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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Sep 26, 2025 • 19min
'I don't feel like getting up': Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 24, 2025 • 25min
Adrian Sherwood ponders 'The Collapse of Everything'
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 23, 2025 • 11min
The Culture Corner: Santana's 'Abraxas' was a blend of musical traditions
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 22, 2025 • 31min
How Stephen King helped The Beths' Liz Stokes write again
Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 19, 2025 • 49min
Pulp returns with 'More'
The British rock band talks about their latest album, More.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 18, 2025 • 26min
World Cafe: Watchhouse
The folk duo's new album is about lowering your defenses in a post-pandemic world.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 16, 2025 • 14min
Acadiana Music Showcase: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
What started as a three-hour concert in 1974 has grown into three-day event celebrating Southern Louisiana's music and culture.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 12, 2025 • 33min
Lord Huron explores 'the big mysteries' on the band's latest album
Ben Schneider, frontman and primary songwriter for Lord Huron, dives into the band's latest album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. He illuminates the album's nostalgic jukebox concept and its evolution into a mysterious character. The conversation explores themes of mortality, with graveyard imagery reflecting on death and memory. Schneider also discusses the influence of David Lynch on his creative process and how he engages with fans through mythology-building. To top it off, the band delivers live performances that resonate with their cosmic themes.
Sep 11, 2025 • 38min
Kokoroko's set for World Cafe made heartbeats bounce
The London-based septet perform songs from their latest album, Tuff Times Never Last.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Sep 5, 2025 • 46min
The jams just keep flowing on Goose's 'Chain Yer Dragon'
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.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
