World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
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June 7, 2024 • 20 mins
The acclaimed producer's latest album is a country blues affair inspired by a sinister dream.
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June 5, 2024 • 17 mins
One of South Africa's greatest jazz musicians joins us to talk about his latest work and embarking on a world tour as he turns 90 years old.
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June 4, 2024 • 36 mins
The Brooklyn-born Haitian American flutist and composer continues to strengthen her bonds with Haiti on her latest record.
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May 28, 2024 • 15 mins
The blues guitarist and singer found himself seeking genuine, unfiltered connections.
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May 28, 2024 • 12 mins
Watch KT Tunstall perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.
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May 24, 2024 • 21 mins
The Sonic Youth co-founder's latest solo album is full of hard edges and moments of digital distortion.
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May 23, 2024 • 28 mins
The British musicians says his latest effort is a full-circle moment.
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May 22, 2024 • 13 mins
Watch Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.
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May 21, 2024 • 12 mins
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the seminal record from two jazz giants.
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May 17, 2024 • 14 mins
Founded in the wake of a young musician's passing, this 23-year-old nonprofit has become a critical resource for the music scene in Athens, Ga.
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May 15, 2024 • 9 mins
World Cafe talks with Adam Wayton, frontman of the five-piece punk band from Athens, Ga., about their debut record, Ad Nauseam.
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May 13, 2024 • 10 mins
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Danger Mouse are just some of this indie record store's former staffers.
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May 10, 2024 • 13 mins
The music venue in Georgia regularly hosted performances by bands like Pylon, R.E.M., of Montreal, and more.
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May 8, 2024 • 26 mins
Welcome to WUOG, the University of Georgia's student-run radio station.
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May 6, 2024 • 24 mins
The Ohio band talks about collaborating with Beck, Juicy J and Noel Gallagher on their latest record.
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May 3, 2024 • 28 mins
The former Dire Straits frontman talks about his latest solo album, "One Deep River."
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May 1, 2024 • 22 mins
The French electronic duo return with their first album in over seven years.
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April 30, 2024 • 36 mins
Escovedo joins World Cafe to talk about covering his own songs, plus he shares live performances.
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April 29, 2024 • 11 mins
Watch Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.
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April 26, 2024 • 23 mins
The Texas musician offers a glimpse into what someone goes through on their path to being a successful touring artist.
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