World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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

2024-12-2038:49

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

2024-12-1815:02

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

2024-12-1716:05

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

2024-12-1322:52

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

Michael Kiwanuka strips back his sound on 'Small Changes'

2024-11-2234:32

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

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

2024-11-2237:09

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

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

2024-11-2132:14

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

Acadiana Music Spotlight: Julian Primeaux

2024-11-1921:50

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

Nick Lowe on his latest album, 'Indoor Safari'

2024-11-1543:24

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

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

2024-11-1230:38

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

The Softies return with 'The Bed I Made'

2024-11-1138:42

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

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

2024-11-0825:38

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

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

2024-11-0726:44

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

Saxophonist Colin Stetson's performance style is breathtaking, literally

2024-11-0542:44

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

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Pamela Greenstein

Great interview for this Journey fan!

Oct 26th

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