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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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Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade.

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World Cafe hears from members of the city's ever-changing DIY music scene, both past and present.

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honoree looks back at his childhood influences and early musical projects that preceded his ascent to stardom.

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World Cafe sits down with a Grammy Award-winning jazz master as part of its Sense of Place: Philadelphia series.

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Recent Guests

Sabrina Cunningham
Member of Say She She
Say She She
Episode: Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
Piya Malik
Member of Say She She
Say She She
Episode: Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
Nya Brown
Member of Say She She
Say She She
Episode: Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
José González
Swedish singer-songwriter, guest discussing his album and AI collaboration
Episode: Why did José González use generative AI on his latest album?
Bill Frisell
Jazz guitarist, renowned for collaborative work and distinctive guitar style
Self/Bill Frisell
Episode: Jazz guitar legend Bill Frisell looks back on his 40-year career
Joshua Ray Walker
Musician, subject of the interview and live performer
Musician, State Fair Records / Grand Ole Opry alum
Episode: Joshua Ray Walker on his latest album, 'Ain’t Dead Yet'
Jack Antonoff
Musician, frontman of Bleachers
Bleachers
Episode: Jack Antonoff on Bleachers' new album, 'everyone for ten minutes'
The Belair Lip Bombs
Australian indie pop rock band
Third Man Records
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with The Belair Lip Bombs
Genesis Owusu
Guest musician and subject of the interview
Musician, Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge
Episode: Genesis Owusu on his latest album, 'Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge'

Hosts

Kaleo
Host of World Cafe and related programs; renowned spokesperson for in-depth musical storytelling.
Reina Duras
Host of World Cafe; key interviewer with a focus on artist background and context.
Marina Duras
Contributor/host with emphasis on music discussions and live performances.
Rina Duras
Host on select episodes, featured in conversations and performances.
Stephen Kaleo
Guest/host contributor known for interview segments and music discussions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 472 ratings
  • Steve Forbert

    Please do a segment on Steve Forbert and also Sam Roberts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shannon rebekkah
    Canada2 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 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

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Some reviews note ideal host chemistry and varied guest quality.
Audience often praises the depth of musician insights and production details.
Listeners value deep artist storytelling and high-quality live performances.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#160
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Apple Podcasts
#174
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why did José González use generative AI on his latest album?
Q: Can you talk about the co-writer on that song and how you approached using AI for lyric writing?
González describes experimenting with AI lyric models, gradually finding ones that could rhyme, match syllable counts, and generate surprisingly good poetry. He saw it as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement, prompting multiple prompts and edits while maintaining human input.
Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
Q: How does the band view its role in advocating for artists in the industry?
They want to campaign for legal changes to protect musicians, collaborate with Parliament to create escrow requirements, and ensure money from bookings is safeguarded for artists regardless of label or management dynamics.
Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
Q: What happened with the UK-based booking agent and how did it affect the band?
They were embezzled by the booking agent who withheld promoter payments and liquidated the company, which caused significant financial hardship; the band is pushing for escrow protections to prevent similar abuse.
Say She She on their latest album, 'Cut & Rewind'
Q: What inspired the Disco Life concept and the song's energy?
The idea came from a playful moment during pre-production, which Sabrina captured and suggested using on the next album; the band explored the anti-disco sentiment and reframed it as a celebration of freedom and self-expression.
Genesis Owusu on his latest album, 'Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge'
Q: Could you talk about naming explicit figures in your lyrics and why that was a choice for the album?
Owusu explains he wanted to cut through metaphor and address real-world figures directly to reflect the urgency and clarity he feels about current events.

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This program blends intimate artist interviews with live performances, often showcasing a wide range of contemporary musicians and their creative processes. Episodes frequently explore how art persists in a tech-enabled world, the chemistry of bands and live collaboration, and the storytelling behind new records or projects. Listeners can expect candid conversations, studio anecdotes, and a mix of studio sessions and mini-concerts that highlight both craft and performance, making it appealing for fans of in-depth artist storytelling and high-quality live music.

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Recent guests on World Cafe Words and Music Podcast include:

1. Sabrina Cunningham
2. Piya Malik
3. Nya Brown
4. José González
5. Bill Frisell
6. Joshua Ray Walker
7. Jack Antonoff
8. The Belair Lip Bombs

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