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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

Location:

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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Lizzie No's 'Halfsies' is like an epic role-playing video game

4/18/2024
The Nashville-based musician modeled her latest album as a video game journey, complete with a character named Miss Freedomland. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:41:33

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Maggie Rogers made 'Don't Forget Me' with the pedal to the floor

4/16/2024
The singer-songwriter spent just five days at Electric Lady Studios making her latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:19:22

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Lo Moon

4/15/2024
The LA-based psychedelic pop band performs songs from their latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:23:11

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Laura Jane Grace confronts past pain on 'Hole In My Head'

4/12/2024
The musician, and founder of punk band Against Me!, talks about her latest solo album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:22:22

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Lindsay Lou taps into the divine feminine on 'Queen of Time'

4/11/2024
The Nashville singer-songwriter's latest album features collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:11:33

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Brigitte Calls Me Baby is riding a retro rock and roll wave

4/10/2024
The Chicago band showcases their nostalgic, yet fresh, sound on This House is Made of Corners. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:26:12

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Listen to Hermanos Gutiérrez's hypnotic guitar interplay

4/9/2024
The brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:18:02

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Tommy Emmanuel shows off his 'fearless' fingerpicking style

4/4/2024
One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:16:44

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Jamila Woods' latest album strikes for the root of love and heartache

4/3/2024
The Chicago-based songwriter and poet talks about her latest album, Water Made Us. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:22:04

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Jacob Collier's sonic world keeps expanding on 'Djesse Vol. 4'

4/1/2024
The British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:22:37

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Aoife O'Donovan mines a century of women's rights on her latest album

3/29/2024
The Grammy Award-winning songwriter drew inspiration from the 19th Amendment to pen her latest album, All My Friends. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:28:37

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The Culture Corner: Stevie Wonder's prolific pen extended to other artists

3/26/2024
The songwriting legend wrote songs for the likes of Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and more. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:18:41

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The Black Crowes reignite their passion for rock on 'Happiness Bastards'

3/22/2024
The Atlanta rock band return with their first album in over a decade. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:27:38

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Sarah Jarosz opens up her creative process on 'Polaroid Lovers'

3/21/2024
The Grammy-winning artist talks about embracing a more collaborative spirit on her latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:34:21

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Norah Jones finds inspiration in the quiet moments on 'Visions'

3/18/2024
The Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:16:31

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'To me, nature is God': Kacey Musgraves ponders life's big questions on new album

3/15/2024
The Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:28:47

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Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'

3/14/2024
The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:30:56

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Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper

3/12/2024
The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful! Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:15:42

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The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'

3/12/2024
The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:32:56

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For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun

3/7/2024
The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Duration:00:20:50