World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
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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
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How Robert Plant's new band 'saved his sanity'
05 December 2025

How Robert Plant's new band 'saved his sanity'

Plant's band, Saving Grace, and singer Suzi Dian helped the rock legend access the "backwoods" of his musical inspiration.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Tom Skinner pushes his compositional skills on 'Kaleidoscopic Visions'
03 December 2025

Tom Skinner pushes his compositional skills on 'Kaleidoscopic Visions'

The English percussionist is best known for his work with The Smile and Sons of Kemet, but Skinner refines his own voice on his latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Tune in to a mini-concert with Courtney Barnett
26 November 2025

Tune in to a mini-concert with Courtney Barnett

The Australian musician performs a set recorded at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In 1985, the smooth sound of Sade's 'Promise' stood out
25 November 2025

In 1985, the smooth sound of Sade's 'Promise' stood out

The mid-'80s were loud and bombastic. World Cafe correspondent John Morrison says that’s exactly why the smooth R&B of Sade stood out.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Why My Morning Jacket wrote an elegy and other stories from their back catalog
21 November 2025

Why My Morning Jacket wrote an elegy and other stories from their back catalog

Frontman Jim James, of My Morning Jacket, joins World Cafe for a new installment of Backtracking.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Acadiana Music Showcase: Dustin Dale Gaspard
20 November 2025

Acadiana Music Showcase: Dustin Dale Gaspard

He made a splash on The Voice, but Gaspard has been a longtime part of Louisiana's Cajun and swamp pop music scene.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Nate Smith on his latest album, 'LIVE-ACTION'
19 November 2025

Nate Smith on his latest album, 'LIVE-ACTION'

The drummer and jazz bandleader turns his seventh album into a party, including Snarky Puppy's Michael League, guitarist Charlie Hunter and singer Lalah Hathaway.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
David Byrne on his latest album, 'Who Is the Sky?'
14 November 2025

David Byrne on his latest album, 'Who Is the Sky?'

The Scottish-American rock star teams up with New York's Ghost Train Orchestra.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Lukas Nelson on his debut solo album, 'American Romance'
13 November 2025

Lukas Nelson on his debut solo album, 'American Romance'

The country singer's record has been nominated for a Grammy Award for best traditional country album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Tune in to a mini-concert with Michigander
11 November 2025

Tune in to a mini-concert with Michigander

The Michigan musician performs a set recorded at the 2025 XPoNential Music Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy