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
Keith Urban's game-changing love song and more stories from his back catalog
4/4/2025
The country star talks about his latest record, High, and he revisits some of his biggest hits.
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Duration:00:38:07
Tim Heidecker's latest album is a humble vision of a world 'Slipping Away'
4/2/2025
The musician and comedian weaves post-apocalyptic tales involving fatherhood and baseball on his latest studio album.
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Duration:00:30:01
Everything Is Recorded explores the softer side of electronica on 'Temporary'
4/1/2025
The head of XL Recordings talks about his third studio album as Everything Is Recorded.
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Duration:00:27:13
Lucy Dacus explores the full spectrum of love on 'Forever is a Feeling'
3/28/2025
The new album from the Virginia singer-songwriter and boygenius member was heavily inspired by classical art.
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Duration:00:21:19
Leif Vollebekk on his latest album, 'Revelation'
3/27/2025
Plus, the Canadian singer-songwriter performs in front of a live audience in Philadelphia.
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Duration:00:36:51
Acadiana Music Showcase: Major Handy
3/26/2025
Hear a performance from a fixture in the Louisiana blues and zydeco scene.
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Duration:00:13:14
Tamino comes into his own on 'Every Dawn's a Mountain'
3/24/2025
The singer-songwriter talks about crafting his third studio album, plus Tamino performs live.
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Duration:00:30:01
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3/21/2025
The Colorado band performs songs from their latest album, Automatic.
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Duration:00:42:21
The Lumineers explore the ups and downs of lifelong friendship on 'Automatic'
3/21/2025
The Colorado band performs songs from their latest album, Automatic.
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Duration:00:42:21
The Culture Corner: Kendrick Lamar's opus turns 10 years old
3/18/2025
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the social and political impact of To Pimp a Butterfly.
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Duration:00:13:49
Ringo Starr's always been a li'l country
3/7/2025
The former Beatles drummer talks about his new star-studded country record, Look Up.
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Duration:00:21:23
Tune in to a mini-concert with Been Stellar
3/5/2025
The rock band performs songs from their debut album, Scream from New York, NY.
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Duration:00:19:14
Celebrating Santigold: A singular voice that helped define the 2000s
2/26/2025
Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history.
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Duration:00:14:07
Tune into a mini-concert with Pete Yorn
2/25/2025
The New Jersey native's latest album is 2024's The Hard Way.
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Duration:00:15:22
Saya Gray is constantly in motion
2/21/2025
The Toronto native sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to talk about her debut, full-length album.
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Duration:00:36:36
Yola is in the driver's seat on 'My Way'
2/20/2025
The British singer, songwriter and actress talks about asserting more creative control on her latest project, My Way.
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Duration:00:34:48
Celebrating Sylvester: The disco icon who defied all expectations
2/19/2025
Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history.
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Duration:00:12:42
Acadiana Music Showcase: Marc Broussard
2/18/2025
The singer-songwriter has been a force of Southwest Louisiana music for more than two decades now.
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Duration:00:11:25
Carter Vail on his latest album, '100 Cowboys'
2/17/2025
The musician's record harkens back to his time as a producer in Nashville.
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Duration:00:29:58
For Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, every new song penned feels like a rarity
2/14/2025
The Bright Eyes frontman talks about the making of the band's latest album, Five Dice, All Threes, and Bright Eyes performs live.
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Duration:00:38:38