World Cafe is produced by WXPN in Philadelphia and distributed by NPR (National Public Radio).
It is hosted by Raina Douris, along with contributing host Stephen Kallao.
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In this session, we head into the new millennium, from the early 2000s to today — an era dominated by artists like Beyoncé, even though, as Morrison notes, critics didn't always "get it."
World Cafe caps off its exploration of the Black roots of R&B with a look at the genre in the 2000s, forward.
In his memoir, titled Still Alright, Kenny Loggins chronicles his journey to becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 1980s.
In his new memoir, titled Still Alright, Kenny Loggins chronicles his journey to becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 1980s.
Enjoy this mini-concert featuring songs from Shufflemania!, Robyn Hitchcock's latest album of surrealistic rock.
Enjoy this mini-concert featuring songs from Shufflemania!, Hitchcock's latest album of surrealistic rock.
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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Born in Zambia, raised in Botswana and having spent much of her music career in Australia, Sampa The Great returned to Zambia to make As Above So Below.
Country music belongs to anyone with a story. Adeem the Artist asks big questions about privilege, race and toxic masculinity on their new album White Trash Revelry. Hear a live performance in this session.
Country music belongs to anyone with a story. Adeem The Artist asks big questions about privilege, race and toxic masculinity on their new album White Trash Revelry.
In this session, Weyes Blood talks about the message behind her mesmerizing fifth studio album, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
The musician talks about the message behind her mesmerizing fifth studio album, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
Like a good wine pairing, don't miss U2's from our friends at All Songs Considered, on top of today's World Cafe session!
It's hard to overstate the kindness and good-natured humor the U2 singer and guitarist brought to this set, where they performed reimagined songs from All That You Can't Leave Behind.
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World Cafe host Raina Douris sits down with guitarist The Edge, who produced and curated U2's new collection of re-recordings.
World Cafe sits down with guitarist The Edge, who produced and curated the band's new collection of re-recordings.
Some of our friends in public radio curated a great lineup for SXSW's Radio Day Stage! starting today at 2pm CT.
Public Radio curated a lineup including Thee Sacred Souls, Aoife Nessa Frances, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and Debby Friday on Friday March 17.
U2’s new collection Songs of Surrender sees the band reworking 40 songs from their catalogue… and moving them from the arena… into a much more intimate space. Today, U2 guitarist The Edge shares early U2 stories, and talks about how playing old songs in fresh ways helped prepare them to start writing their next album of all new music. Tune in!
U2’s new collection Songs of Surrender sees the band reworking 40 songs from their catalogue... and moving them from the arena... into a much more intimate space.
The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for WXPN's Indie Rock Hit Parade, featured on the World Cafe.
The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for World Cafe.
In his memoir, titled Still Alright, Kenny Loggins chronicles his journey to becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 1980s.
In his new memoir, titled Still Alright, Kenny Loggins chronicles his journey to becoming one of the best-selling artists of the 1980s.
Listen live! curated a SXSW lineup including Thee Sacred Souls, Aoife Nessa Frances, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and DEBBY FRIDAY on Friday, March 17.
Public Radio curated a lineup including Thee Sacred Souls, Aoife Nessa Frances, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and Debby Friday on Friday March 17.
“King of soundtracks” Kenny Loggins created some of the best hits from 80’s blockbusters, while also being known for being a part of the rock duo, Loggins and Messina. Songs like “Im Alright” featured in the film Caddyshack and “Danger Zone” from Top Gun are just two of the many hits created by Loggin. Today, tune in for an encore of Loggins' latest World Cafe session to hear insight on his very appropriately titled memoir, 'Still Alright' and his hit-making process.
"King of soundtracks" Kenny Loggins created some of the best hits from 80's blockbusters, while also being known for being apart of the rock duo, Loggins and Messina.
World Cafe celebrates some of the greatest guitar players of all time, who just happen to be women.
Robyn Hitchcock has been releasing music since the 1970s. His latest album, Shufflemania!, was released in the Fall of 2022, and today, he shares an exclusive mini-concert, performing songs from the new album, as well as some of his classics. Tune in!
Robyn Hitchcock has been consistently releasing music since the 1970s, as both a solo artist and with his bands The Soft Boys and The Egyptians. His latest album, Shufflemania!, was released in the Fall of 2022 and features guest appearances from artists such as Brendan Benson, Johnny Marr, and Sean...
In this session, R&B Singer Omar Apollo talks about striving for musical perfection on his debut album, Ivory.
The R&B singer talks about striving for musical perfection on his debut album, Ivory.
Born in Zambia, raised in Botswana and having spent much of her music career in Australia, Sampa The Great returned to Zambia to make As Above So Below.
In 2019, Sampa The Great became the first woman of color to win Best Hip Hop Release at the ARIA awards in Australia. On today’s episode, we’ll hear how she came to work with the great Angelique Kidjo and what it was like to be claimed as an “Australian” artist when she didn’t feel like an Australian. Tune in!
Sampa The Great joins host Raina Douris In 2019, Sampa The Great became the first woman of color to win Best Hip Hop Release at the ARIA awards in Australia. Then she won the same award again the next year. Born in Zambia, Sampa moved back home to write and record a new album that
In this session, Philadelphia musician Ron Gallo shares his fears and observations on an increasingly anxiety-inducing world.
The Philadelphia musician shares his fears and observations on an increasingly anxiety-inducing world.
Country music belongs to anyone with a story. Adeem the Artist asks big questions about privilege, race and toxic masculinity on their new album White Trash Revelry. Hear a live performance in this session.
Country music belongs to anyone with a story. Adeem The Artist asks big questions about privilege, race and toxic masculinity on their new album White Trash Revelry.
After distancing themselves from country music, Adeem the Artist was drawn back to the genre due in part to the poetry of artists like John Prine and James McMurtry. They join us today to talk about their latest album, 'White Trash Revelry,' that examines their southern upbringing, asking big questions about racism, privilege, and authenticity.
After distancing themselves from country music, Adeem the Artist was drawn back to the genre due in part to the poetry of artists like John Prine and James McMurtry.
Hey, I’m Raina Douris. Here’s what’s coming this week on World Cafe.
3/13 - Adeem the Artist
3/14 - Sampa The Great
3/15 - Robyn Hitchcock
3/16 - Kenny Loggins
3/17 - U2
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With six platinum records and a career going on its fifth decade, "Weird Al" Yankovic went from parodying the biggest artist to becoming one.
With six platinum records and a career going on its fifth decade, "Weird Al" went from parodying the biggest artist to becoming one.
In this session, Weyes Blood talks about the message behind her mesmerizing fifth studio album, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
The musician talks about the message behind her mesmerizing fifth studio album, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for WXPN's Indie Rock Hit Parade, featured on the World Cafe.
The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for World Cafe.
World Cafe celebrates some of the greatest guitar players of all time, who just happen to be women.
In this session, R&B Singer Omar Apollo talks about striving for musical perfection on his debut album, Ivory.
The R&B singer talks about striving for musical perfection on his debut album, Ivory.
In this session, Philadelphia musician Ron Gallo shares his fears and observations on an increasingly anxiety-inducing world.
The Philadelphia musician shares his fears and observations on an increasingly anxiety-inducing world.
With Surrender, Maggie Rogers is figuring out what she can control, what she can't, and exactly what it means to accept and give in.
With Surrender, Rogers is figuring out what she can control, what she can't and exactly what it means to accept and give in.
In this session, Weyes Blood talks about the message behind her mesmerizing fifth studio album, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
The musician talks about the message behind her mesmerizing fifth studio album, And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.
On her latest album, Weyes Blood wanted to look past the “numbers and algorithms” that have come to dominate everyday life in search of something more human. Today, Weyes Blood’s Natalie Mering talks about the hopeful message behind the album and how she went from making dissonant noise rock to rich, melodic ballads. Tune in!
>On her latest album, Weyes Blood wanted to look past the “numbers and algorithms” that have come to dominate everyday life in search of something more human.
zzzahara explores the ways their hometown has grown and changed over the years.
The musician, who also plays with Eyedress, Simps and U.S. Velvet, explores the ways their hometown has grown and changed over the years.
The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for WXPN's Indie Rock Hit Parade, featured on the World Cafe.
The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for World Cafe.
The '90s saw the continued rise of powerhouse vocal groups in R&B music.
Will Sheff released his debut solo album, Nothing Special, in the Fall of 2022. Today, the Okkervil River founder and frontman performs a mini-concert of music from the new album on the World Cafe.
Will Sheff released his debut solo album, Nothing Special, in the Fall of 2022. The Okkervil River founder and frontman performs a mini concert of music from the new album on the World Cafe.
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Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 11/14 - Marcus King 11/15 - Friendship 11/16 - Sandy Alexg 1/17 - Tedeschi Trucks Band (Encore) 11/18 - Amy Ray Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 11/7 - Maggie Rogers 11/8 - Morgane Stapleton & chrisstapletonofficial 11/9 - Kiwi Jr. 11/10 - Catbite 11/11 - Marcus Mumford Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Happy Halloween! I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 10/31 - 60s 11/1 - 70s 11/2 - 80s 11/3 - 90s 11/4 - Phoenix Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 10/24 - Culture Corner: Janet Jackson 10/25 - Matt Nathanson 10/26 - #LovePublicRadioMusic 10/27 - Chicago 10/28 - Black Thought & DangerMouse Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 10/17 - Angel Olsen 10/18 - Get to the chorus (Encore) 10/19 - The B-52's (Encore) 10/20 - Belle & Sebastian 10/21 - Machine Gun Kelly Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 10/10 - Hurray for the Riff Raff 10/11 - Loretta Lynn 10/12 - Albums Turning 25 10/13 - La Santa Cecilia 10/14 - Nilüfer Yanya Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 10/3 - Combo Chimbita (Encore) 10/4 - Jeff "Skunk" Baxter 10/5 - The Mavericks (Encore) 10/6 - Amamaria Sayer (NPR's Alt.Latino) 10/7 - Bonnie Raitt Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 9/26 - Lido Pimienta 9/27 - Culture Corner 9/28 - beabadoobee 9/29 - Resistance Revival Chorus 9/30 - The Lumineers Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 9/19 - Adrian Quesada 9/20 - MUNA 9/21 - Jorge Drexler (Encore) 9/22 - Tim Heidecker 9/23 - Beth Orton Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Kallao, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 9/12 - Joan Shelley 9/13 - Name Check 9/14 - Wilco (Encore) 9/15 - LatinX Heritage Month 9/16 - Rhett Miller Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Kallao, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 9/5 - Amanda Shires 9/6 - Charley Crockett 9/7 - Joni Mitchell (Encore) 9/8 - Built to Spill 9/9 - Carlos Santana (Encore) Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 8/29 - My Ugly Clementine 8/30 - Tedeschi Trucks 8/31 - SOP Vienna 9/1 - Billie Eilish (Encore) 9/2 - Bilderbuch Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 8/22 - The Head and The Heart 8/23 - Blondie 8/24 - DIVES 8/25 - Yard Act (Encore) 8/26 - Jugo Ürdens Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 8/15 - Michaela Anne 8/16 - Catbite 8/17 - The Vegetable Orchestra 8/18 - Second Albums Playlist 8/19 - Sharktank Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 8/8 - Indigo De Souza 8/9 - Kate Bush (Encore) 8/10 - Tank and the Bangas 8/11 - MICHELLE 8/12 - Dawes Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 8/1 - Grace Cummings 8/2 - Wilco 8/3 - Kevin Morby 8/4 - Get to the Chorus 8/5 - Billy Bragg Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 7/25 - Animal Collective 7/26 - Culture Corner - Missy Elliot 7/27 - Warpaint 7/28 - Elizabeth King 7/29 - Maren Morris Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Kallao, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 7/18 - #Madchester 7/19 - Momma 7/20 - Carlos Santana 7/21 - Sharon Van Etten (Encore) 7/22 - Kurt Vile Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Kallao, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 7/11 - Lyle Lovett 7/12 - Lizzo 7/13 - DuranDuran 7/14 - Dehd 7/15 - Big Thief Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 7/4 - Best of 2022 so far 7/5 - SOAK 7/6 - SOP Berlin: Sofia Portanet 7/7 - Jose Gonzalez (Encore) 7/8 - SOP Berlin: Mark Reeder Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina Douris , and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 6/27 - The War On Drugs (Encore) 6/28 - Lido Pimienta 6/29 - SOP Berlin: Emperor X 6/30 - Albums Turning 25 7/1 - SOP Berlin: Laura Lee & the Jettes Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
A major change for the band taken during the pandemic showed Fontaines D.C.'s willingness to make concessions to their aspirations. Hear a live performance recorded in front on a live audience at World Cafe Live in this session. https://www.npr.org/2022/06/07/1103509657/fontaines-dc-on-being-irish-and-album-skinty-fia
Hey, I’m Raina Douris , and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 6/13 - Elton John 6/14 - Anais Mitchell 6/15 - Michael Stipe 6/16 - Stevie Van Zandt 6/17 - Joan Jett Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
It's a mini-concert from Combo Chimbita, captured during their live performance at World Cafe Live earlier this April. Hear the complete mini-concert now at worldcafe.npr.org.
Hey, I’m Kallao, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 6/6 - Quest Love 6/7 - Combo Chimbita 6/8 - Fontaines D.C. 6/9 - Elbow 6/10 - Janis Ian Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 5/30 - Zach Bryan 5/31 - Keb' Mo' 6/1 - Arooj Aftab 6/2 - Steve Jones Guitarist 6/3 - Sharon Van Etten Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 5/23 - The Dip 5/24 - Lizzie No 5/25 - The War On Drugs (Encore) 5/26 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience 5/27 - Lucius Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
In this episode of World Cafe Show & Tell, The Linda Lindas joined host Raina Douris, bringing along fun artifacts from the band and a beautiful portrait, special to Bela Salazar.
Hey, I’m Raina, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 5/16 - #The60s 5/17 - #The70s 5/18 - #The80s 5/19 - #The90s 5/20 - The Del McCoury Band Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
Hey, I’m Raina, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe. 5/9 - Norah Jones (Encore) 5/10 - Beach House 5/11 - #WC30 5/12 - Amythyst Kiah 5/13 - alt-J Subscribe to the podcast: wx.pn/wcpodcast Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org
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