegrown Live Summer 2026
October 2, 2026
Max Davey – “I Miss Your Dog” I Homegrown Live Summer 2026
October 2, 2026
Friko performs “Seven Degrees” on World Cafe
October 1, 2026
Friko – “Still Around” (Live for World Cafe)
October 1, 2026
Friko – “Something Worth Waiting For” (Live for World Cafe)
October 1, 2026
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World Cafe at 35: Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao share their most memorable highlights
Oct. 14, 1991. 9:55 a.m. David Dye, original host of World Cafe, walked into the broadcast studios on the third floor of the turn-of-the-century…
Oct. 14, 1991. 9:55 a.m. David Dye, original host of World Cafe, walked into the broadcast studios on the third floor of the turn-of-the-century…
World Cafe at 35: Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao share their most memorable highlights
Oct. 14, 1991. 9:55 a.m. David Dye, original host of World Cafe, walked into the broadcast studios on the third floor of the turn-of-the-century…
Live Music
WXPN’s Concert Picks: Bright Eyes, The Linda Lindas, Phantom Planet, more
Friday: beabadoobee at The Liacouras CenterBedroom pop rocker-turned festival and arena-headlining star beabadoobee is set to bring the house down on Temple’s campus Friday…
Friday: beabadoobee at The Liacouras CenterBedroom pop rocker-turned festival and arena-headlining star beabadoobee is set to bring the house down on Temple’s campus Friday…
WXPN’s Concert Picks: Bright Eyes, The Linda Lindas, Phantom Planet, more
Friday: beabadoobee at The Liacouras CenterBedroom pop rocker-turned festival and arena-headlining star beabadoobee is set to bring the house down on Temple’s campus Friday…
World Cafe
Tune in to a mini-concert with Friko
The Chicago band performs music from their sophomore album, Something Worth Waiting For.
The Chicago band performs music from their sophomore album, Something Worth Waiting For.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Friko
The Chicago band performs music from their sophomore album, Something Worth Waiting For.
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 2nd
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Wishy, Johnny Marr, Meshell Ndegeocello, Greg Freeman, and more…
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Wishy, Johnny Marr, Meshell Ndegeocello, Greg Freeman, and more…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 2nd
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Wishy, Johnny Marr, Meshell Ndegeocello, Greg Freeman, and more…
Live Music
Long-running Philly venue The Fire closes
It’s the end of an era for the Philadelphia music scene: The Fire on Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties closed at the end of…
It’s the end of an era for the Philadelphia music scene: The Fire on Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties closed at the end of…
Long-running Philly venue The Fire closes
It’s the end of an era for the Philadelphia music scene: The Fire on Girard Avenue in Northern Liberties closed at the end of…