World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
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For Philly's DIY music scene, the spirit is 'do it together'
Todd Rundgren remembers his formative years in Philly
Master bassist Stanley Clarke's 'quest in life' is simple: Sound great
Record producer Will Yip says Philly is the 'center of indie rock music'
There's no part of the music industry Dyana Williams hasn't touched
Acadiana Music Showcase: Dwight James & the Royals
Hiss Golden Messenger doesn't want to throw in the towel
Personal Records: Michael Imperioli
On his latest album, Rostam asks what it means to be American
Tune in to a mini-concert with Sotomayor
How Courtney Barnett's meeting with a mantis led to 'Creature of Habit'
Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
Why did José González use generative AI on his latest album?
Jazz guitar legend Bill Frisell looks back on his 40-year career
Joshua Ray Walker on his latest album, 'Ain’t Dead Yet'
Jack Antonoff on Bleachers' new album, 'everyone for ten minutes'
Tune in to a mini-concert with The Belair Lip Bombs
In 1971, Aretha Franklin captured the energy of the counterculture movement
Genesis Owusu on his latest album, 'Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge'
Acadiana Music Showcase: Corey Ledet
Tune in to a mini-concert with Julianna Riolino
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
MUNA makes 'all-consuming limerence' sound so good on new album
Amy Grant returns with 'The Me That Remains'
Samm Henshaw on his latest album, 'It Could Be Worse'
Kacey Musgraves is having the time of her life in the 'Middle of Nowhere'
Tune in to a mini-concert with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
Beverly and Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland are facing mortality with unadulterated joy
Acadiana Music Showcase: Grand Nathaniel
Squeeze closes the loop on songs they first started writing as teens
Jessie Ware dances toward something deeper on 'Superbloom'
How Rage Against the Machine's 'Evil Empire' unified the masses
Billy Idol has lived to tell his tale
Mariachi music and punk rock have more in common than you might think
Tune in to a mini-concert with MT Jones
Personal Records: Tim Heidecker
The comedian and musician joins World Cafe to share the songs that have shaped his life.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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 practice.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Langhorne Slim on his latest album, 'The Dreamin’ Kind'
The singer-songwriter's eighth studio album takes a turn toward rock.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Acadiana Music Showcase: Malentina
Malentina mixes musical influences from her birthplace in Puerto Rico with the culture of Southern Louisiana.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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 From Home project.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after experiencing 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 best friend.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Acadiana Music Showcase: Andrina Turenne
This Canadian folk singer-songwriter has strong ties to Southern Louisiana.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy