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
Location:
Philadelphia, PA
Description:
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Language:
English
Episodes
Kassa Overall connects the dots between jazz and hip-hop on 'CREAM'
9/30/2025
The jazz musician reimagines hip-hop classics by The Notorious B.I.G., Wu-Tang Clan and more.
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Duration:00:39:20
Little Dragon's Yukimi embraces the feminine on 'For You'
9/29/2025
The Swedish musician branches out into jazz and soul on her debut solo album.
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Duration:00:21:09
'I don't feel like getting up': Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s
9/26/2025
David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney.
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Duration:00:18:59
Adrian Sherwood ponders 'The Collapse of Everything'
9/24/2025
The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.
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Duration:00:25:20
The Culture Corner: Santana's 'Abraxas' was a blend of musical traditions
9/23/2025
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.
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Duration:00:11:23
How Stephen King helped The Beths' Liz Stokes write again
9/22/2025
Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing.
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Duration:00:31:21
Pulp returns with 'More'
9/19/2025
The British rock band talks about their latest album, More.
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Duration:00:48:49
World Cafe: Watchhouse
9/18/2025
The folk duo's new album is about lowering your defenses in a post-pandemic world.
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Duration:00:25:49
Acadiana Music Showcase: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
9/16/2025
What started as a three-hour concert in 1974 has grown into three-day event celebrating Southern Louisiana's music and culture.
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Duration:00:14:13
Lord Huron explores 'the big mysteries' on the band's latest album
9/12/2025
Lord Huron frontman Ben Schneider talks about the band's latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. Plus, the band performs live.
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Duration:00:32:55
Kokoroko's set for World Cafe made heartbeats bounce
9/11/2025
The London-based septet perform songs from their latest album, Tuff Times Never Last.
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Duration:00:37:48
The jams just keep flowing on Goose's 'Chain Yer Dragon'
9/5/2025
Just like Phish and the Grateful Dead before them, rising jam band stars Goose have inspired a very passionate fan following. Plus, they perform songs from their surprise album, Chain Yer Dragon.
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Duration:00:46:24
Friedberg on their debut album, 'Hardcore Workout Queen'
9/4/2025
Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument. Plus, Friedberg performs live.
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Duration:00:27:39
World Cafe: Samantha Crain
9/2/2025
The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.
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Duration:00:29:05
What exactly is butt rock? It depends on who you ask
9/1/2025
The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines.
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Duration:00:13:33
Acadiana Music Showcase: Babineaux Sisters
8/28/2025
Gracie and Julie Babineaux have been making Cajun music for over a decade, writing and performing in Louisiana French. Their new album, Sans Soulier, is due out in October.
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Duration:00:11:37
British funk band Cymande are finally getting their flowers
8/27/2025
Originally ignored by fans in the U.K., the psychedelic funk band was later embraced by hip-hop groups like De La Soul and The Fugees.
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Duration:00:17:12
Living Colour's 'Time's Up' was a reclamation of rock music's Black roots
8/26/2025
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the impact of the American hard rock band's sophomore album.
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Duration:00:12:36
Natalie Bergman is looking at the world for the first time
8/25/2025
Natalie Bergman discusses how her latest album, My Home is Not in This World, was sparked by new beginnings, including becoming a mother. Plus, she performs live in the studio.
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Duration:00:33:19
The sound of ‘cosmic country,’ according to its architect, Daniel Donato
8/22/2025
The 30-year-old musician blends country, jam and rock into an out-of-this-world sound.
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Duration:00:41:12