World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

Just like Phish and the Grateful Dead before them, rising jam band stars Goose have inspired a very passionate fan following. Plus, they perform songs from their surprise album, Chain Yer Dragon. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument. Plus, Friedberg performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Gracie and Julie Babineaux have been making Cajun music for over a decade, writing and performing in Louisiana French. Their new album, Sans Soulier, is due out in October. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Originally ignored by fans in the U.K., the psychedelic funk band was later embraced by hip-hop groups like De La Soul and The Fugees. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the impact of the American hard rock band's sophomore album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Natalie Bergman discusses how her latest album, My Home is Not in This World, was sparked by new beginnings, including becoming a mother. Plus, she performs live in the studio. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The 30-year-old musician blends country, jam and rock into an out-of-this-world sound. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World Cafe to talk about her latest album, A Complicated Woman. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Molly Tuttle talks about writing her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, with her partner Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show; meeting Ringo Starr; and about growing up with alopecia. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Grammy-nominated producer and DJ talks about how her latest album, Eternal Reverie, became a tribute to her best friend and tour manager, who died of cancer in 2024. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break, the duo recorded their latest album, No Rain, No Flowers. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

On the next World Cafe, Hamilton Leithauser joins us from his Brooklyn studio to discuss his latest solo album, This Side of the Island. He reflects on working with Aaron Dessner of The National and his longtime friendship with the late musician Richard Swift. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

After the departure of frontman Isaac Wood, the English rock band reconfigured and uncovered exciting new sounds in the process. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

From Addis Ababa and Atlanta to Los Angeles, Mereba's sophomore album is a love letter to the past and the present. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The musician joins us to talk about her latest album, Slang Spirituals. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison joins us to explain the legacy of Scott's debut album, Who Is Jill Scott? Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The musician joins us to talk about his new album, Paradise Now. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy