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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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Recent Guests

David Byrne
Musician, founding member of Talking Heads, and solo artist
Talking Heads, solo career
Episode: David Byrne on his latest album, 'Who Is the Sky?'
Jason Singer
Lead vocalist of Michigander
Michigander
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Michigander
Amanda Shires
Singer-songwriter discussing her new album and personal experiences post-divorce.
Independent Artist
Episode: At first, Amanda Shires wasn't sure she wanted to write about her divorce
Richard Thompson
Legendary rock musician and guitarist
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Richard Thompson
Alex Rice
Lead singer of Sports Team
Sports Team
Episode: Sports Team change up their sound on 'Boys These Days'
Rob Naggs
Guitarist of Sports Team
Sports Team
Episode: Sports Team change up their sound on 'Boys These Days'
Nico Rose
Member of The Happy Fits
The Happy Fits
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with The Happy Fits
Calvin Langman
Founder and lead singer of The Happy Fits
The Happy Fits
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with The Happy Fits
Luke Davis
Drummer of The Happy Fits
The Happy Fits
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with The Happy Fits

Hosts

Reina Duras
Host of World Cafe, known for her engaging interview style and ability to foster in-depth conversations with artists across various genres.
Kaleo
Host of World Cafe and also known for his work on the Acadiana Music Showcase, he brings a unique perspective to music discussions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 455 ratings
  • Good podcast but misleading name

    Decent podcast, great host and good music but the name “world” is completely misleading as it only focuses on wealthy western nations in US, UK, Europe primarily. We desperately need a high quality world music podcast, somewhere, somehow hint hint;)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    iwakeupdreaming
    Canada5 months ago
  • Love this!

    Look forward to each new show as I’ve been introduced to so many artists I now follow. Hosts are great interviewers as well. Keep on🎶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gypsydjango
    United States2 years ago
  • corny hosts

    the musical guests are great but sound stifled in conversation with the awkward/vanilla hosts, who have the least personality of anyone in podcasting. it’s occasionally funny to listen to their canned Q&A routine with artists but it’s mostly like listening to someone read you their music history homework at a party. just hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ParkerBatterson
    United States4 years ago
  • Great content!

    Love this podcast and the view into music and musicians it offers. Awesome hosts, diverse guests, and always a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly soph
    United States4 years ago
  • Second Best only to Song Exploder

    Fantastic music podcast with bite sized episodes and unique live performances. Was very pleasantly surprised to hear the Waxahatchee episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bvdabeast
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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There is a strong perception of the podcast as a valuable platform for music discovery and artist insights.
Overall, the hosts are regarded as skilled interviewers, able to connect with both the artists and the audience.
Listeners appreciate the blend of live performances and in-depth conversations with artists.
Some criticisms revolve around moments when hosts overshadow the guests in discussions.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#145
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#135
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#118
New Zealand/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

David Byrne on his latest album, 'Who Is the Sky?'
Q: How has your relationship with the audience changed over the years?
It's evolved from only introducing songs to engaging with the audience and sharing narratives that connect to the music, creating a more dynamic interaction.
At first, Amanda Shires wasn't sure she wanted to write about her divorce
Q: What do you hope your daughter takes from this album?
Amanda hopes her daughter understands that everyone goes through grief and heartbreak, but can eventually find a way through it and make something out of their experiences.
At first, Amanda Shires wasn't sure she wanted to write about her divorce
Q: What was that conversation like when Shooter Jennings urged you to make the album?
Amanda mentions that Jennings validated her decision to continue making the album, emphasizing its importance for her healing journey and for fans.
Mae Martin talks about their debut album, 'I'm A TV'
Q: How is it different when you're warming up to do a stand-up show versus a music set?
Mae explains that preparation for comedy is about staying alert while for music it's about finding a way to relax and feel confident, as the adrenaline affects their voice negatively.
Mae Martin talks about their debut album, 'I'm A TV'
Q: Is that partly because as a comedian, you really are kind of literally saying things to people, telling people things in a straightforward way, and this is a chance to not do that?
Mae confirms that in comedy they have to be very clear about their perspective, whereas music allows for more ambiguity and expression of feelings.

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The content features a vibrant mix of live performances and interviews with a diverse array of musicians, each episode shining a light on unique stories, artistic processes, and personal journeys. Episodes frequently explore themes of creativity, resilience, and cultural influences through discussions about new album releases, songwriting inspirations, and the evolution of the artists' sounds across genres.

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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast launched 20 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. David Byrne
2. Jason Singer
3. Amanda Shires
4. Richard Thompson
5. Alex Rice
6. Rob Naggs
7. Nico Rose
8. Calvin Langman

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