World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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

Grief strengthened Ben Kweller's song on his first album since his son's death

Grief strengthened Ben Kweller's song on his first album since his son's death

The Texas singer-songwriter reflects on reconnecting with his musical spirit after losing his teenage son.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity

For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity

Musician and climate activist Tamara Lindeman talks about the Canadian folk band's latest record, Humanhood.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

How Hannah Cohen found a muse in the Catskill Mountains

How Hannah Cohen found a muse in the Catskill Mountains

The singer-songwriter talks about her latest record, Earthstar Mountain.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Acadiana Music Showcase: Feufollet

Acadiana Music Showcase: Feufollet

Led by the late Christopher Stafford, this Cajun band became a staple of the Lafayette music scene.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Culture Corner: The record that made Tricky a legend

The Culture Corner: The record that made Tricky a legend

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the U.K. artist's Angels With Dirty Faces.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

To make their country record, Julien Baker and Torres had to lean on each other

To make their country record, Julien Baker and Torres had to lean on each other

Both raised in the South, the duo tapped into a familiar sound for Send a Prayer My Way.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Benjamin Booker isn't afraid to sit in discomfort on 'LOWER'

Benjamin Booker isn't afraid to sit in discomfort on 'LOWER'

Booker examines racism, gun violence and the dark side of human nature on his first album in eight years.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For songwriter Amy Allen, 'quality time' is the key to writing a hit

For songwriter Amy Allen, 'quality time' is the key to writing a hit

The songwriter talks about writing chart-toppers for stars like Sabrina Carpenter, plus releasing her own, self-titled album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Wilco guitarist Nels Cline on his latest solo record, 'Consentrik Quartet'

Wilco guitarist Nels Cline on his latest solo record, 'Consentrik Quartet'

For his experimental jazz album, Cline teamed up with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Tom Rainey and double-bassist Chris Lightcap.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sierra Hull's confidence is palpable on 'A Tip Toe High Wire'

Sierra Hull's confidence is palpable on 'A Tip Toe High Wire'

The mandolin sensation talks about releasing her first independent record, plus an in-studio performance.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy