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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Timothy Showalter is one of those people who feels... and makes you feel, too, both in conversation, where he's earnest and generous and empathetic, and with his music.
Timothy Showalter is one of those people who feels... and makes you feel, too, both in conversation, where he's earnest and generous and empathetic, and with his music.
Marcus King has already had an exciting career – and there's lots more to come! He's the latest addition on our 30 Under 30 list of artists that are poised to be the next generation of stars. #WC30
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.
🍭🍬PLAYLIST UPDATE🍭🍬 This new gourd of releases is all treats and no tricks. Indulge without the worry of a cavity this Halloween weekend.
Do you already have a favorite treat? Comment below what you've been indulging in from this week's new releases.
FInd treats from Mon Laferte + Jorge Drexler & C.Tangana + Lena Dardelet + Niko Rubio + Bandalos Chinos + Loyal Lobos + Entropica + Fransia + Irene Diaz + Enjambre
#monlaferte #latinalternative
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.
Let's go back to September 1993. A month before Sheryl Crow's first World Cafe appearance she had released her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club. It wasn't an immediate success, which is hard to believe in retrospect.
In our World Cafe First Times series, we'll dig into our archives to hear some very early performances from artists destined for big, big things.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Daily Archive: Hear a discussion with Björk, recorded in 2000, when she was concerned that the music world wouldn't take her back!
The show digs deep into its archives for a discussion with the multi-talented singer from 2000.
“Galacticana,” the first single off Strand of Oaks’ new album In Heaven, is a celebration of being together after a long time apart. Fittingly, Timothy Showalter of Strand Of Oaks was recently the first in-person guest at the World Cafe studios since March, 2020. Hear that session on today’s show!
"Galacticana," the first single off Strand of Oaks’ new album In Heaven, is a celebration of being together after a long time apart. Fittingly, Timothy Showalter of Strand Of Oaks was recently the first in-person guest at the World Cafe studios since March, 2020. The conversation captured in this ...
For the first time in over two decades, Béla Fleck has returned to the genre with My Bluegrass Heart, an ambitious double album. Stream this week's session with an extended interview.
For the first time in over two decades, Fleck has returned to the genre with My Bluegrass Heart, an ambitious double album.
While grunge rock was still commanding attention from audiences, sitting at the top of the pop charts at the end of 1993 were songs and albums by hip-hop and R&B artists!
Listen to a playlist of the best songs of 1993.
On today's Culture Corner, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores why Tom Tom Club's music has been so popular among producers and music samplers.
On today's Culture Corner, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores why Tom Tom Club's music has been so popular among producers and music samplers.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Daily Archive: Jenny Lewis performs powerful live renditions of some of her new songs in 2019.
When listening to Lewis' latest, On the Line, a detail that made you laugh the first time might make you tearful the next.
40 years ago, Tom Tom Club released their debut self-titled album. On a new edition of Culture Corner, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison will talk about how the band began as a Talking Heads (official) side project, and how their music lives on, thanks, in part, to being sampled by some big names. That and more on today's show.
40 years ago, Tom Tom Club released their debut self-titled album. On a new edition of Culture Corner, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison will talk about how Tom Tom Club began as a Talking Heads side project, and how their music lives on, thanks, in part, to being sampled by some big names. Tha...
In this episode of World Cafe, St. Vincent dives into the personal story and cultural influences behind Daddy's Home.
In this episode of World Cafe, St. Vincent dives into the personal story and cultural influences behind Daddy's Home.
Let's go back to September 1993. A month before Sheryl Crow's first World Cafe appearance she had released her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club. It wasn't an immediate success, which is hard to believe in retrospect.
In our World Cafe First Times series, we'll dig into our archives to hear some very early performances from artists destined for big, big things.
Marcus King has already had an exciting career – and there's lots more to come! He's the latest addition on our 30 Under 30 list of artists that are poised to be the next generation of stars.
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.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Daily Archive: Hear Conor Oberst and his Bright Eyes band perform four songs live in the WXPN studio in 2011.
Over the past couple of years Conor Oberst has made plenty of music — just not under the moniker of Bright Eyes. On The People's Key, his most beloved moniker is back and at its most adventurous. Hear Oberst discuss the album's origins and perform live in the WXPN studio.
World Cafe is diving into the archives for a 30th Anniversary celebration that will continue all the way until the Spring! This week, we go back to 1993 to hear Sheryl Crow’s first-ever Cafe appearance, including live performances that were recorded just before her debut album, Tuesday Night Music Club, made her a household name. Plus, a more recent session with Jon Batiste – Earlier this year, he memorably combined two iconic songs for a moving political message. Then, host Raina Douris turns focus to the future with the next “30 Under 30” honoree – Young artists who are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Tune in!
World Cafe is diving into the archives for a 30th anniversary celebration that will continue all the way until the Spring! This week, we go back to 1993 to hear Sheryl Crow's first-ever Cafe appearance, including live performances that were recorded just before her debut album, Tuesday Night Music C...
Hear My Morning Jacket perform songs from its self-titled album, recorded live at RCA Studio A in Nashville.
Hear My Morning Jacket perform songs from its self-titled album, recorded live at RCA Studio A in Nashville.
For the first time in over two decades, Béla Fleck has returned to the genre with My Bluegrass Heart, an ambitious double album. Stream today's session with an extended interview.
For the first time in over two decades, Fleck has returned to the genre with My Bluegrass Heart, an ambitious double album.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Daily Archive: John Doe's 2007 album, A Year in the Wilderness, was a collection of rootsy rock that calls to mind some of his finest work.
Ever since co-founding the L.A. punk band X 30 years ago, Doe has been considered one of the most influential figures in alternative rock. In X, he brought a country and blues sensibility to an otherwise abrasive scene, and he's continued in that vein as a solo artist.
Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck has always been at home in bluegrass, but it’s been over two decades since his last record dedicated to the genre, instead taking ventures into styles from jazz, to folk, to rock. But now, Fleck returns to his first musical love – and with gusto! Today we’ll find out why this record was a long time coming, plus a live performance from Bela Fleck. Tune in!
Banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck?has always been at home in?bluegrass, but it’s been over two decades since his last record dedicated to the genre, instead taking ventures into styles from jazz, to folk, to rock. But now Fleck returns to his first musical love – and with gusto! My Bluegrass Heart is a ...
Rodney Crowell's new album, Triage, is his most personal yet. Enjoy a live performance from Nashville in this session.
Rodney Crowell's new album, Triage, is his most personal yet.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Daily Archive: Listen back to 2017 when Suzanne Vega stopped by in celebration of her own 30th anniversary - that of her album Solitude Standing.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of her album Solitude Standing, and the 25th of 99.9F°.
In this episode of World Cafe, St. Vincent dives into the personal story and cultural influences behind Daddy's Home.
In this episode of World Cafe, St. Vincent dives into the personal story and cultural influences behind Daddy's Home.
St. Vincent says that the early ‘70s in New York City – after the hippies and before disco - inspired the sound of her new album, Daddy’s Home. Join host Raina Douris for a deep-dive into the new music and the stories behind it on today's encore session.
St. Vincent says that the early ‘70s in New York City – after the hippies and before disco – inspired the sound of her new album, Daddy’s Home. The lyrics on the record make references to Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, and Candy Darling – as well as visits to see her father in pri...
Hey, it's Raina Douris, and here’s what’s coming this week on the World Cafe.
10/25 - St. Vincent
10/26 - Bela Fleck
10/27 - #WC30
10/28 - John Morrison
10/29 - Strand of Oaks
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Hear My Morning Jacket perform songs from its self-titled album, recorded live at RCA Studio A in Nashville.
Hear My Morning Jacket perform songs from its self-titled album, recorded live at RCA Studio A in Nashville.
Rodney Crowell's new album, Triage, is his most personal yet. Enjoy a live performance from Nashville in this session.
Rodney Crowell's new album, Triage, is his most personal yet.
As part of the World Cafe 30th Anniversary, we look forward to the future of music with our 30 Under 30 list. This week, featuring Arlo Parks.
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.
In the late 1960s, Merry Clayton was one of the most sought after backup singers. Her new album, released in April of this year, is called Beautiful Scars.
In the late 1960s, Merry Clayton was one of the most sought after backup singers. Her new album, released in April of this year, is called Beautiful Scars.
While the pandemic has been immeasurably difficult, there were also some silver linings for Lukas Nelson – like getting to spend more time with family.
While the pandemic has been immeasurably difficult, there were also some silver linings for Lukas Nelson – like getting to spend more time with family.
At 10 a.m. ET, on Oct. 14 1991, from the third floor of WXPN's broadcast studios in a turn-of-the-century building in West Philadelphia, original World Cafe host David Dye, along with a small production staff, debuted the very first Cafe.
At 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 14, 1991, the original World Cafe host David Dye and a small production staff launched the very first Cafe.
In 1992, while grunge rock continued to hold high court on the sales charts and on radio station playlists, a number of important records found their way onto the World Cafe airwaves that year.
In 1992, while grunge rock continued to hold high court on the sales charts and on radio station playlists, a number of important records found their way onto the World Cafe airwaves that year.
In this session, Yola talks about what it means to "own thyself," shedding an inferior version of herself, working with Brandi Carlile and playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a new movie about Elvis.
In this session, Yola talks about what it means to "own thyself," shedding an inferior version of herself, working with Brandi Carlile and playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a new movie about Elvis.
In the late 1960s, Merry Clayton was one of the most sought after backup singers. Her new album, released in April of this year, is called Beautiful Scars. Hear her recent interview from this week's encore session.
In the late 1960s, Merry Clayton was one of the most sought after backup singers. Her new album, released in April of this year, is called Beautiful Scars.
👽PLAYLIST UPDATE👽 Far out, far in, the coziest playlist update to date! You can sense winter is coming with the cozy vibes of these new releases!
Coziness with Helado Negro + Twin Seas + Los Discorde + Santiago C. Motorizado + Vera Pedro + martina lluvias + Erni Lú + Dani Ba**er + Kultura Infame & Maria Blues + alexferreira + Sofia Campos + Linxes
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#latinalternative #HeladoNegro
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.
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