World Cafe

03/17/2022

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Sue Foley’s love of the blues took her from her hometown of Ottawa, Canada to Austin, Texas when she was just 21 years old. Now, she’s got 15 albums under her belt – and she took the stage in Nashville for Americana Fest 2021 to shred some serious blues guitar. You’ll hear that live performance today, from Sue Foley. Tune in!

Sue Foley’s love of the blues took her from her hometown of Ottawa, Canada to Austin, Texas when she was just 21 years old. Now, she’s got 15 albums under her belt – and she took the stage in Nashville for Americana Fest 2021 to shred some serious blues guitar. You’ll hear that live performa...

03/16/2022

Lo Moon recreates the feeling of its live shows on 'A Modern Life'

Hear Lo Moon's very first performance since the pandemic began, recorded live for World Cafe.

Hear the band's very first performance since the pandemic began, recorded live for World Cafe.

03/16/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2012

In 2012, we were introduced to new voices like Alabama Shakes, alt-J, Kishi Bashi and Lianne La Havas. Lana Del Rey released her major label debut, Born To Die, along with Frank Ocean's Channel Orange.

We were introduced to new voices like Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Kishi Bashi and Lianne La Havas. Lana Del Rey released her major label debut, Born To Die, along with Frank Ocean's Channel Orange.

03/16/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

Just added! British R&B star Celeste has had a remarkable last few years. Watch her perform for the World Cafe.

We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

03/16/2022

Camera Obscura: Airy and Literate

From the 30th Anniversary Archives: (2006) Scottish sextet Camera Obscura crafts delicate, shimmering indie-pop that rewards repeated listens. Featuring the airy vocals and literate lyrics of Tracyanne Campbell, the songs convey a deceptive simplicity that belies their poignancy.

Scottish sextet Camera Obscura crafts delicate, shimmering indie-pop that rewards repeated listens. Featuring the airy vocals and literate lyrics of Tracyanne Campbell, the songs convey a deceptive simplicity that belies their poignancy.

03/16/2022

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The World Cafe 30th Anniversary continues today as we revisit a session with Björk, as well as a memorable moment with Michael McDonald. Tune in!

Do you remember when Bjork won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival? Back in 2000 she was honored for her role in the musical drama Dancer In The Dark, a movie she also wrote the score for.

03/15/2022

Rüfüs du Sol used the big pause to learn some self-care, record new album 'Surrender' : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

After years of touring, the trio realized that they'd developed some bad habits — COVID presented RÜFÜS DU SOL a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

After years of touring, the trio realized that they'd developed some bad habits — COVID presented the band a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

03/15/2022

Elvis Costello is still trying to grow up : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

The phrase "young at heart" is a cliché, but when it comes to Elvis Costello, it really does apply. 'The Boy Named If' is a trip through the inner life of a young person growing up full of imagination and self-discovery.

The phrase "young at heart" is a cliché, but when it comes to Elvis Costello, it really does apply. The Boy Named If is a trip through the inner life of a young person growing up full of imagination and self-discovery.

03/15/2022

Friction Is Essential To What Makes Sylvan Esso's Creative Collaboration Tick

From the 30th Anniversary Archives: (2020) Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath share stories behind their beautiful album, Free Love, and perform stripped-down versions of songs from the record.

Sylvan Esso's Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath share stories behind their beautiful new album, Free Love, and perform stripped-down versions of songs from the record.

03/15/2022

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Tune in today for an encore of Elvis Costello’s latest session - PLUS songs from Khruangbin & Leon Bridges, Margo Price, and more!

Elvis Costello is host Raina Douris’ guest on the next World Cafe. We’ll hear some of the songs from Elvis’ new album, The Boy Named If. And Elvis tells stories about growing up in the flight path of Heathrow Airport, discovering the liberation that playing the guitar brought him, and ...

03/14/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: First Times

It was almost 20 years ago when My Morning Jacket first dropped by the Cafe, right around the time the band's major-label debut, It Still Moves, was released.

In the First Times series, the team at World Cafe is dig into the archives for some very early performances from artists destined for big, big things.

03/14/2022

Hear a performance from Brandy Clark at AMERICANAFEST : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

Not only did she co-write the hit song with Kacey Musgraves and Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark's also written for Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban.

Not only did she co-write the hit song with Kacey Musgraves and Shane McAnally, she's also written for Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban.

03/14/2022

Lo Moon recreates the feeling of its live shows on 'A Modern Life'

Hear Lo Moon's very first performance since the pandemic began, recorded live for World Cafe.

Hear the band's very first performance since the pandemic began, recorded live for World Cafe.

03/14/2022

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When Lo Moon set out to make their sophomore album 'A Modern Life,' they wanted to capture the energy of their live show. And then live shows kinda stopped. Today, you’ll hear Lo Moon’s first performance in front of a live audience in about 2 years and frontman Matt Lowell talks about the most difficult part of writing and recording. Tune in!

When Lo Moon set out to make their sophomore album A Modern Life, they wanted to capture the energy of their live show. And then live shows kinda stopped. You’ll hear Lo Moon’s first performance in front of a live audience in about 2 years and frontman Matt Lowell talks about the most difficult ...

03/14/2022

World Cafe Schedule: March 14 - March 18

Hey, I’m Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming up this week on the World Cafe.
3/14 - Lo Moon
3/15 - Elvis Costello (Encore)
3/16 - #WC30
3/17 - Sue Foley
3/18 - Billy Strings
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Listen to the archives: worldcafe.org

03/14/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2011

2011 was an exemplary year, with memorable releases by Drake, Radiohead, Adele, PJ Harvey and more.

2011 was an exemplary year, with memorable releases by Drake, Radiohead, Adele, PJ Harvey and more.

03/13/2022

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

It's the World Cafe, on the go! Listen and subscribe on NPR Music, or anywhere you enjoy podcasts!

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

03/13/2022

Rüfüs du Sol used the big pause to learn some self-care, record new album 'Surrender' : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

After years of touring, the trio realized that they'd developed some bad habits — COVID presented RÜFÜS DU SOL a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

After years of touring, the trio realized that they'd developed some bad habits — COVID presented the band a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

03/13/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

Dylan Cartlidge was releasing tracks for several years, but it was when he became one of the subjects of a BBC documentary called The Mighty Redcar that things really took off.

We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

03/12/2022

Hear a performance from Brandy Clark at AMERICANAFEST : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

Not only did she co-write the hit song with Kacey Musgraves and Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark's also written for Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban.

Not only did she co-write the hit song with Kacey Musgraves and Shane McAnally, she's also written for Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban.

03/12/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: First Times

It was almost 20 years ago when My Morning Jacket first dropped by the Cafe, right around the time the band's major-label debut, It Still Moves, was released.

In the First Times series, the team at World Cafe is dig into the archives for some very early performances from artists destined for big, big things.

03/12/2022

Janis Ian ties the bow on a long, prolific career as a singer-songwriter : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

In this session, Janis Ian joins World Cafe for a conversation about her career, her creativity and her first new album of new material in 15 years.

In this session, Janis Ian joins World Cafe for a conversation about her career, her creativity and her first new album of new material in 15 years

03/12/2022

Tears For Fears share a unique bond, heard on their new album 'The Tipping Point' : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

In this session, Tears for Fears join us for a conversation about making a new record 17 years after the last, as well as their past, their present and the future.

In this session, Roland and Curt join us for a conversation about making a new record 17 years after the last, as well as their past, their present and the future of Tears for Fears.

03/11/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30

Dylan Cartlidge was releasing tracks for several years, but it was when he became one of the subjects of a BBC documentary called The Mighty Redcar that things really took off.

We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.

03/11/2022

World Cafe's Best New LatinX Playlist

🍍playlist update🍍 All the best new releases all curated into one stellar bilingual playlist, find it in our link in bio 🔗

The Latinx music scene is thriving and @byronfotoes is on top of it! Digging through countless outlets, press releases, profiles and so on, just to bring you the best! All you gotta do is sit back, relax and press play!

Kansado + MJ Nebreda + Vesicapiscis + Las Áñez + Del Mismo Racimo + The Tiarras + Julepe + Raye Zaragoza + Adrian Bello + URBØI + Paco & Pedro + Francisca Valenzuela + Era de Oro + Porter + Leslie Grace + Centavrvs + La Vela Puerca + Arroba Nat + Zona ganjah oficial + AGUATURBIA BAND + BALTHVS

Check em out!👇
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We've launched a Best New LatinX Spotify playlist of new music from established and rising artists from the United States, Central and South America.

03/11/2022

World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 2011

2011 was an exemplary year, with memorable releases by Drake, Radiohead, Adele, PJ Harvey and more.

2011 was an exemplary year, with memorable releases by Drake, Radiohead, Adele, PJ Harvey and more.

03/11/2022

Rüfüs du Sol used the big pause to learn some self-care, record new album 'Surrender' : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

After years of touring, the trio realized that they'd developed some bad habits — COVID presented RÜFÜS DU SOL a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

After years of touring, the trio realized that they'd developed some bad habits — COVID presented the band a much-needed opportunity to hit pause.

03/11/2022

The Polyphonic Spree: Euphoric and Cathartic

From the 30th Anniversary Archives: (2007) Few bands can rival The Polyphonic Spree's stage presence — not to mention its size: The group boasts a whopping two dozen members, who combine to make a sound that can be sprawling, inspiring and haunting, sometimes all at once.

Few bands can rival The Polyphonic Spree's stage presence — not to mention its size: The group boasts a whopping two dozen members, who combine to make a sound that can be sprawling, inspiring and haunting, sometimes all at once.

03/11/2022

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RÜFÜS DU SOL are one of the biggest electronic music groups in the world, but after years of late nights and touring they realized that they’d developed some bad habits and had stopped communicating with each other. So they decamped to Joshua Tree, came up with a plan to practice self-care, and released the album Surrender. Hear a live performance on today's show!

Rufus Du Sol are one of the biggest electronic music groups in the world, but after years of late nights and touring they realized that they’d developed some bad habits and had stopped communicating with each other. So they decamped to Joshua Tree, came up with a plan to practice self-care, and re...

03/11/2022

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

It's the World Cafe, on the go! Listen on NPR Music, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts! https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510008/world-cafe-words-and-music-from-wxpn

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

03/10/2022

Janis Ian ties the bow on a long, prolific career as a singer-songwriter : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

In this session, Janis Ian joins World Cafe for a conversation about her career, her creativity and her first new album of new material in 15 years.

In this session, Janis Ian joins World Cafe for a conversation about her career, her creativity and her first new album of new material in 15 years

03/10/2022

Hear a performance from Brandy Clark at AMERICANAFEST : World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN

Not only did she co-write the hit song with Kacey Musgraves and Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark's also written for Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban.

Not only did she co-write the hit song with Kacey Musgraves and Shane McAnally, she's also written for Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, and Keith Urban.

03/10/2022

Wayne Kramer On World Cafe

From the 30th Anniversary Archives: (2018) As an innovator of punk 10 years before the genre had a name, Wayne Kramer has seen some things. His autobiography is no fairy tale, though there is something magical about it.

As an innovator of punk 10 years before the genre had a name, Wayne Kramer has seen some things. His new autobiography is no fairy tale, though there is something magical about it.

03/10/2022

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Brandy Clark has an impressive resume as a songwriter in Nashville – working with Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes and Sheryl Crow. She’s also a solo artist in her own right, as heard on today's show. We’ll feature a mini-concert from the stage of Americana Fest in Nashville. Tune in!

Brandy Clark has an impressive resume as a songwriter in Nashville – working with Kacey Musgraves, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes and Sheryl Crow. She’s also a solo artist in her own right, and we’ll feature a mini-concert from the stage of Americana Fest in Nashville. Brandy Clark.