World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast Podcast

WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

  1. Acadiana Music Spotlight: Louis Michot & Swamp Magic

    1 DAY AGO

    Acadiana Music Spotlight: Louis Michot & Swamp Magic

    World Cafe's new concert series highlights music from Louisiana's Cajun Country. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    13 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Folk Implosion return with 'Walk Thru Me' after decades away

    Lou Barlow and John Davis talk about what brought them together again, plus they perform live for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    35 min
  3. Jessica Pratt cracks open the sunny veneer of the California dream

    3 DAYS AGO

    Jessica Pratt cracks open the sunny veneer of the California dream

    The Los Angeles-based musician was inspired by the dark side of state's mythology in the making of her fourth studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    29 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    For Nick Cave, it took enduring devastation to embrace true joy

    The Australian musician talks about the motivation and meaning behind Wild God, a new album with his band The Bad Seeds. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    46 min

  5. SEP 10

    The Culture Corner: Enter Soweto Gospel Choir's 'House of Worship'

    World Cafe correspondent John Morrison digs into the South African gospel group's latest record, which recontextualizes classic club hits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    10 min
  6. Grace Cummings' vocal power is in full effect on 'Ramona'

    SEP 9

    Grace Cummings' vocal power is in full effect on 'Ramona'

    The Australian artist performs songs from her latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    31 min
  7. Gillian Welch and David Rawlings look back on turbulent times on 'Woodland'

    SEP 6

    Gillian Welch and David Rawlings look back on turbulent times on 'Woodland'

    The folk duo's latest album is named after the East Nashville studio that was destroyed by a devastating tornado outbreak in 2020. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    54 min
  8. For Elvis, Memphis was a wellspring of musical creation

    SEP 3

    For Elvis, Memphis was a wellspring of musical creation

    A new box set chronicles Elvis Presley's time in Grind City. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

    22 min
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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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  • Creator
    WXPN Listener Supported Radio
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 WXPN University of Pennsylvania
  • Show Website
    World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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