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
'Lose Control' was only the beginning for Teddy Swims
1/24/2025
The singer topped the charts in 2024 with the song from his debut album. He's expanding his sound on his follow-up, I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2).
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Duration:00:28:43
Sense of Place: WUMB's Albert O picks his quintessential Boston tracks
1/24/2025
We asked the afternoon drive host at WUMB Radio to pick five songs that he thinks define Boston.
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Duration:00:11:31
Sense of Place: Meet the man soundtracking game day at Fenway Park
1/24/2025
Josh Kantor has been the organist at Fenway Park since 2003.
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Duration:00:06:53
Sense of Place: This Boston jazz club has thrived in Boston for nearly 80 years
1/23/2025
Wally's Cafe Jazz Club has been owned and operated by the same family since it opened in 1947.
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Duration:00:09:41
Sense of Place: This Harvard Square club is a longtime haven for folk musicians
1/21/2025
Since 1958, Club Passim has hosted a plethora of folk legends like Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and many more.
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Duration:00:11:39
Billy Strings on his latest album, 'Highway Prayers'
1/17/2025
The guitarist and singer-songwriter delves further into his bluegrass roots on his major-label studio debut.
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Duration:00:25:44
The Culture Corner: 25 years later, D'Angelo's 'Voodoo' still sounds groundbreaking
1/16/2025
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison breaks down why the musician's sophomore album was a monumental moment in neo-soul and R&B.
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Duration:00:11:28
Acadiana Music Spotlight: Bruisey Peets
1/14/2025
Bruisey Peets is the musical alter ego of Ben Usie, who makes what has been deemed "queer swamp pop."
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Duration:00:12:56
Willie Watson rediscovered his voice on his latest self-titled record
1/13/2025
The musician and founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show put his songwriting chops to the test on Willie Watson.
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Duration:00:35:56
How Big Thief found a kindred soul in Tucker Zimmerman
1/10/2025
Zimmerman, who has been recording since the 60s, made his latest album, Dance of Love, with the indie folk band.
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Duration:00:31:56
Tune in to a mini-concert with Tagua Tagua
1/9/2025
The Brazilian indie pop band performs songs from its 2020 debut full length as well as from its latest album, Tanto.
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Duration:00:15:51
Peter Cat Recording Co. on the ambitious sound of 'BETA'
1/8/2025
Suryakant Sawhney and Kartik Pillai of the Indian rock band talk about making their latest album.
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Duration:00:17:53
50 albums in, Herb Alpert rarely looks at the past
1/3/2025
The trumpeter, record producer and visual artist tells stories from his time at A&R Records, working with the Carpenters and his latest album, 50.
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Duration:00:28:32
Wasia Project on their latest EP, 'Isotope'
1/2/2025
The sibling duo talk about recording their latest EP, plus they perform live for World Cafe.
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Duration:00:38:38
The secret to Nardwuar's interviews? Avoid 'boring' at all costs.
12/20/2024
The Canadian journalist peels back the curtain on his high-energy, yet deeply researched, interview style.
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Duration:00:37:34
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard trusted their instincts on 'Flight b741'
12/19/2024
For their latest album, the Australian rock band took a looser and more collaborative approach to songwriting.
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Duration:00:19:28
Acadiana Music Spotlight: The Debtors
12/18/2024
Hear a live performance from this indie rock quintet hailing from Lafayette, La.
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Duration:00:13:29
The Culture Corner: Remembering Quincy Jones
12/17/2024
World Cafe's John Morrison revisits the late record producer and composer's impact in popular music.
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Duration:00:14:57
For Lupe Fiasco, rap has always been a scholastic endeavor
12/13/2024
The Grammy-winning rapper talks about his latest album, Samurai, and why he believes rap is all about technique and form.
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Duration:00:21:29
Ben Folds brings a dose of wit to the holidays on 'Sleigher'
12/12/2024
The singer-songwriter reflects on the power of tradition on his first Christmas album.
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Duration:00:35:22