World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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Sense of Place: This Harvard Square club is a longtime haven for folk musicians

2025-01-2113:03

Since 1958, Club Passim has hosted a plethora of folk legends like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and many more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Billy Strings on his latest album, 'Highway Prayers'

2025-01-1725:44

The guitarist and singer-songwriter delves further into his bluegrass roots on his major-label studio debut.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Culture Corner: 25 years later, D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' still sounds groundbreaking

2025-01-1613:02

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Acadiana Music Spotlight: Bruisey Peets

2025-01-1413:20

Bruisey Peets is the musical alter ego of Ben Usie, who makes what has been deemed "queer swamp pop."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Willie Watson rediscovered his voice on his latest self-titled record

2025-01-1336:20

The musician and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show put his songwriting chops to the test on Willie Watson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

How Big Thief found a kindred soul in Tucker Zimmerman

2025-01-1033:12

Zimmerman, who has been recording since the 60s, made his latest album, Dance of Love, with the indie folk band.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Tune in to a mini-concert with Tagua Tagua

2025-01-0917:19

The Brazilian indie pop band performs songs from its 2020 debut full length as well as from its latest album, Tanto.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Peter Cat Recording Co. on the ambitious sound of 'BETA'

2025-01-0819:22

Suryakant Sawhney and Kartik Pillai of the Indian rock band talk about making their latest album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

50 albums in, Herb Alpert rarely looks at the past

2025-01-0329:53

The trumpeter, record producer and visual artist tells stories from his time at A&R Records, working with the Carpenters and his latest album, 50.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wasia Project on their latest EP, 'Isotope'

2025-01-0239:25

The sibling duo talk about recording their latest EP, plus they perform live for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The secret to Nardwuar's interviews? Avoid 'boring' at all costs.

2024-12-2038:45

The Canadian journalist peels back the curtain on his high-energy, yet deeply researched, interview style.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard trusted their instincts on 'Flight b741'

2024-12-1921:00

For their latest album, the Australian rock band took a looser and more collaborative approach to songwriting.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Acadiana Music Spotlight: The Debtors

2024-12-1814:56

Hear a live performance from this indie rock quintet hailing from Lafayette, La.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Culture Corner: Remembering Quincy Jones

2024-12-1716:17

World Cafe's John Morrison revisits the late record producer and composer's impact in popular music.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For Lupe Fiasco, rap has always been a scholastic endeavor

2024-12-1323:00

The Grammy-winning rapper talks about his latest album, Samurai, and why he believes rap is all about technique and form.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ben Folds brings a dose of wit to the holidays on 'Sleigher'

2024-12-1236:40

The singer-songwriter reflects on the power of tradition on his first Christmas album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Elsy Wameyo embraces duality on 'Saint Sinner'

2024-12-1132:511

The Kenyan-born and Adelaide-based musician talks about the duality behind her debut album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Orla Gartland sets her own rules on 'Everybody Needs A Hero'

2024-12-0936:01

The Irish musician talks about her latest album, and what it takes to be a truly independent, self-funded artist.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Looper at the ready, Marc Rebillet is game for anything

2024-12-0444:27

Watch the music producer and streamer improvise songs about public radio pledge drives and more, live in the studio.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Culture Corner: 35 years of Queen Latifah's 'All Hail the Queen'

2024-11-2613:28

We take a look at the groundbreaking 1989 debut record from the rapper, singer and actress.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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