World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Episódios

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  beabadoobee looks toward what connects us on 'Pylon' 19.09.2026 17min

  The singer and songwriter joined forces with Chino Moreno, Turnstile's Brendan Yates and more on her grunge-leaning fourth studio album.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Before the Breakthough: Shakira 18.09.2026 13min

  For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the Colombian star's career before she made her U.S. crossover with 2001's Laundry Service.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Carly Rae Jepsen pulls out all the stops on 'Day and Night' 18.09.2026 34min

  The Canadian pop star talks about her ambitious double album, becoming a parent and writing music for the Broadway adaptation of 10 Things I Hate About You.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Kelsey Lu faces a reckoning on 'So Help Me God' 17.09.2026 33min

  The vocalist and cellist also performs a stunning set live from World Cafe's performance studio.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Culture Corner: Revisiting DJ Shadow's 'Endtroducing.....' 16.09.2026 18min

  World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the California producer's debut album shifted what music could sound like.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Interpol gets experimental on 'This Mirror Weighs a Ton' 15.09.2026 19min

  Lead guitarist Daniel Kessler joins World Cafe to talk about the band's eighth studio album.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Old Crow Medicine Show reflect on 250 years of U.S. history 14.09.2026 35min

  Morgan Jahnig and Ketch Secor join us to talk about the band's latest album, Union Made.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Sylvan Esso are finding ways to laugh among the doom 11.09.2026 23min

  Lead singer Amelia Meath says the album reflects "a decision to continue living despite the fact that we continue being hurt."See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Bruce Hornsby on his latest album, 'Indigo Park' 10.09.2026 24min

  The record features collaborations with longtime friends like Bonnie Raitt and Bob Weir, as well as a new generation of artists like Ezra Koenig and Blake Mills.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Tune in to a mini-concert with Ryan Bingham 08.09.2026 13min

  The Oscar-winning musician and actor performs songs from his latest record, They Call Us The Lucky Ones.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  His family thought he was off to college. Dublin rapper KhakiKid had other plans. 02.09.2026 37min

  The rising artist landed a viral hit in 2025 with "Date Night." He's following it up with a new EP, Girl Bites Dog.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Step into the world of 'Riverdance' 31.08.2026 11min

  As part of our Sense of Place: Dublin series, World Cafe sat down with Riverdance's principal dancer.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  'Life will always flourish': How Madra Salach turned painful history into joy 28.08.2026 39min

  The Irish band performs a powerful set of music from their debut EP, It's a Hell of an Age.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Tune in to a mini-concert with Florence Road 27.08.2026 16min

  The Irish rock band performs music from their latest EP, Spring Forward.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  'It’s the music of my soul': In 2001, Dolly Parton brought bluegrass to World Cafe 25.08.2026 25min

  Hear previously unreleased live performances from the country icon's bluegrass album, Little Sparrow.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Dublin band SPRINTS is finding success in a world that's on fire 25.08.2026 51min

  World Cafe kicks off its latest Sense of Place series with a live session recorded in Ireland.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  How letting go of control helped Weezer's 20th album shine 21.08.2026 27min

  Dubbed "the Gold Album," the rock band's latest record marks a new collaborative approach between the original members.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Brandon Flowers' songwriting has always had 'whispers' of country music 20.08.2026 27min

  The Killers' frontman joins World Cafe to talk about exploring a country western sound on his new solo album, THRASHER.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Irish band Cardinals blends fact and fiction on 'Masquerade' 19.08.2026 29min

  Plus, Cardinals perform live for World Cafe.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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  Revisiting Aaliyah's 'One in a Million' 18.08.2026 13min

  The late singer's second studio album forecast sonic trends that would define R&B and pop in subsequent decades.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy