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World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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World Cafe
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Zydeco
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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 Australian indie rock band performs songs from their latest album, Again.

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the legacy of Aretha Live at Fillmore West.

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The Australian musician's third studio album reflects on the social and political turbulence of modern times.

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The Grammy Award-nominated zydeco musician performs songs from his latest album, Live in Alaska.

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Recent Guests

Corey Ledet
Zydeco musician and Acadiana Music Showcase guest
Musician
Episode: Acadiana Music Showcase: Corey Ledet
Julianna Riolino
singer-songwriter
Moon Whistle Records (owner/artist)
Episode: Tune in to a mini-concert with Julianna Riolino
Sal Jaloso
Front person of Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
Episode: Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
Naomi McPherson
Member of MUNA; keyboardist/guitarist
MUNA
Episode: MUNA makes 'all-consuming limerence' sound so good on new album
Josette Maskin
Member of MUNA; guitarist/producer
MUNA
Episode: MUNA makes 'all-consuming limerence' sound so good on new album
Katie Gavin
Member of MUNA; vocalist and songwriter
MUNA
Episode: MUNA makes 'all-consuming limerence' sound so good on new album
Amy Grant
Singer-songwriter
Independent artist (The Me That Remains)
Episode: Amy Grant returns with 'The Me That Remains'
Sam Henshaw
Singer-songwriter
Self-described artist featured on World Cafe
Episode: Samm Henshaw on his latest album, 'It Could Be Worse'
Kacey Musgraves
Musician and artist releasing Middle of Nowhere
American country music artist
Episode: Kacey Musgraves is having the time of her life in the 'Middle of Nowhere'

Hosts

Reina Duras
Host of World Cafe; extensive involvement across WXPN and World Cafe projects
Kaleo
Host of World Cafe; frequent contributor across episodes and collaborations

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 470 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
    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
  • 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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Positive: consistent live performances and diverse guest roster keep the show fresh for music fans.
Strong: in-depth artist interviews and intimate performances offer real music education.
Mixed: hosts can feel repetitive; some listeners crave newer music and fewer self-promotional moments.

Chart Rankings

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#151
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Apple Podcasts
#245
Hong Kong/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
Q: Tell us about Souvenir and the new EP track you performed later.
Souvenir reflects Sal's belief that the greatest keepsakes are memories shared with people, and the track ties into the band's broader narrative as they continue to tour and release new music.
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
Q: How did the NPR Tiny Desk experience change things for the band?
The band transitioned from a DIY, busking origin to a recognized national feature; the Tiny Desk journey provided wind in their sails and helped them expand their reach beyond New Orleans.
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars pours their heart into every performance
Q: What took you to New Orleans?
Sal explains a sense of destiny and a willingness to wander; he ended up in New Orleans by circumstance rather than a plan, and that unstructured period sparked his love for the city's music.
Samm Henshaw on his latest album, 'It Could Be Worse'
Q: What was the process of deciding to record with live musicians for the whole album?
Sam shares that he always wanted live instrumentation inspired by church and live albums, explaining how crowds and a natural, unquantized feel influenced their approach and looping in the live vibe.
Samm Henshaw on his latest album, 'It Could Be Worse'
Q: Could you tell us about the headspace that you were in when you wrote Float?
Sam explains that he was in the immediate aftermath of a breakup while working on the album, coming to terms with the end of the relationship and letting those emotions feed the music, which helped set the album's emotional direction.

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A live-performance and interview show that centers contemporary musicians across a wide spectrum of genres, pairing intimate conversations with lush, in-studio performances. Episodes frequently explore artistic process, collaboration, and the personal journeys behind new releases, with recurring motifs including self-production, resilience through upheaval, and the cultural context that shapes an artist's work. Listeners are treated to candid storytelling and multiple live tracks, offering a deep-dive into both the creative and pragmatic sides of making music.

Unique strengths include a focus on authentic artist narratives, strong emphasis on live sessions, and a willingness to cover regional scenes and cross-genre collaborations. The form... more

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1. Corey Ledet
2. Julianna Riolino
3. Sal Jaloso
4. Naomi McPherson
5. Josette Maskin
6. Katie Gavin
7. Amy Grant
8. Sam Henshaw

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