World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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

Episodes

The Black Crowes are back with their new album, 'Happiness Bastards'

The Black Crowes are back with their first album in over a decade — Chris Robinson knew what it needed to sound like...Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 22

27 min

Grammy-winning artist Sarah Jarosz opens up on her latest album, 'Polaroid Lovers'

Sarah Jarosz opens up creatively and works with more collaborators and co-writers, resulting in a fresh, adventurous sound.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 21

34 min

Norah Jones finds inspiration in the quiet moments on 'Visions'

The Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 18

16 min

'To me, nature is God': Kacey Musgraves ponders life's big questions on new album

The Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 15

28 min

Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'

The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 14

30 min

Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper

The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 12

15 min

The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'

The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 12

32 min

For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun

The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 7

20 min

For Yard Act, hitting the big time was only half the battle

The British rock band talk about their new album, Where's My Utopia?.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Mar 4

31 min

Black Futures: In the new millennium, the dance remix reigns supreme

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the trends that have defined dance music in the 2000s and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Feb 29

17 min