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
Patterson Hood mined strange childhood memories for his latest solo record
6/5/2025
The Drive-By Truckers co-founder talks about his latest solo album, Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams.
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Duration:00:33:15
Grief strengthened Ben Kweller's song on his first album since his son's death
5/30/2025
The Texas singer-songwriter reflects on reconnecting with his musical spirit after losing his teenage son.
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Duration:00:37:40
For The Weather Station, there's power in our shared humanity
5/29/2025
Musician and climate activist Tamara Lindeman talks about the Canadian folk band's latest record, Humanhood.
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Duration:00:36:37
How Hannah Cohen found a muse in the Catskill Mountains
5/27/2025
The singer-songwriter talks about her latest record, Earthstar Mountain.
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Duration:00:34:05
Acadiana Music Showcase: Feufollet
5/22/2025
Led by the late Christopher Stafford, this Cajun band became a staple of the Lafayette music scene.
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Duration:00:12:20
The Culture Corner: The record that made Tricky a legend
5/19/2025
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the U.K. artist's Angels With Dirty Faces.
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Duration:00:16:23
To make their country record, Julien Baker and Torres had to lean on each other
5/16/2025
Both raised in the South, the duo tapped into a familiar sound for Send a Prayer My Way.
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Duration:00:30:33
Benjamin Booker isn't afraid to sit in discomfort on 'LOWER'
5/15/2025
Booker examines racism, gun violence and the dark side of human nature on his first album in eight years.
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Duration:00:18:29
For songwriter Amy Allen, 'quality time' is the key to writing a hit
5/13/2025
The songwriter talks about writing chart-toppers for stars like Sabrina Carpenter, plus releasing her own, self-titled album.
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Duration:00:29:08
Wilco guitarist Nels Cline on his latest solo record, 'Consentrik Quartet'
5/12/2025
For his experimental jazz album, Cline teamed up with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Tom Rainey and double-bassist Chris Lightcap.
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Duration:00:29:17
Sierra Hull's confidence is palpable on 'A Tip Toe High Wire'
5/8/2025
The mandolin sensation talks about releasing her first independent record, plus an in-studio performance.
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Duration:00:29:06
Adrian Younge on the final installment in his 'Something About April' trilogy
5/7/2025
The producer and multi-instrumentalist's latest record explores hip hop and jazz in Brazil.
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Duration:00:39:22
For Polish band Trupa Trupa, remembering our history is paramount
5/2/2025
The Polish rock band talks about their latest project, Mourners.
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Duration:00:35:22
Tune in to a mini-concert with Neil Francis
5/1/2025
The Chicago singer-songwriter performs songs from his latest album, Return To Zero.
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Duration:00:18:30
For Laura Marling, parenthood was a boon of creativity
4/30/2025
The English musician talks about making her latest album, Patterns in Repeat.
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Duration:00:30:39
How Palmyra tapped into a true collaborative spirit on 'Restless'
4/28/2025
Plus, the Virigina trio perform songs from their latest record.
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Duration:00:30:14
Jordana rekindles an old affair on 'Lively Premonition'
4/24/2025
A trained violinist, the Los Angeles-based musician explains why she brought it back for her latest record.
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Duration:00:34:18
The Culture Corner: Revisiting Prince's 'Around the World in a Day'
4/22/2025
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back on Prince's daring left turn following the success of Purple Rain.
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Duration:00:14:35
Acadiana Music Showcase: Good Prblms
4/21/2025
The hip-hop collective have made inroads in Lafayette's music scene.
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Duration:00:15:02
Noeline Hofmann's debut EP is a vision of Wild Rose Country
4/17/2025
The singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada, performs songs from her debut EP, Purple Gas.
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Duration:00:29:05