World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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

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

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

12-20
38:49

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

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

12-19
21:00

Acadiana Music Spotlight: The Debtors

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

12-18
15:02

The Culture Corner: Remembering Quincy Jones

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

12-17
16:05

For Lupe Fiasco, rap has always been a scholastic endeavor

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

12-13
22:52

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

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

12-12
36:40

Elsy Wameyo embraces duality on 'Saint Sinner'

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

12-11
32:51

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

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

12-09
36:01

Looper at the ready, Marc Rebillet is game for anything

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

12-04
44:27

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

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

11-26
13:28

Michael Kiwanuka strips back his sound on 'Small Changes'

The English singer, songwriter and producer says his fourth record represents a period of big life changes.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-22
34:32

Father John Misty's new record feels like an ending, but it's not his last

Father John Misty's Josh Tillman talks about his sixth studio album, Mahashmashana, which is Sanskrit for "great cremation ground."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-22
37:09

WATCH: The Heavy Heavy leans into a larger-than-life sound on 'One of a Kind'

Check out the U.K. band's live performance from this year's XPoNential Music Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-21
32:14

Acadiana Music Spotlight: Julian Primeaux

Hear a live performance from the Louisiana Music Hall of Famer with a gritty southern rock and blues sound.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-19
21:50

Nick Lowe on his latest album, 'Indoor Safari'

Find out how Lowe's longtime backing band, Los Straitjackets, were were the catalyst for the songwriter's return to recording albums.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-15
43:24

X aren't interested in reliving old memories on 'Smoke & Fiction'

The punk pioneers talk about their ninth and final studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-12
30:38

The Softies return with 'The Bed I Made'

The pop minimalists return with a record that feels like calling up an old friend.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-11
38:42

How 'Roxanne' changed Sting's life and more stories from his back catalog

Find out which songs the English musician chose to perform for World Cafe's new feature called Backtracking.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-08
25:38

Mondo Cozmo on his latest album, 'It's PRINCIPLE!'

The Philadelphia musician delivers his most cohesive record to date.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-07
26:44

Saxophonist Colin Stetson's performance style is breathtaking, literally

The saxophonist has spent his life developing his unique, physically demanding performance style.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

11-05
42:44

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thank you for this show. I found a new artist. I like every bit of it.

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