World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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Friday · 36 min
Josh Groban on his latest album, 'CINEMATIC'
Groban talks about making an album of some of his favorite movie songs. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Tuesday · 14 min
30 years of A Tribe Called Quest's 'Beats, Rhymes and Life'
In 1996, the hip-hop group moved into more serious territory on their fourth studio album. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Monday · 31 min
For Thundercat, distraction can be a powerful creative tool
The Los Angeles musician, producer and bassist stops by World Cafe to talk about his fifth studio album, Distracted. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 24 · 49 min
'Song Exploder' host Hrishikesh Hirway on making his own music again
On his popular podcast and Netflix series, Hirway dissects songs alongside some of music's biggest stars. His latest album, In the Last Hour Of Light, has been a labor of love. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 23 · 14 min
Acadiana Music Showcase: Boma Bango
This Lafayette, La., band fuse their Louisiana French roots with a Congolese rumba-inspired sound. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 22 · 23 min
Enter Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World'
The English pop singer stops by the World Cafe studio to talk about the making of her sophomore album. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 17 · 36 min
Mon Rovîa traces his path from Liberia to the U.S. on 'Bloodline'
Growing up in Chattanooga, Tenn., Janjay Lowe tried to forget his early life in Liberia, but survivor’s guilt caught up with him. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 13 · 43 min
How Jesse Welles' folk protests songs struck a chord with millions
The Arkansas musician talks about his latest album, Masks Off. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 10 · 36 min
Personal Records: Tatiana Maslany
The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined her story so far. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 9 · 15 min
Tune in to a mini-concert with Brigitte Calls Me Baby
The Chicago indie rock band performs songs from its sophomore album, Irreversible. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 7 · 29 min
Boy Golden on his latest album, 'Best of Our Possible Lives'
The Canadian songwriter's new record was inspired by suffering and its ability to connect us. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 3 · 23 min
What was the soundtrack of the American Revolution?
World Cafe took a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to discover the conflict's musical history. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
July 2 · 20 min
Honoring Philly's rock history with The Hooters
It's a historic weekend in Philadelphia. We're celebrating with some local veterans who've been playing together for 35 years. The Hooters at World Cafe Live: "All You Zombies" "One Of Us" "Time After Time" "And We Danced" This episode of World Cafe was produced and edited by Miguel Perez. Our senior producer is Kimberly Junod and our engineer is Chris Williams. Our programming and booking coordinator is Chelsea Johnson and our line producer is Will Loftus. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 30 · 29 min
World Cafe: DJ Jazzy Jeff
The DJ and producer recounts his early days in West Philadelphia and musical partnership with Will Smith. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 29 · 14 min
No one rings in the new year quite like Philadelphia's Mummers
Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 27 · 16 min
For Philly's DIY music scene, the spirit is 'do it together'
World Cafe hears from members of the city's ever-changing DIY music scene, both past and present. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 26 · 29 min
Todd Rundgren remembers his formative years in Philly
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree looks back at his childhood influences and early musical projects that preceded his ascent to stardom. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 23 · 21 min
Master bassist Stanley Clarke's 'quest in life' is simple: Sound great
World Cafe sits down with a Grammy Award-winning jazz master as part of its Sense of Place: Philadelphia series. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 22 · 16 min
Record producer Will Yip says Philly is the 'center of indie rock music'
World Cafe steps inside the Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer's new studio in South Philly as part of its latest Sense of Place series. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
June 19 · 43 min
There's no part of the music industry Dyana Williams hasn't touched
The radio DJ, journalist and activist shares tales from her storied career for the first installment of our series, Sense of Place: Philadelphia. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Support the show

Josh Groban on his latest album, 'CINEMATIC'

30 years of A Tribe Called Quest's 'Beats, Rhymes and Life'

For Thundercat, distraction can be a powerful creative tool

'Song Exploder' host Hrishikesh Hirway on making his own music again

Acadiana Music Showcase: Boma Bango

Enter Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World'

Mon Rovîa traces his path from Liberia to the U.S. on 'Bloodline'

How Jesse Welles' folk protests songs struck a chord with millions

Personal Records: Tatiana Maslany

Tune in to a mini-concert with Brigitte Calls Me Baby

Boy Golden on his latest album, 'Best of Our Possible Lives'

What was the soundtrack of the American Revolution?

Honoring Philly's rock history with The Hooters

World Cafe: DJ Jazzy Jeff

No one rings in the new year quite like Philadelphia's Mummers

For Philly's DIY music scene, the spirit is 'do it together'

Todd Rundgren remembers his formative years in Philly

Master bassist Stanley Clarke's 'quest in life' is simple: Sound great

Record producer Will Yip says Philly is the 'center of indie rock music'

There's no part of the music industry Dyana Williams hasn't touched