World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Jan 17 2025 42 ep. 27 mins 2.2k
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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

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Billy Strings on his latest album, 'Highway Prayers'

Jan 17 2025 25 mins  
The guitarist and singer-songwriter delves further into his bluegrass roots on his major-label studio debut.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Culture Corner: 25 years later, D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' still sounds groundbreaking

Jan 16 2025 11 mins  
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Acadiana Music Spotlight: Bruisey Peets

Jan 14 2025 12 mins  
Bruisey Peets is the musical alter ego of Ben Usie, who makes what has been deemed "queer swamp pop."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Willie Watson rediscovered his voice on his latest self-titled record

Jan 13 2025 35 mins  
The musician and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show put his songwriting chops to the test on Willie Watson.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

How Big Thief found a kindred soul in Tucker Zimmerman

Jan 10 2025 31 mins  
Zimmerman, who has been recording since the 60s, made his latest album, Dance of Love, with the indie folk band.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Tune in to a mini-concert with Tagua Tagua

Jan 09 2025 15 mins  
The Brazilian indie pop band performs songs from its 2020 debut full length as well as from its latest album, Tanto.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Peter Cat Recording Co. on the ambitious sound of 'BETA'

Jan 08 2025 17 mins  
Suryakant Sawhney and Kartik Pillai of the Indian rock band talk about making their latest album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

50 albums in, Herb Alpert rarely looks at the past

Jan 03 2025 28 mins  
The trumpeter, record producer and visual artist tells stories from his time at A&R Records, working with the Carpenters and his latest album, 50.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wasia Project on their latest EP, 'Isotope'

Jan 02 2025 38 mins  
The sibling duo talk about recording their latest EP, plus they perform live for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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

Dec 20 2024 37 mins  
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