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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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The Mexican musician explains how the late ranchera icon Chavela Vargas helped her find her way back to songwriting after the death of her best friend.

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Silvana Estrada
Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter
Independent musician
Episode: Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after experiencing profound grief
Kashus Culpepper
Musician and guest on the show
Musician, Act One
Episode: Kashus Culpepper's first 'Act' started just 6 years ago, when he picked up a guitar
Andrina Turenne
Musician featured in the Acadiana Music Showcase
Self / Andrina Turenne
Episode: Acadiana Music Showcase: Andrina Turenne
Cate Le Bon
Welsh artist known for her music and production
Episode: Cate Le Bon didn't want to write about heartbreak. She did it anyways.
Don Was
Grammy Award-winning producer and bassist, president of Blue Note Records
Blue Note Records
Episode: World Cafe: Don Was
Jay McCarrol
Creator and star of 'Nirvana, the Band, the Show, the Movie'
Nirvana, the Band, the Show
Episode: Introducing: Personal Records, a new mixtape series
Matt Johnson
Creator and star of 'Nirvana, the Band, the Show, the Movie'
Nirvana, the Band, the Show
Episode: Introducing: Personal Records, a new mixtape series
Nate Amos
Musician and songwriter, performing as This Is Lorelei
Episode: How This Is Lorelei gave old songs a new life on 'Holo Boy'
Dan Deacon
Baltimore-based electronic musician and composer.
Independent musician
Episode: Why Dan Deacon never wants to leave Baltimore

Hosts

Raina Duras
Joined by John Morrison.
Kaleo
Host of World Cafe

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 469 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
    Canada9 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 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 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 States5 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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Critics occasionally mention that the hosts' personalities may not be as engaging or dynamic as expected, but many still find value in the content provided through artist performances and discussions.
The podcast is recognized for its insightful content and deep dives into the backstories of musicians, which resonate well with fans looking for a more intimate understanding of the music they love.
Listeners appreciate the diverse range of music and the quality of interviews with artists, often mentioning how the show has introduced them to new music they enjoy and follow.

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Apple Podcasts
#227
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#148
Mexico/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after experiencing profound grief
Q: How did recent personal losses influence the themes and process of the new album?
Experiencing the death of her best friend and his brother in Mexico City deeply altered her sense of self and fueled the emotional depth of the songs, leading to a two-year process of healing and rebuilding.
Silvana Estrada’s latest album came after experiencing profound grief
Q: You self-produced this album. Why did you want to take on that role for the record?
She chose to produce herself because previous experiences with other producers felt misaligned with her vision, and producing herself allowed her to follow her intuition and maintain creative control, which helped her sleep better at night.
Kashus Culpepper's first 'Act' started just 6 years ago, when he picked up a guitar
Q: At what point did you start writing your own original songs?
About a year and a half after leaving the military, while juggling multiple gigs and a heavy schedule, I started writing more seriously and eventually moved toward posting songs online and pursuing Nashville.
On 'Cutthroat,' South London band Shame thrives in moral ambiguity
Q: How did you resolve conflicts as a band?
Steen mentions the band's democratic nature but acknowledges it can sometimes slow down their creative process.
On 'Cutthroat,' South London band Shame thrives in moral ambiguity
Q: What drew you to Oscar Wilde during that time?
He notes being intrigued by Wilde's paradoxical themes and social critique seen in his plays.

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Recent guests on World Cafe Words and Music Podcast include:

1. Silvana Estrada
2. Kashus Culpepper
3. Andrina Turenne
4. Cate Le Bon
5. Don Was
6. Jay McCarrol
7. Matt Johnson
8. Nate Amos

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