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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

Margaret Glaspy
Singer-songwriter and musician
Episode: Margaret Glaspy on her latest album, 'I Am Both'
Anthony D'Amato
Songwriter and member of Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
Don DiLego
Songwriter and member of Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
Mike Montali
Songwriter and member of Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
Brian Dunne
Songwriter and member of Fantastic Cat
Fantastic Cat
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
Willow Avalon
Country singer-songwriter drawing on Southern Gothic storytelling and her rural Georgia upbringing
Episode: Willow Avalon on her latest album, 'Pink Pocket Pistol'
Orville Peck
Singer-songwriter known for wearing a mask
Episode: Orville Peck on his latest album, 'Mule'
Adam Weiner
Frontman of Low Cut Connie
Low Cut Connie
Episode: Low Cut Connie on his latest album, 'Livin in the USA'
Stephen Wilson Jr.
Indiana-raised singer-songwriter, former research and development food scientist, and Golden Gloves boxing finalist.
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Stephen Wilson Jr.

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Kaleo
Host of the featured live performance and interview program
Reina Duras
Host of the featured live performance and interview program

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • Steve Forbert

    Please do a segment on Steve Forbert and also Sam Roberts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shannon rebekkah
    Canada6 months ago
  • 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
    Canadaa year 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 States3 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

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Audience appreciates the mix of storytelling with musical insight and live sessions.
Listeners praise the depth of artist conversations and live performances.
Some listeners feel hosts' delivery lacks personality or energy at times.

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Willow Avalon on her latest album, 'Pink Pocket Pistol'
Q: What do you think some of the qualities that you both share when it comes to writing songs?
Avalon says she and her father, Jim White, share a love of vivid storytelling and a habit of capturing striking details and phrases from conversations to build into songs.
Willow Avalon on her latest album, 'Pink Pocket Pistol'
Q: What draws you to these kinds of songs?
Avalon grew up hearing Southern women in her family sing murder ballads and other country songs. Their dark, eerie storytelling felt natural to her and became part of her own songwriting.
Margaret Glaspy on her latest album, 'I Am Both'
Q: Could you talk a little bit about the insight making this album and going through this process has given you on what your responsibility as an artist is, or how you think about that?
Glaspy sees her personal responsibility as an artist as offering original thought. She tries to pay attention to what influences her and create an environment that supports the work she wants to make.
Margaret Glaspy on her latest album, 'I Am Both'
Q: How were you feeling at that point? What was it that made you feel like you'd lost your practice?
Glaspy felt disconnected from her body and overwhelmed by screens and social media. She said the flood of outside ideas made it harder to recognize her own preferences and generate original work.
Low Cut Connie on his latest album, 'Livin in the USA'
Q: I would love to know a little bit about that decision and what happened afterwards.
Weiner says he canceled the Kennedy Center performance when he believed its Social Impact Series mission was being undermined. The decision brought support as well as hostile messages, threats, and a separate concert cancellation, leading him to consult security professionals.

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The program centers on in-depth music interviews and live performances across a wide spectrum of artists, from rising Irish bands to internationally known stars. Episodes commonly pair intimate conversations about creative process, influences, and touring with lo-fi or polished in-studio performances, often weaving in behind-the-scenes stories, historical context, and regional music scenes. A standout characteristic is the strong live-session format intertwined with artist storytelling, offering both sonic showcases and thoughtful cultural commentary that appeals to dedicated music fans and industry-minded listeners. The show tends to feature artists with strong identities or noteworthy collaborations, and it frequently blends personal narr... more

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1. Margaret Glaspy
2. Anthony D'Amato
3. Don DiLego
4. Mike Montali
5. Brian Dunne
6. Willow Avalon
7. Orville Peck
8. Adam Weiner

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