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Plus, Kennedy performs an intimate set at Bewley's Cafe Theatre, tucked just off of Dublin's bustling Grafton Street.
Ireland courses through every song on Dermot Kennedy’s latest album
Plus, Kennedy performs an intimate set at Bewley's Cafe Theatre, tucked just off of Dublin's bustling Grafton Street.
The rising artist landed a viral hit in 2025 with "Date Night." He's following it up with a new EP, Girl Bites Dog.
His family thought he was off to college. Dublin rapper KhakiKid had other plans.
The rising artist landed a viral hit in 2025 with "Date Night." He's following it up with a new EP, Girl Bites Dog.
Hear two up-and-coming Irish musicians perform for a special edition of The Ruby Sessions, one of Dublin's best musical showcases.
You never know who’s going to show up at The Ruby Sessions
Hear two up-and-coming Irish musicians perform for a special edition of The Ruby Sessions, one of Dublin's best musical showcases.
As part of our Sense of Place: Dublin series, World Cafe sat down with Riverdance's principal dancer.
Step into the world of ‘Riverdance’
As part of our Sense of Place: Dublin series, World Cafe sat down with Riverdance's principal dancer.
The Irish band performs a powerful set of music from their debut EP, It's a Hell of an Age.
‘Life will always flourish’: How Madra Salach turned painful history into joy
The Irish band performs a powerful set of music from their debut EP, It's a Hell of an Age.
The Irish rock band performs music from their latest EP, Spring Forward.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Florence Road
The Irish rock band performs music from their latest EP, Spring Forward.
Hear previously unreleased live performances from the country icon's bluegrass album, Little Sparrow.
‘It’s the music of my soul’: In 2001, Dolly Parton brought bluegrass to World Cafe
Hear previously unreleased live performances from the country icon's bluegrass album, Little Sparrow.
World Cafe kicks off its latest Sense of Place series with a live session recorded in Ireland.
Dublin band SPRINTS is finding success in a world that’s on fire
World Cafe kicks off its latest Sense of Place series with a live session recorded in Ireland.
The Killers' frontman joins World Cafe to talk about exploring a country western sound on his new solo album, THRASHER.
Brandon Flowers’ songwriting has always had ‘whispers’ of country music
The Killers' frontman joins World Cafe to talk about exploring a country western sound on his new solo album, THRASHER.
Dubbed "the Gold Album," the rock band's latest record marks a new collaborative approach between the original members.
How letting go of control helped Weezer’s 20th album shine
Dubbed "the Gold Album," the rock band's latest record marks a new collaborative approach between the original members.
Plus, Cardinals perform live for World Cafe.
Irish band Cardinals blends fact and fiction on ‘Masquerade’
Plus, Cardinals perform live for World Cafe.
The late singer's second studio album forecast sonic trends that would define R&B and pop in subsequent decades.
Revisiting Aaliyah’s ‘One in a Million’
The late singer's second studio album forecast sonic trends that would define R&B and pop in subsequent decades.
The Seattle band's latest album is a cheeky critique of late-stage capitalism.
Telehealth takes aim at big tech on ‘Green World Image’
The Seattle band's latest album is a cheeky critique of late-stage capitalism.
Nicholas Carpenter has spent the last decade crafting deeply personal songs that balance humor, vulnerability and heart.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Medium Build
Nicholas Carpenter has spent the last decade crafting deeply personal songs that balance humor, vulnerability and heart.
The band talks about pulling from a deeper emotional well on 'LP4,' plus American Football performs live.
American Football never meant to pioneer ‘midwest emo.’ Their new LP is far from it.
The band talks about pulling from a deeper emotional well on 'LP4,' plus American Football performs live.
Chicago's “premier queer country crooner” on his debut album.
Andrew Sa expands the cowboy myth on ‘American Rough’
Chicago's “premier queer country crooner” on his debut album.
The English musician's latest record was shaped by New York City's club and DJ culture.
Arlo Parks leaves it all on the dance floor on ‘Ambiguous Desire’
The English musician's latest record was shaped by New York City's club and DJ culture.
The lead vocalist of the Louisiana band Seratones joins us for the final installment of the Acadiana Music Showcase.
Acadiana Music Showcase: A.J. Haynes
The lead vocalist of the Louisiana band Seratones joins us for the final installment of the Acadiana Music Showcase.
The Philadelphia native's latest album is a kaleidoscopic blend of rock, blues, soul, pop and country called Time Will Tell.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Devon Gilfillian
The Philadelphia native's latest album is a kaleidoscopic blend of rock, blues, soul, pop and country called Time Will Tell.
Morby's Little Wide Open is a love letter to a part of the country he finds endlessly inspiring.
How Midwest doldrums became a gift for Kevin Morby
Morby's Little Wide Open is a love letter to a part of the country he finds endlessly inspiring.
Joe Newman, the British frontman of the indie band alt-J, talks about making his debut solo album, The Canyon.
How fatherhood rewired JJerome87’s creative brain
Joe Newman, the British frontman of the indie band alt-J, talks about making his debut solo album, The Canyon.
Groban talks about making an album of some of his favorite movie songs.
Josh Groban on his latest album, ‘CINEMATIC’
Groban talks about making an album of some of his favorite movie songs.
In 1996, the hip hop group moved into more serious territory on their fourth studio album.
30 years of A Tribe Called Quest’s ‘Beats, Rhymes and Life’
In 1996, the hip hop group moved into more serious territory on their fourth studio album.
The Los Angeles musician, producer and bassist stops by World Cafe to talk about his fifth studio album, Distracted.
For Thundercat, distraction can be a powerful creative tool
The Los Angeles musician, producer and bassist stops by World Cafe to talk about his fifth studio album, Distracted.
On his popular podcast and Netflix series, Hirway dissects songs alongside some of music's biggest stars. His latest album, In the Last Hour Of Light,…
‘Song Exploder’ host Hrishikesh Hirway on making his own music again
On his popular podcast and Netflix series, Hirway dissects songs alongside some of music's biggest stars. His latest album, In the Last Hour Of Light,…
This Lafayette, La., band fuse their Louisiana French roots with a Congolese rumba-inspired sound.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Boma Bango
This Lafayette, La., band fuse their Louisiana French roots with a Congolese rumba-inspired sound.
The English pop singer stops by the World Cafe studio to talk about the making of her sophomore album.
Enter Holly Humberstone’s ‘Cruel World’
The English pop singer stops by the World Cafe studio to talk about the making of her sophomore album.
Plus, Avalon Emerson & The Charm perform songs from the band's latest album, Written Into Changes.
For Avalon Emerson, starting a band changed everything
Plus, Avalon Emerson & The Charm perform songs from the band's latest album, Written Into Changes.
Growing up in Chattanooga, Tenn., Janjay Lowe tried to forget his early life in Liberia, but survivor’s guilt caught up with him.
Mon Rovîa traces his path from Liberia to the U.S. on ‘Bloodline’
Growing up in Chattanooga, Tenn., Janjay Lowe tried to forget his early life in Liberia, but survivor’s guilt caught up with him.
Alex Edkins, frontman of the hardcore band Metz, goes full power pop on his new solo album.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Weird Nightmare
Alex Edkins, frontman of the hardcore band Metz, goes full power pop on his new solo album.
The Philadelphia songwriter continues to refine his pen on the follow-up to his breakthrough self-titled album from 2023.
Greg Mendez on his latest album, ‘Beauty Land’
The Philadelphia songwriter continues to refine his pen on the follow-up to his breakthrough self-titled album from 2023.
The Arkansas musician talks about his latest album, Masks Off.
How Jesse Welles’ folk protests songs struck a chord with millions
The Arkansas musician talks about his latest album, Masks Off.
The Chicago indie rock band performs songs from its sophomore album, Irreversible.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Brigitte Calls Me Baby
The Chicago indie rock band performs songs from its sophomore album, Irreversible.
The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined her story so far.
Personal Records: Tatiana Maslany
The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined her story so far.
Max Clarke talks about recording Transmitter, the production tool he refuses to use and, as a lifelong Beatles fan, his chance meeting with Paul…
Cut Worms on their latest album, ‘Transmitter’
Max Clarke talks about recording Transmitter, the production tool he refuses to use and, as a lifelong Beatles fan, his chance meeting with Paul…
The Canadian songwriter's new record was inspired by suffering and its ability to connect us.
Boy Golden on his latest album, ‘Best of Our Possible Lives’
The Canadian songwriter's new record was inspired by suffering and its ability to connect us.
World Cafe took a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to discover the conflict's musical history.
What was the soundtrack of the American Revolution?
World Cafe took a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to discover the conflict's musical history.
It's a historic weekend in Philadelphia. We're celebrating with some local veterans who've been playing together for 35 years. The Hooters at World Cafe…
A piece of Philadelphia history: The Hooters perform the hits
It's a historic weekend in Philadelphia. We're celebrating with some local veterans who've been playing together for 35 years. The Hooters at World Cafe…
The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me.
Kurt Vile’s been good to Philadelphia
The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me.
The DJ and producer recounts his early days in West Philadelphia and musical partnership with Will Smith.
DJ Jazzy Jeff’s heart will ‘always be from Philly’
The DJ and producer recounts his early days in West Philadelphia and musical partnership with Will Smith.
Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade.
No one rings in the new year quite like Philadelphia’s Mummers
Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree looks back at his childhood influences and early musical projects that preceded his ascent to stardom.
Todd Rundgren remembers his formative years in Philly
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree looks back at his childhood influences and early musical projects that preceded his ascent to stardom.
World Cafe hears from members of the city's ever-changing DIY music scene, both past and present.
For Philly’s DIY music scene, the spirit is ‘do it together’
World Cafe hears from members of the city's ever-changing DIY music scene, both past and present.
Frontman MC Taylor talks about infusing the band's latest album, I'm People, with a sense of hope.
Hiss Golden Messenger doesn’t want to throw in the towel
Frontman MC Taylor talks about infusing the band's latest album, I'm People, with a sense of hope.
The Mexico City duo performs songs from their latest album, WABI SABI.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Sotomayor
The Mexico City duo performs songs from their latest album, WABI SABI.
World Cafe sits down with a Grammy Award-winning jazz master as part of its Sense of Place: Philadelphia series.
Master bassist Stanley Clarke’s ‘quest in life’ is simple: Sound great
World Cafe sits down with a Grammy Award-winning jazz master as part of its Sense of Place: Philadelphia series.
World Cafe steps inside the Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer's new studio in South Philly as part of its latest Sense of Place series.
Record producer Will Yip says Philly is the ‘center of indie rock music’
World Cafe steps inside the Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer's new studio in South Philly as part of its latest Sense of Place series.
The radio DJ, journalist and activist shares tales from her storied career for the first installment of our series, Sense of Place: Philadelphia.
There’s no part of the music industry Dyana Williams hasn’t touched
The radio DJ, journalist and activist shares tales from her storied career for the first installment of our series, Sense of Place: Philadelphia.
The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined his story so far.
Personal Records: Michael Imperioli
The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined his story so far.
Leslie Jordan, of Snail Mail, tackles mortality, religion and the afterlife on her third studio album.
Snail Mail on her latest album, ‘Ricochet’
Leslie Jordan, of Snail Mail, tackles mortality, religion and the afterlife on her third studio album.
The musician, producer and Vampire Weekend cofounder shares musical insights from American Stories.
On his latest album, Rostam asks what it means to be American
The musician, producer and Vampire Weekend cofounder shares musical insights from American Stories.
The Australian musician's search for meaning amid a sea of change in Southern California set the backdrop for her new album.
How Courtney Barnett’s meeting with a mantis led to ‘Creature of Habit’
The Australian musician's search for meaning amid a sea of change in Southern California set the backdrop for her new album.
The Swedish songwriter and humanist says Against the Dying of the Light is "an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity."
Why did José González use generative AI on his latest album?
The Swedish songwriter and humanist says Against the Dying of the Light is "an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity."
Piya Malik, Nya Brown and Sabrina Cunningham join us to talk about their third studio album.
Say She She on their latest album, ‘Cut & Rewind’
Piya Malik, Nya Brown and Sabrina Cunningham join us to talk about their third studio album.
Frontman Ben Gibbard talks about the band's latest album, I Built You a Tower.
Death Cab for Cutie plays through the pain
Frontman Ben Gibbard talks about the band's latest album, I Built You a Tower.
Following a cancer diagnosis, the Dallas country musician confronts mortality on his latest record.
Joshua Ray Walker on his latest album, ‘Ain’t Dead Yet’
Following a cancer diagnosis, the Dallas country musician confronts mortality on his latest record.
Bill Frisell performs a song made famous by Barbra Streisand, live for World Cafe.
Jazz guitar legend Bill Frisell looks back on his 40-year career
Bill Frisell performs a song made famous by Barbra Streisand, live for World Cafe.
The Bleachers frontman and record producer talks about making everyone for ten minutes.
Watch: Jack Antonoff performs songs from Bleachers’ new album
The Bleachers frontman and record producer talks about making everyone for ten minutes.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the legacy of Aretha Live at Fillmore West.
In 1971, Aretha Franklin captured the energy of the counterculture movement
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the legacy of Aretha Live at Fillmore West.
The Australian indie rock band performs songs from their latest album, Again.
Tune in to a mini-concert with The Belair Lip Bombs
The Australian indie rock band performs songs from their latest album, Again.
The Australian musician's third studio album reflects on the social and political turbulence of modern times.
Genesis Owusu on his latest album, ‘Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge’
The Australian musician's third studio album reflects on the social and political turbulence of modern times.
The Ontario musician performs songs from her sophomore album, Echo in the Dust.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Julianna Riolino
The Ontario musician performs songs from her sophomore album, Echo in the Dust.
The New Orleans band performs songs from their new self-titled debut EP.
Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
The New Orleans band performs songs from their new self-titled debut EP.
The Grammy Award-nominated zydeco musician performs songs from his latest album, Live in Alaska.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Corey Ledet
The Grammy Award-nominated zydeco musician performs songs from his latest album, Live in Alaska.
The English musician joins World Cafe to talk about his second studio album.
Samm Henshaw on his latest album, ‘It Could Be Worse’
The English musician joins World Cafe to talk about his second studio album.
The Christian pop mainstay's latest record is her first in 13 years.
Amy Grant returns with ‘The Me That Remains’
The Christian pop mainstay's latest record is her first in 13 years.
The musician from Liverpool, England, performs songs from his debut album, Joy.
Tune into a mini-concert with MT Jones
The musician from Liverpool, England, performs songs from his debut album, Joy.
The Rhode Island native has quickly built a reputation for his stellar live shows.
How Tyler Ballgame’s shot in the dark led to ‘For the First Time, Again’
The Rhode Island native has quickly built a reputation for his stellar live shows.
The musical connection between frontperson Nick Llobet and bassist Micah Prussack is at the heart of the Brooklyn-based band's latest album.
NYC duo youbet leans into their creative chemistry on self-titled album
The musical connection between frontperson Nick Llobet and bassist Micah Prussack is at the heart of the Brooklyn-based band's latest album.
Following a trip back to her Texas hometown, Musgraves imbued her new album with a traditional country sound, plus features from Willie Nelson, Miranda…
Kacey Musgraves is having the time of her life in the ‘Middle of Nowhere’
Following a trip back to her Texas hometown, Musgraves imbued her new album with a traditional country sound, plus features from Willie Nelson, Miranda…
Since their formation almost two decades ago, this Baltimore group has become one of the premier attractions in the jam band world.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Since their formation almost two decades ago, this Baltimore group has become one of the premier attractions in the jam band world.
Glenn-Copeland and his wife worked together on Laughter in Summer, a record that contends with the electronic music pioneer's recent diagnosis with a major…
Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland are facing mortality with unadulterated joy
Glenn-Copeland and his wife worked together on Laughter in Summer, a record that contends with the electronic music pioneer's recent diagnosis with a major…
The band's new record explores themes of change and impermanence.
The New Pornographers on their latest album, ‘The Former Site Of’
The band's new record explores themes of change and impermanence.
Grand Nathaniel, a fixture in the Lafayette, La., scene for over 30 years, performs songs from his latest album, Lonely Wanderer.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Grand Nathaniel
Grand Nathaniel, a fixture in the Lafayette, La., scene for over 30 years, performs songs from his latest album, Lonely Wanderer.
The English rock band's latest album, Trixies, consists of material Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote when they were 19 and 16 years old.
Squeeze closes the loop on songs they first started writing as teens
The English rock band's latest album, Trixies, consists of material Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook wrote when they were 19 and 16 years old.
On her sixth studio album, the English singer crafts a place where pleasure, joy and real connection commingle.
Jessie Ware dances toward something deeper on ‘Superbloom’
On her sixth studio album, the English singer crafts a place where pleasure, joy and real connection commingle.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison says the rock band's second studio album was "one of the most inspired, quintessential mainstream rock records of the…
How Rage Against the Machine’s ‘Evil Empire’ unified the masses
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison says the rock band's second studio album was "one of the most inspired, quintessential mainstream rock records of the…
The 12-piece outfit performs music from their latest album, Future Soul.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Tedeschi Trucks Band
The 12-piece outfit performs music from their latest album, Future Soul.
The rock icon is the subject of a documentary called Billy Idol Should Be Dead. He's also among 2026's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
Billy Idol has lived to tell his tale
The rock icon is the subject of a documentary called Billy Idol Should Be Dead. He's also among 2026's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
The singer-songwriter is poised to break out in 2026 with her crisp pop melodies.
How Sarah Kinsley bottled up the rush of a crush on ‘Fleeting’
The singer-songwriter is poised to break out in 2026 with her crisp pop melodies.
Matt Caughthran, lead singer of The Bronx, talks about the punk band's foray into mariachi music.
Mariachi music and punk rock have more in common than you might think
Matt Caughthran, lead singer of The Bronx, talks about the punk band's foray into mariachi music.
The indie rock band's sixth studio album was Big Thief's first as a trio, following the departure of bassist and founding member Max Oleartchik.
How Big Thief refreshed its emotional palette on ‘Double Infinity’
The indie rock band's sixth studio album was Big Thief's first as a trio, following the departure of bassist and founding member Max Oleartchik.
The comedian and musician joins World Cafe to share the songs that have shaped his life.
Personal Records: Tim Heidecker
The comedian and musician joins World Cafe to share the songs that have shaped his life.
The Minneapolis duo, Ant and Slug, join us to talk about their latest studio album, Jestures.
30 years in, hip-hop duo Atmosphere still has a lot to say
The Minneapolis duo, Ant and Slug, join us to talk about their latest studio album, Jestures.
Long before he became bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea was enamored with jazz music. On Honora, he puts that love to…
Watch: On his debut solo LP, Flea fulfills a lifelong promise
Long before he became bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea was enamored with jazz music. On Honora, he puts that love to…
The singer-songwriter's eighth studio album takes a turn toward rock.
Langhorne Slim on his latest album, ‘The Dreamin’ Kind’
The singer-songwriter's eighth studio album takes a turn toward rock.
The North Carolina band drew influences from some of their favorite artists, like Neil Young and Natural Child.
The Nude Party on their latest album, ‘Look Who’s Back’
The North Carolina band drew influences from some of their favorite artists, like Neil Young and Natural Child.
Malentina mixes musical influences from her birthplace in Puerto Rico with the culture of Southern Louisiana.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Malentina
Malentina mixes musical influences from her birthplace in Puerto Rico with the culture of Southern Louisiana.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the influential single released in 1972 has lived on through hip-hop, Baltimore club and viral TikTok dances.
Lyn Collins encoded ‘a bit of the future’ into ‘Think (About It)’
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the influential single released in 1972 has lived on through hip-hop, Baltimore club and viral TikTok dances.
Plus, Mitski sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris for a deep dive into her eighth studio album.
Watch: Mitski performs a heavenly set from ‘Nothing’s About to Happen to Me’
Plus, Mitski sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris for a deep dive into her eighth studio album.
The Chicago rock band's new record was partly shaped by vocalist Julia Steiner's experience in therapy.
Ratboys on their latest album, ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’
The Chicago rock band's new record was partly shaped by vocalist Julia Steiner's experience in therapy.
In every musician’s career, there are the songs that stand out among the rest. Perhaps it’s a song that changed everything for them, the…
The song that transformed Iron & Wine’s career and more stories from his catalog
In every musician’s career, there are the songs that stand out among the rest. Perhaps it’s a song that changed everything for them, the…
The Country Music Hall of Famer is in the midst of releasing a new EP every month for a year for his 50 Years…
50 years into his career, Vince Gill feels at the top of his game
The Country Music Hall of Famer is in the midst of releasing a new EP every month for a year for his 50 Years…
The country and bluegrass songwriter talks about her sophomore album, Face the Feeling, out May 15.
Americana’s newcomer Jobi Riccio faces the pressure on her new record
The country and bluegrass songwriter talks about her sophomore album, Face the Feeling, out May 15.
The Mexican musician explains how the late ranchera icon Chavela Vargas helped her find her way back to songwriting after the death of her…
‘I had to reconstruct myself’: Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after profound grief
The Mexican musician explains how the late ranchera icon Chavela Vargas helped her find her way back to songwriting after the death of her…
The rising country act from Alabama went from performing covers in the Navy to sharing stages with Wyatt Flores and Jelly Roll.
Kashus Culpepper’s first ‘Act’ started just 6 years ago, when he picked up a guitar
The rising country act from Alabama went from performing covers in the Navy to sharing stages with Wyatt Flores and Jelly Roll.
This Canadian folk singer-songwriter has strong ties to Southern Louisiana.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Andrina Turenne
This Canadian folk singer-songwriter has strong ties to Southern Louisiana.
Lead vocalist Charlie Steen talks about the band's fourth studio album, plus Shame performs live.
On ‘Cutthroat,’ South London band Shame thrives in moral ambiguity
Lead vocalist Charlie Steen talks about the band's fourth studio album, plus Shame performs live.
The Welsh songwriter channeled a sense of calmness to create the lush world of Michelangelo Dying.
Cate Le Bon didn’t want to write about heartbreak. She did it anyways.
The Welsh songwriter channeled a sense of calmness to create the lush world of Michelangelo Dying.
On the final installment of World Cafe's Black History Month series, John Morrison talks about what's happening today in Black music.
Looking forward to the music of the African diaspora
On the final installment of World Cafe's Black History Month series, John Morrison talks about what's happening today in Black music.
The Nashville musician performs a live set, recorded at the Xponential Music Festival in Camden.
Soccer Mommy’s signature ‘bubblegrunge’ sound takes center stage in this exclusive mini-concert
The Nashville musician performs a live set, recorded at the Xponential Music Festival in Camden.
The record producer, director and composer talks jazz, being in the room with stars like Willie Nelson and Paul Simon, and we find out the backstory of one of…
Don Was unites The Pan-Detroit Ensemble on ‘Groove in the Face of Adversity’
The record producer, director and composer talks jazz, being in the room with stars like Willie Nelson and Paul Simon, and we find out the backstory of one of…
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison shares another segment exploring the music of the African diaspora.
How DJ culture helped connect Black music communities worldwide
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison shares another segment exploring the music of the African diaspora.
Jadagu leans heavily into repetition and sticky pop melodies on her sophomore album.
Hannah Jadagu’s ‘Describe’ is pop that rewires itself on repeat listens
Jadagu leans heavily into repetition and sticky pop melodies on her sophomore album.
The Canadian mockumentary sitcom series hits the silver screen. Show creators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol join us for a brand new segment called…
Personal Records: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
The Canadian mockumentary sitcom series hits the silver screen. Show creators Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol join us for a brand new segment called…
The Americana icon talks about the songs that played a special role in her career in World Cafe's latest edition of Backtracking.
How a Scorpio took Lucinda Williams’ ‘Joy’ and more stories from her catalog
The Americana icon talks about the songs that played a special role in her career in World Cafe's latest edition of Backtracking.
Hear live versions of songs from The Life You Save, the latest album from Jenn Wasner's solo project.Set List"Long After Midnight""Keep Me In The Dark""Defeat""The Enemy"This…
Flock of Dimes (Wye Oak’s Jenn Wasner), live in concert
Hear live versions of songs from The Life You Save, the latest album from Jenn Wasner's solo project.Set List"Long After Midnight""Keep Me In The Dark""Defeat""The Enemy"This…
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the cultural exchange between different musical communities.
How technology amplified Black music’s cultural exchange
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the cultural exchange between different musical communities.
On You're Weird Now, the band leans into difference with help from producer Stephen Malkmus.
Guerilla Toss embrace the ‘weird’ on new album
On You're Weird Now, the band leans into difference with help from producer Stephen Malkmus.
For his latest album, Nate Amos rerecorded songs from across his catalog, plus This Is Lorelei performs live for World Cafe.
How This Is Lorelei gave old songs a new life on ‘Holo Boy’
For his latest album, Nate Amos rerecorded songs from across his catalog, plus This Is Lorelei performs live for World Cafe.
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history of "call and…
From work songs to hip-hop, ‘call and response’ shaped Black music
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history of "call and…
Musician Abdu Ali and DJ Ducky Dynamo reflect on the rise of Baltimore club music and the efforts to preserve its history in the…
From local radio to global influence, the rise of Baltimore club music
Musician Abdu Ali and DJ Ducky Dynamo reflect on the rise of Baltimore club music and the efforts to preserve its history in the…
The electronic musician talks about building a life and a career in the city that gave him room to experiment.
Why Dan Deacon never wants to leave Baltimore
The electronic musician talks about building a life and a career in the city that gave him room to experiment.
The Baltimore Rock Opera Society creates original productions powered by DIY spectacle and a love of the unconventional.
In Baltimore, a volunteer-run theater company embraces rock, gore and excess
The Baltimore Rock Opera Society creates original productions powered by DIY spectacle and a love of the unconventional.
The World Cafe team heads to Charm City for our latest Sense of Place series.
What does Baltimore sound like?
The World Cafe team heads to Charm City for our latest Sense of Place series.
Nate Ruess and Sam Means return with their first new record since 2006's Dog Problems.
The Format return with ‘Boycott Heaven,’ their first album in 20 years
Nate Ruess and Sam Means return with their first new record since 2006's Dog Problems.
Once a month, this group of seasoned musicians from Lafayette, La., gather to help support aging and retired musicians.
Acadiana Music Showcase: The Blue Monday Allstars
Once a month, this group of seasoned musicians from Lafayette, La., gather to help support aging and retired musicians.
The Los Angeles-based group joins World Cafe in the studio for an otherworldly set of improvisational music.
Tune into a mini-concert with jazz quintet SML
The Los Angeles-based group joins World Cafe in the studio for an otherworldly set of improvisational music.
The country star breathes new life into long-forgotten recordings on Here You Are.
17 years after retiring, Canadian icon Anne Murray returns with new music
The country star breathes new life into long-forgotten recordings on Here You Are.
On Euro-Country, the Dublin-born artist draws on country music’s knack for storytelling to revisit her memories of Ireland’s economic crash in the 2000s.
‘It’s a very Irish thing’: CMAT on why making country pop felt inevitable
On Euro-Country, the Dublin-born artist draws on country music’s knack for storytelling to revisit her memories of Ireland’s economic crash in the 2000s.
The Canadian songwriter reflects on home and ambition as his sound grows bolder on Further from the Country.
On his latest album, William Prince writes his way back to Peguis First Nation
The Canadian songwriter reflects on home and ambition as his sound grows bolder on Further from the Country.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison joins us to talk about why the East Coast rap group Main Source deserves a spot as one of…
The unsung classic that helped define hip-hop’s golden age
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison joins us to talk about why the East Coast rap group Main Source deserves a spot as one of…
Guitarist and producer Paul Castelluzzo channels jazz foundations and years of pop studio work into Holy Water.
Jazz obsession fuels Hether’s genre-bending album, ‘Holy Water’
Guitarist and producer Paul Castelluzzo channels jazz foundations and years of pop studio work into Holy Water.
The singer-songwriter joins World Cafe for a new installment of Backtracking, where musicians revisit songs from their back catalog that have shaped their careers.
The song Josh Ritter was nervous to share and more stories from his catalog
The singer-songwriter joins World Cafe for a new installment of Backtracking, where musicians revisit songs from their back catalog that have shaped their careers.
The 7-piece Boston outfit performs live in the World Cafe studio.
Forged in isolation, Couch is ready for the big stage on ‘Big Talk’
The 7-piece Boston outfit performs live in the World Cafe studio.
Listen to Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory perform at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.
Tune in to a Sharon Van Etten mini-concert
Listen to Sharon Van Etten and the Attachment Theory perform at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.
Kirby Lauryen Dockery has written for stars like Rihanna and Beyoncé, but her latest album centers her own creative legacy.
KIRBY’s Mississippi roots echo through ‘Miss Black America’
Kirby Lauryen Dockery has written for stars like Rihanna and Beyoncé, but her latest album centers her own creative legacy.
Frontman Chino Moreno says the alternative rock band has defied expectations at every turn. Their Grammy-nominated 10th studio album is no different.
Deftones bet against Y2K nostalgia. The move paid off on ‘private music’
Frontman Chino Moreno says the alternative rock band has defied expectations at every turn. Their Grammy-nominated 10th studio album is no different.
The Hawaiian ukulele marvel is joined by Yo-Yo Ma and Michael McDonald on his new holiday album, Tis The Season.
Jake Shimabukuro rings in the holidays with ‘Tis The Season’
The Hawaiian ukulele marvel is joined by Yo-Yo Ma and Michael McDonald on his new holiday album, Tis The Season.
The Americana band join us to talk about their first-ever holiday album, OCMS Xmas.
Happy holidays from Old Crow Medicine Show
The Americana band join us to talk about their first-ever holiday album, OCMS Xmas.
The Canadian singer-songwriter talks about working with Jason Isbell, plus Edwards performs songs from Billionaire live.
Kathleen Edwards on her latest album, ‘Billionaire’
The Canadian singer-songwriter talks about working with Jason Isbell, plus Edwards performs songs from Billionaire live.
The English pop band says their latest album will be their last.
Saint Etienne go out with a big party on ‘International’
The English pop band says their latest album will be their last.
If you're looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits.
Ditching music algorithms? Here are 12 streaming alternatives to explore
If you're looking to shake things up in the new year, these streaming platforms will help you diversify your music-listening habits.
The Louisiana musicians team up for a set that includes a Haitian folk classic.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Leyla McCalla & Louis Michot
The Louisiana musicians team up for a set that includes a Haitian folk classic.
The American funk band, led by George Clinton, made more than just music — they had a revolutionary vision including stage performance, art and…
Celebrating 50 years of Parliament’s ‘Mothership Connection’
The American funk band, led by George Clinton, made more than just music — they had a revolutionary vision including stage performance, art and…
The making of Tweedy's massive triple album was a family affair, with his sons providing percussion, vocals and synthesizer work to the record.
How Jeff Tweedy’s sons gave ‘Twilight Override’ an extra layer of trust
The making of Tweedy's massive triple album was a family affair, with his sons providing percussion, vocals and synthesizer work to the record.
The Canadian indie rock musician performs music from her latest album, I Went to Find You.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Amy Millan
The Canadian indie rock musician performs music from her latest album, I Went to Find You.
On her latest album, the California singer-songwriter creates delicate but powerful songs about falling in and out of love.
How Madison Cunningham went from heartbreak to writer’s block to ‘Ace’
On her latest album, the California singer-songwriter creates delicate but powerful songs about falling in and out of love.
The Kentucky-born musician's latest album, Planting by the Signs, ruminates on the Appalachian traditions she grew up with.
How living ‘by the signs’ led S.G. Goodman to her latest album
The Kentucky-born musician's latest album, Planting by the Signs, ruminates on the Appalachian traditions she grew up with.
To close out the year, World Cafe shares some of their personal favorite music-related moments.
13 musical moments World Cafe loved in 2025
To close out the year, World Cafe shares some of their personal favorite music-related moments.
The New York band performs tracks from their latest album, Dance Called Memory.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Nation of Language
The New York band performs tracks from their latest album, Dance Called Memory.
The English percussionist is best known for his work with The Smile and Sons of Kemet, but Skinner refines his own voice on his…
Tom Skinner pushes his compositional skills on ‘Kaleidoscopic Visions’
The English percussionist is best known for his work with The Smile and Sons of Kemet, but Skinner refines his own voice on his…
The singer-songwriter embraces the producer role on her latest album, Neon Grey Midnight Green, plus Case talks about her new memoir, The Harder I…
Neko Case is a force of nature on her latest album
The singer-songwriter embraces the producer role on her latest album, Neon Grey Midnight Green, plus Case talks about her new memoir, The Harder I…
Florence Welch talks about Everybody Scream, plus the band performs live from Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Florence + the Machine lets out a ‘scream of feminine fury’ on their latest album
Florence Welch talks about Everybody Scream, plus the band performs live from Electric Lady Studios in New York City.
Frontman Jim James, of My Morning Jacket, joins World Cafe for a new installment of Backtracking.
Why My Morning Jacket wrote an elegy and other stories from their back catalog
Frontman Jim James, of My Morning Jacket, joins World Cafe for a new installment of Backtracking.
The Oklahoma City singer-songwriter's tunes will break your heart, then mend it.
Ken Pomeroy on her latest album, ‘Cruel Joke’
The Oklahoma City singer-songwriter's tunes will break your heart, then mend it.
The drummer and jazz bandleader turns his seventh album into a party, including Snarky Puppy's Michael League, guitarist Charlie Hunter and singer Lalah Hathaway.
Nate Smith on his latest album, ‘LIVE-ACTION’
The drummer and jazz bandleader turns his seventh album into a party, including Snarky Puppy's Michael League, guitarist Charlie Hunter and singer Lalah Hathaway.
Long inspired by Elliott Smith, Daffo worked with Smith's frequent collaborator, producer Rob Schnapf, on their debut album.
Daffo on their debut album, ‘Where the Earth Bends’
Long inspired by Elliott Smith, Daffo worked with Smith's frequent collaborator, producer Rob Schnapf, on their debut album.
The Canadian indie rock band worked remotely to make their sophomore album.
Foxwarren on their latest album, ‘2’
The Canadian indie rock band worked remotely to make their sophomore album.
The Scottish-American rock star teams up with New York's Ghost Train Orchestra.
David Byrne on his latest album, ‘Who Is the Sky?’
The Scottish-American rock star teams up with New York's Ghost Train Orchestra.
The country singer's record has been nominated for a Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
Lukas Nelson on his debut solo album, ‘American Romance’
The country singer's record has been nominated for a Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
Yaya Bey performs live from her new album, do it afraid, and talks about finding joy and having fun, even when it might seem…
Yaya Bey on her latest album, ‘do it afraid’
Yaya Bey performs live from her new album, do it afraid, and talks about finding joy and having fun, even when it might seem…
The Michigan musician performs a set recorded at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Michigander
The Michigan musician performs a set recorded at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.
The Toronto punk band pared down their creative process with help from producer John Congleton.
PUP on their latest LP, ‘Who Will Look After the Dogs?’
The Toronto punk band pared down their creative process with help from producer John Congleton.
On Nobody's Girl, the singer-songwriter offers her perspective on her high-profile split from Jason Isbell.
At first, Amanda Shires wasn’t sure she wanted to write about her divorce
On Nobody's Girl, the singer-songwriter offers her perspective on her high-profile split from Jason Isbell.
The two multi-instrumentalists share insights from the making of their latest collaborative record.
Blake Mills, Pino Palladino team up again on ‘That Wasn’t A Dream’
The two multi-instrumentalists share insights from the making of their latest collaborative record.
Listen to the English songwriter and guitarist perform at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Richard Thompson
Listen to the English songwriter and guitarist perform at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.
The British rock band talks about life on the road and making their third album in Norway.
Sports Team change up their sound on ‘Boys These Days’
The British rock band talks about life on the road and making their third album in Norway.
The four piece treats you to group harmonies and a fuller sound on their new album, Lovesick.
Tune in to a mini-concert with The Happy Fits
The four piece treats you to group harmonies and a fuller sound on their new album, Lovesick.
The indie folk band enlisted Lin-Manuel Miranda to tell the story of a shipwrecked crew on Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan.
The Mountain Goats’ new record weaves a tale fit for Broadway
The indie folk band enlisted Lin-Manuel Miranda to tell the story of a shipwrecked crew on Through This Fire Across from Peter Balkan.
The singer-songwriter decamped to Aaron Dessner's Long Pond Studio in upstate New York to record her new album, Returning to Myself.
For Brandi Carlile, solitude is overrated
The singer-songwriter decamped to Aaron Dessner's Long Pond Studio in upstate New York to record her new album, Returning to Myself.
The blues musician from Clarksdale, Miss., also talks about his new record label and searching for the next generation of blues talent.
Blues phenom Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram on his latest album, ‘Hard Road’
The blues musician from Clarksdale, Miss., also talks about his new record label and searching for the next generation of blues talent.
On their fourth album, the American rock band refined their innovative sound, which had long been inspired by Black music traditions.
Celebrating 45 years of Talking Heads’ ‘Remain in Light’
On their fourth album, the American rock band refined their innovative sound, which had long been inspired by Black music traditions.
Zydeco veteran Jeffery Broussard teamed up with members of the New Orleans TBC Brass Band and a swing band's rhythm section for Bayou Moonlight, a…
Acadiana Music Showcase: Jeffery Broussard & The Nighttime Syndicate
Zydeco veteran Jeffery Broussard teamed up with members of the New Orleans TBC Brass Band and a swing band's rhythm section for Bayou Moonlight, a…
Historian Dorothy Williams explains why Montreal became a center for jazz music.
‘It was never taped’: There’s a missing piece to Montreal’s jazz history
Historian Dorothy Williams explains why Montreal became a center for jazz music.
Jasamine White-Gluz takes us back to the early aughts, when the city was experiencing a boom of DIY music.
‘DIY will never die’: No Joy remembers the heyday of Montreal’s Mile End
Jasamine White-Gluz takes us back to the early aughts, when the city was experiencing a boom of DIY music.
World Cafe is kicking off its latest Sense of Place series with a playlist that offers a glimpse of Montreal's lively music scene.
What does Montreal sound like?
World Cafe is kicking off its latest Sense of Place series with a playlist that offers a glimpse of Montreal's lively music scene.
The composer and bandleader talks about his latest album and founding a new group called Ursa Major.
Christian McBride is shepherding the next generation of jazz musicians
The composer and bandleader talks about his latest album and founding a new group called Ursa Major.
The Grammy Award-winning musician is used to playing for big crowds, but there was one person whose opinion mattered more than anyone else's: her…
‘Have I gone too far?’: Sarah McLachlan faces her toughest critic on new album
The Grammy Award-winning musician is used to playing for big crowds, but there was one person whose opinion mattered more than anyone else's: her…
Days before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl announcement, World Cafe spoke to Alt.Latino hosts Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras about his 31-date residency in Puerto Rico.
Expect a lot of Puerto Rican pride at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Days before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl announcement, World Cafe spoke to Alt.Latino hosts Anamaria Sayre and Felix Contreras about his 31-date residency in Puerto Rico.
The jazz musician reimagines hip-hop classics by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Kassa Overall connects the dots between jazz and hip-hop on ‘CREAM’
The jazz musician reimagines hip-hop classics by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan and more.
The Swedish musician branches out into jazz and soul on her debut solo album.
Little Dragon’s Yukimi embraces the feminine on ‘For You’
The Swedish musician branches out into jazz and soul on her debut solo album.
David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney.
‘I don’t feel like getting up’: Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s
David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney.
The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.
Adrian Sherwood ponders ‘The Collapse of Everything’
The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.
The Culture Corner: Santana’s ‘Abraxas’ was a blend of musical traditions
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.
Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing.
How Stephen King helped The Beths’ Liz Stokes write again
Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing.
The folk duo's new album is about lowering your defenses in a post-pandemic world.
Watchhouse on their latest album, ‘Rituals’
The folk duo's new album is about lowering your defenses in a post-pandemic world.
When Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins and Sarah Jarosz reconnected in 2021, the bluegrass supergroup wasn't intending to make a new album.
‘Refuge in moments of uncertainty’: I’m With Her reconvene for another rousing record
When Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins and Sarah Jarosz reconnected in 2021, the bluegrass supergroup wasn't intending to make a new album.
What started as a three-hour concert in 1974 has grown into three-day event celebrating Southern Louisiana's music and culture.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
What started as a three-hour concert in 1974 has grown into three-day event celebrating Southern Louisiana's music and culture.
Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider talks about the band's latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. Plus, the band performs live.
Lord Huron explores ‘the big mysteries’ on the band’s latest album
Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider talks about the band's latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. Plus, the band performs live.
The London-based septet perform songs from their latest album, Tuff Times Never Last.
Kokoroko’s set for World Cafe made heartbeats bounce
The London-based septet perform songs from their latest album, Tuff Times Never Last.
Just like Phish and the Grateful Dead before them, rising jam band stars Goose have inspired a very passionate fan following. Plus, they perform…
The jams just keep flowing on Goose’s ‘Chain Yer Dragon’
Just like Phish and the Grateful Dead before them, rising jam band stars Goose have inspired a very passionate fan following. Plus, they perform…
Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument.…
Friedberg on their debut album, ‘Hardcore Workout Queen’
Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument.…
The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.
Why ‘lone wolf’ Samantha Crain opened up her creative process on ‘Gumshoe’
The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.
The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines.
What exactly is butt rock? It depends on who you ask
The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines.
Gracie and Julie Babineaux have been making Cajun music for over a decade, writing and performing in Louisiana French. Their new album, Sans Soulier,…
Acadiana Music Showcase: Babineaux Sisters
Gracie and Julie Babineaux have been making Cajun music for over a decade, writing and performing in Louisiana French. Their new album, Sans Soulier,…
Originally ignored by fans in the U.K., the psychedelic funk band was later embraced by hip-hop groups like De La Soul and The Fugees.
British funk band Cymande are finally getting their flowers
Originally ignored by fans in the U.K., the psychedelic funk band was later embraced by hip-hop groups like De La Soul and The Fugees.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the impact of the American hard rock band's sophomore album.
Living Colour’s ‘Time’s Up’ was a reclamation of rock music’s Black roots
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the impact of the American hard rock band's sophomore album.
Natalie Bergman discusses how her latest album, My Home is Not in This World, was sparked by new beginnings, including becoming a mother. Plus,…
Natalie Bergman is looking at the world for the first time
Natalie Bergman discusses how her latest album, My Home is Not in This World, was sparked by new beginnings, including becoming a mother. Plus,…
The 30-year-old musician blends country, jam and rock into an out-of-this-world sound.
The sound of ‘cosmic country,’ according to its architect, Daniel Donato
The 30-year-old musician blends country, jam and rock into an out-of-this-world sound.
The Puerto Rican duo test the limits of their vulnerability on their sophomore album, plus they perform live in the studio.
On ‘Se Amaba Así,’ Buscabulla fight to keep romance alive
The Puerto Rican duo test the limits of their vulnerability on their sophomore album, plus they perform live in the studio.
Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World…
After a breakout year, Self Esteem is learning that confidence isn’t a given
Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World…
The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.
How a bike ride in India helped inspire Born Ruffians’ latest album
The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.
Molly Tuttle talks about writing her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, with her partner Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show; meeting Ringo…
Where can bluegrass go next? Molly Tuttle has an idea
Molly Tuttle talks about writing her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, with her partner Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show; meeting Ringo…
The Grammy-nominated producer and DJ talks about how her latest album, Eternal Reverie, became a tribute to her best friend and tour manager, who…
After her friend’s death, TOKiMONSTA’s latest record became a loving eulogy
The Grammy-nominated producer and DJ talks about how her latest album, Eternal Reverie, became a tribute to her best friend and tour manager, who…
Mike Hadreas, of Perfume Genius, talks about his latest album, Glory, and he performs in an exclusive set for World Cafe.
Why is Perfume Genius obsessed with demented things?
Mike Hadreas, of Perfume Genius, talks about his latest album, Glory, and he performs in an exclusive set for World Cafe.
Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe.
This Dutch indie rock band’s music is fueled by extremes
Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe.
The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break,…
After a stormy album cycle, The Black Keys bounce right back with a new LP
The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break,…
On the next World Cafe, Hamilton Leithauser joins us from his Brooklyn studio to discuss his latest solo album, This Side of the Island.…
Hamilton Leithauser on his latest album, ‘This Side of the Island’
On the next World Cafe, Hamilton Leithauser joins us from his Brooklyn studio to discuss his latest solo album, This Side of the Island.…
The Haim sisters released I Quit earlier this year. They join us to talk about the virtue in walking away, plus why getting the…
Should you call it quits? HAIM says yes.
The Haim sisters released I Quit earlier this year. They join us to talk about the virtue in walking away, plus why getting the…
The Toronto-based pop group, led by Meghan Remy, performs songs from its latest album, Scratch It.
Tune into a mini-concert with U.S. Girls
The Toronto-based pop group, led by Meghan Remy, performs songs from its latest album, Scratch It.
After the departure of frontman Isaac Wood, the English rock band reconfigured and uncovered exciting new sounds in the process.
‘Forever Howlong’ is a new frontier for Black Country, New Road
After the departure of frontman Isaac Wood, the English rock band reconfigured and uncovered exciting new sounds in the process.
From Addis Ababa and Atlanta to Los Angeles, Mereba's sophomore album is a love letter to the past and the present.
Mereba on her latest album, ‘The Breeze Grew a Fire’
From Addis Ababa and Atlanta to Los Angeles, Mereba's sophomore album is a love letter to the past and the present.
On her first record following her divorce, the Texas star navigates her bisexuality, motherhood and the do's and don'ts of dating in your 30s.
Maren Morris is searching for something sweeter on ‘Dreamsicle’
On her first record following her divorce, the Texas star navigates her bisexuality, motherhood and the do's and don'ts of dating in your 30s.
The musician joins us to talk about her latest album, Slang Spirituals.
How a Nina Simone cover helped Lady Blackbird take flight
The musician joins us to talk about her latest album, Slang Spirituals.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison joins us to explain the legacy of Scott's debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?
The Culture Corner: 25 years ago, Jill introduced herself to the world
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison joins us to explain the legacy of Scott's debut album, Who Is Jill Scott?
The musician joins us to talk about his new album, Paradise Now.
How Nigerian British pop star Obongjayar found his voice
The musician joins us to talk about his new album, Paradise Now.
The alt-country star's upcoming album, out Aug. 29, is the first record that Price has made in Music City, her home for more than…
Margo Price makes her defiant return to Nashville on ‘Hard Headed Woman’
The alt-country star's upcoming album, out Aug. 29, is the first record that Price has made in Music City, her home for more than…
A ninth-generation Louisiana Creole, Simien's music takes the swamp roots of her upbringing and mixes it with some sweet Memphis soul.
Acadiana Music Showcase: Marcella Simien
A ninth-generation Louisiana Creole, Simien's music takes the swamp roots of her upbringing and mixes it with some sweet Memphis soul.
The rapper and producer talks about his latest album, All American F*ckboy.
Duckwrth released his latest project with help from a bold alter ego
The rapper and producer talks about his latest album, All American F*ckboy.
The Southern California-raised musician talks about her stunning sophomore album, I Don't Know How But They Found Me!
For Jensen McRae, songwriting is alchemy and her latest album is gold
The Southern California-raised musician talks about her stunning sophomore album, I Don't Know How But They Found Me!
Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live.
Lucius create a world all their own on their latest record
Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live.
The English band's sophomore album, moisturizer, is out today. Co-founder Rhian Teasdale joins World Cafe to talk about it.
Wet Leg are back with a slick new record
The English band's sophomore album, moisturizer, is out today. Co-founder Rhian Teasdale joins World Cafe to talk about it.
The Memphis band performs songs from their new album, Family.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Southern Avenue
The Memphis band performs songs from their new album, Family.
To commemorate 10 years of SOPHIE's debut, World Cafe put together a mix of "proto-hyperpop" tracks.
10 songs that were hyperpop before the subgenre was born
To commemorate 10 years of SOPHIE's debut, World Cafe put together a mix of "proto-hyperpop" tracks.
Funk band Galactic teams up with Irma Thomas, the "Soul Queen of New Orleans," for a new record of original material.
Two of New Orleans’ heavy-hitters unite on ‘Audience With the Queen’
Funk band Galactic teams up with Irma Thomas, the "Soul Queen of New Orleans," for a new record of original material.
The Japanese singer-songwriter traveled captured field recordings for her latest album, Luminescent Creatures.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Ichiko Aoba
The Japanese singer-songwriter traveled captured field recordings for her latest album, Luminescent Creatures.
After a spot on the Italian version of The X Factor didn't help her as much as she'd hoped, the singer-songwriter took matters into…
Sense of Place: Italian singer-songwriter Ariete has her sights set on stardom
After a spot on the Italian version of The X Factor didn't help her as much as she'd hoped, the singer-songwriter took matters into…
Six Bars Jail, a small club located just outside of Florence, Italy, was founded in 2006.
Sense of Place: Finger-style guitar is king at this Tuscan music venue
Six Bars Jail, a small club located just outside of Florence, Italy, was founded in 2006.
Marco Contestabile makes psychedelic blues music influenced by Tarquinia, where he grew up.
Sense of Place: Black Snake Moan is inspired by his ancient Italian home
Marco Contestabile makes psychedelic blues music influenced by Tarquinia, where he grew up.
Some of the Italian composer's most memorable film scores were recorded at Forum Studios in Rome's Parioli neighborhood.
Sense of Place: Step inside the Roman studio where Ennio Morricone made magic
Some of the Italian composer's most memorable film scores were recorded at Forum Studios in Rome's Parioli neighborhood.
The Italian pianist and composer returns to his childhood in Turin on his latest album, The Summer Portraits.
Sense of Place: Ludovico Einaudi is one of the most streamed composers of all time
The Italian pianist and composer returns to his childhood in Turin on his latest album, The Summer Portraits.
The Milan-based musician draws on both her mother's Italian side of the family and her father's Palestinian heritage.
Sense of Place: Born in Rome, Laila Al Habash had to leave to find her voice
The Milan-based musician draws on both her mother's Italian side of the family and her father's Palestinian heritage.
Weird Bloom's music is psychedelic and catchy, and it kind of sounds like T. rex.
Sense of Place: This psych-rock band is fostering an indie rock scene in Rome
Weird Bloom's music is psychedelic and catchy, and it kind of sounds like T. rex.
Four Flies Records founder Pier de Sanctis explains what makes these increasingly rare soundtracks so special.
Sense of Place: This Roman record label works to preserve ‘B movie’ scores
Four Flies Records founder Pier de Sanctis explains what makes these increasingly rare soundtracks so special.
From its underground psychedelic scene to iconic cinematic composers, Rome is a city rich in musical history. For our latest Sense of Place series,…
Immerse yourself in the music of Rome with this World Cafe mixtape
From its underground psychedelic scene to iconic cinematic composers, Rome is a city rich in musical history. For our latest Sense of Place series,…
Viral hits can be a blessing and a curse. Out of nowhere, millions of people know who you are, or at least think they…
Gigi Perez sails past her viral moment on her debut album
Viral hits can be a blessing and a curse. Out of nowhere, millions of people know who you are, or at least think they…
On Japanese Breakfast’s melancholic record, Michelle Zauner might be ‘the happiest’ she’s ever been
Honoring the life of Kris Kristofferson by revisiting his intimate World Cafe interview and performance
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on World Cafe Do you remember your first mixtape? That sense of wonder, discovery and personal taste you get from a…
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on the songs that changed his life
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy on World Cafe Do you remember your first mixtape? That sense of wonder, discovery and personal taste you get from a…
21 Days of Música Latina: World Cafe celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a parade of playlists
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Protected: Joe P delivers fuzzy guitar rock on ‘French Blonde’
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<i>Misadventures Of Doomscroller</i> hopes to pull you away from the information overload
For 50 years, Keb's made music that's resonated deeply with people — and he's nowhere close to calling it a career. His latest album…
Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Keb’ Mo’
For 50 years, Keb's made music that's resonated deeply with people — and he's nowhere close to calling it a career. His latest album…
Though it feels like just yesterday that Jason Isbell released Reunions and we got incredible releases from Phoebe Bridgers, My Morning Jacket and Fiona…
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2020
Though it feels like just yesterday that Jason Isbell released Reunions and we got incredible releases from Phoebe Bridgers, My Morning Jacket and Fiona…
Amythyst Kiah's debut solo album, Wary + Strange, with its unusual combination of roots influences and alternative sounds, features the Grammy-nominated song, "Black Myself."
Live from the National Museum of African American Music: Amythyst Kiah
Amythyst Kiah's debut solo album, Wary + Strange, with its unusual combination of roots influences and alternative sounds, features the Grammy-nominated song, "Black Myself."
In Parquet Court's latest album, Sympathy For Life, The band brings in more synths, keyboards and dance than ever before.
In their latest album, Parquet Courts remain hard to define
In Parquet Court's latest album, Sympathy For Life, The band brings in more synths, keyboards and dance than ever before.