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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

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Philadelphia, PA

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WXPN

Description:

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

Language:

English


Episodes
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Acadiana Music Spotlight: Julian Primeaux

11/19/2024
Hear a live performance from the Louisiana Music Hall of Famer with a gritty southern rock and blues sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:20:28

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Nick Lowe on his latest album, 'Indoor Safari'

11/15/2024
Find out how Lowe's longtime backing band, Los Straitjackets, were were the catalyst for the songwriter's return to recording albums. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:42:02

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X aren't interested in reliving old memories on 'Smoke & Fiction'

11/12/2024
The punk pioneers talk about their ninth and final studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:29:09

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The Softies return with 'The Bed I Made'

11/11/2024
The pop minimalists return with a record that feels like calling up an old friend. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:37:17

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How 'Roxanne' changed Sting's life and more stories from his back catalog

11/8/2024
Find out which songs the English musician chose to perform for World Cafe's new feature called Backtracking. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:24:16

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Mondo Cozmo on his latest album, 'It's PRINCIPLE!'

11/7/2024
The Philadelphia musician delivers his most cohesive record to date. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:25:27

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Saxophonist Colin Stetson's performance style is breathtaking, literally

11/5/2024
The saxophonist has spent his life developing his unique, physically demanding performance style. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:44:19

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Los Bitchos' 'Talkie Talkie' is a raucous 1980s discotheque

11/1/2024
Heavily inspired by cumbia, the London-based band has a straightforward ethos: have fun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:34:38

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Tycho on his latest album, 'Infinite Health'

10/30/2024
The record producer and composer sought inspiration from his beginnings in Sacramento for his latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:27:49

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The Culture Corner: Digable Planets' 'Blowout Comb' turns 30

10/29/2024
The hip-hop group's second and final album took a sharp sonic turn away from their radio-friendly debut. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:13:46

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Cassandra Lewis on her debut album, 'Lost in a Dream'

10/28/2024
The Nashville-based singer-songwriter sought inspiration from Dorothy's journey in The Wizard of Oz. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:34:05

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WATCH: Pixies plays songs from their new album, 'The Night the Zombies Came'

10/24/2024
The alternative rock pioneers perform an exclusive set ahead of the release of their latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:13:20

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WATCH: Little Feat pours their motley energy into 'Sam's Place'

10/23/2024
The band co-founded by Lowell George and led by Bill Payne has flourished with their gumbo approach to rock and roll. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:41:07

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Acadiana Music Showcase: Amis Du Teche

10/22/2024
Hear a live performance from the young Cajun group Amis Du Teche as they perform songs from their latest self-titled album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:13:16

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Sense of Place: Step inside Denver's famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre

10/18/2024
Denver's iconic outdoor venue comes with a unique set of challenges. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:13:26

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Sense of Place: Boulder-bred Pink Fuzz makes riotous desert rock

10/17/2024
Just like their name implies, this desert rock trio is buzzy, loud and fun. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:34:42

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Sense of Place: This Colorado bluegrass quartet was only supposed to play once

10/15/2024
Big Richard formed to play a one-off festival gig, then the quartet fell in love with playing together. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:47:06

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Sense of Place: Fort Collins is a melting pot of music

10/14/2024
Tune in to a mini-concert with Latin pop and hip hop group 2MX2, plus learn about the foundation cultivating Fort Collins' music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:21:43

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Ride on their latest album, 'Interplay'

10/8/2024
The English rock band looks to '80s synth pop on their seventh studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:32:50

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Amos Lee on his latest album, 'Transmissions'

10/7/2024
The Philadelphia musician wanted to reconnect with his tight-knit circle of bandmates on his new record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:30:39