World Cafe Words and Music Podcast podcast

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

 

#42

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/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

8 hrs Ago

24 MINS

24:36

8 hrs Ago


#41

'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/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

03 May 2024

28 MINS

28:37

03 May 2024


#40

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/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

01 May 2024

22 MINS

22:12

01 May 2024


#39

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/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

30 Apr 2024

36 MINS

36:46

30 Apr 2024


#38

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/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

29 Apr 2024

11 MINS

11:36

29 Apr 2024


#37

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/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

26 Apr 2024

23 MINS

23:20

26 Apr 2024


#36

30A Songwriters Sessions: Grace Potter

Watch Grace Potter perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

10 MINS

10:52

24 Apr 2024


#35

The Culture Corner: Soul II Soul made waves on both sides of the Atlantic

World Cafe takes a look back at the British music collective's impactful debut album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

24 Apr 2024

15 MINS

15:16

24 Apr 2024


#34

Lizzie No's 'Halfsies' is like an epic role-playing video game

The Nashville-based musician modeled her latest album as a video game journey, complete with a character named Miss Freedomland.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

18 Apr 2024

41 MINS

41:33

18 Apr 2024


#33

Maggie Rogers made 'Don't Forget Me' with the pedal to the floor

The singer-songwriter spent just five days at Electric Lady Studios making her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

16 Apr 2024

19 MINS

19:22

16 Apr 2024


#32

Tune in to a mini-concert with Lo Moon

The LA-based psychedelic pop band performs songs from their latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

23 MINS

23:11

15 Apr 2024


#31

Laura Jane Grace confronts past pain on 'Hole In My Head'

The musician, and founder of punk band Against Me!, talks about her latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

12 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:22

12 Apr 2024


#30

Lindsay Lou taps into the divine feminine on 'Queen of Time'

The Nashville singer-songwriter's latest album features collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

11 Apr 2024

11 MINS

11:33

11 Apr 2024


#29

Brigitte Calls Me Baby is riding a retro rock and roll wave

The Chicago band showcases their nostalgic, yet fresh, sound on This House is Made of Corners.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

26 MINS

26:12

10 Apr 2024


#28

Listen to Hermanos Gutiérrez's hypnotic guitar interplay

The brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

09 Apr 2024

18 MINS

18:02

09 Apr 2024


#27

Tommy Emmanuel shows off his 'fearless' fingerpicking style

One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

16 MINS

16:44

04 Apr 2024


#26

Jamila Woods' latest album strikes for the root of love and heartache

The Chicago-based songwriter and poet talks about her latest album, Water Made Us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

03 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:04

03 Apr 2024


#25

Jacob Collier's sonic world keeps expanding on 'Djesse Vol. 4'

The British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

22 MINS

22:37

01 Apr 2024


#24

Aoife O'Donovan mines a century of women's rights on her latest album

The Grammy Award-winning songwriter drew inspiration from the 19th Amendment to pen her latest album, All My Friends.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

29 Mar 2024

28 MINS

28:37

29 Mar 2024


#23

The Culture Corner: Stevie Wonder's prolific pen extended to other artists

The songwriting legend wrote songs for the likes of Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

26 Mar 2024

18 MINS

18:41

26 Mar 2024


#22

The Black Crowes reignite their passion for rock on 'Happiness Bastards'

The Atlanta rock band return with their first album in over a decade.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

22 Mar 2024

27 MINS

27:38

22 Mar 2024


#21

Sarah Jarosz opens up her creative process on 'Polaroid Lovers'

The Grammy-winning artist talks about embracing a more collaborative spirit on her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: [podcastchoices.com/adchoices] (https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices) [NPR Privacy Policy] (https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy) ... Read more

21 Mar 2024

34 MINS

34:21

21 Mar 2024