NPR: World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN Podcast

  1. Norah Jones finds inspiration in the quiet moments on 'Visions'2024/03/18
    The Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album.

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  2. 'To me, nature is God': Kacey Musgraves ponders life's big questions on new album2024/03/15
    The Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature.

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  3. Composer Joe Wong brings his cinematic flair to 'Mere Survival'2024/03/14
    The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel .

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  4. Tune in to a mini-concert with Deeper2024/03/12
    The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful!

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  5. The Jesus and Mary Chain talk about 'Glasgow Eyes'2024/03/12
    The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album.

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  6. For DJ Shadow, falling down musical rabbit holes is half the fun2024/03/07
    The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure.

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  7. For Yard Act, hitting the big time was only half the battle2024/03/04
    The British rock band talk about their new album, Where's My Utopia?.

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  8. Black Futures: In the new millennium, the dance remix reigns supreme2024/02/29
    For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the trends that have defined dance music in the 2000s and beyond.

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  9. Billy Porter's latest album is an ode to 'gay church'2024/02/28
    The award-winning actor, singer and fashion icon talks about Black Mona Lisa and the road to becoming a pop star.

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  10. Tune in to a mini-concert with Sen Morimoto2024/02/26
    The Chicago multi-instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Diagnosis .

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  11. MGMT opt for a different kind of trip on 'Loss of Life'2024/02/23
    The psychedelic pop band turn their attention toward love and stability on their fifth record.

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  12. Allison Russell celebrates survivor's joy on 'The Returner'2024/02/21
    The Canadian multi-instrumentalist talks about her sophomore solo record.

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  13. Black Futures: In the '90s, dance music was in a 'constant state of mutation'2024/02/20
    For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison recounts the proliferation of dance music subgenres in the '90s.

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  14. Brittany Howard takes unexpected twists and turns on 'What Now'2024/02/16
    The Alabama native talks about the inventive process behind her sophomore solo album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.

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  15. Inspired by a childhood tale, Sampha takes to the sky on 'Lahai'2024/02/15
    The Mercury Prize-winning musician talks about his arresting sophomore album.

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  16. Black Futures: How house music took center stage in the '80s2024/02/13
    For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison walks us through the synth-driven boom of electronic music in the '80s.

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  17. How Slow Pulp used isolation to their advantage on 'Yard'2024/02/12
    Lead vocalist Emily Massey joins World Cafe to talk about the indie rock band's sophomore album.

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  18. How making music guided Sleater-Kinney through the 'nebulous realm' of grief2024/02/09
    Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk about the band's 11th studio album, Little Rope .

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  19. Kiltro's Chris Bowers Castillo mines his memories of Chile on 'Underbelly'2024/02/07
    The frontman of the experimental indie band talks about living in Valparaíso and turning inward on the band's latest record.

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  20. Black Futures: How disco set the stage for dance and electronic music2024/02/06
    For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the rise of disco in the '70s and the genesis of dance and club culture.

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  21. Tré Burt imbued 'Traffic Fiction' with the classic soul, Motown spirit2024/02/05
    The Sacramento-based singer-songwriter drew from early memories of listening to music with his late grandfather for his new album, Traffic Fiction .

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  22. Tune in to a mini-concert with Will Butler + Sister Squares2024/02/01
    The former member of Arcade Fire plays songs off his band's new album.

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  23. Black Pumas strike again with 'Chronicles of a Diamond'2024/01/31
    The Austin, Texas, band talks about the follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated self-titled debut.

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  24. Dillon Francis isn't done honing his craft2024/01/29
    The Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer talks about his latest record, This Mixtape is Fire TOO .

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  25. Sense of Place: Provo rapper JTM is at a creative crossroads2024/01/26
    James Curran, who goes by the moniker JTM, talks about striking a balance between making secular hip-hop music while also wanting to share his faith.

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  26. Sense of Place: How The Clingers helped pave the way for women in rock music2024/01/24
    The Clinger sisters from Utah, who found success in the the '60s, were one of the first all-girl groups to play their own instruments and be signed to a major label.

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  27. Sense of Place: Discover the 'Dusty Deseret' sound of Provo's music scene2024/01/23
    Zach Collier, co-founder of Provo Music Magazine , talks about the unique blend of folk rock heard in Provo.

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  28. Sense of Place: Provo's 'only proper bar within city limits' is a haven for misfits2024/01/22
    Step inside ABG's, the only music venue in Provo, Utah with a liquor license.

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  29. Sense of Place: This all-ages venue is at the heart of the Provo music scene2024/01/19
    Velour Live Music Gallery and its owner, Corey Fox, have helped launch the careers of bands like Neon Trees, Imagine Dragons and The Moth & The Flame.

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  30. Sense of Place: What's a world-class recording studio doing in suburban Utah?2024/01/19
    World Cafe visits June Audio, alongside Provo band The National Parks, to find out what makes this recording studio so key to the local music scene.

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  31. Sense of Place: The Aces reflect on their Utah roots on their latest album2024/01/18
    Inspired by their early days as a band, The Aces open up about growing up in the mostly Mormon city of Provo on I've Loved You For So Long.

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  32. Tune in to a mini-concert with Squirrel Flower2024/01/17
    The Chicago-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Tomorrow's Fire.

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  33. For his alt rock band Dogstar, Keanu Reeves is just 'the bass player'2024/01/12
    First rising to prominence in the mid-'90s, the Southern California outfit says reuniting to make their first album in 23 years felt totally natural.

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  34. Shakey Graves mines limitless potential of the silver screen on 'Movie Of The Week'2024/01/11
    The Austin native talks about how songs rejected for a film score led to his latest record.

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  35. Stephen Sanchez weaves a tale of tragic love on 'Angel Face'2024/01/08
    The 21-year-old singer finds inspiration in the legendary crooners of the '50s and '60s.

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  36. Nat Myers' 'Yellow Peril' offers a refreshing entry into the blues canon2024/01/05
    The Kentucky musician's debut album explores what it means to be a Korean American navigating life in the U.S.

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  37. In the '80s, a rollicking indie rock scene took over the Twin Cities2024/01/03
    Music record executive Peter Jesperson remembers discovering The Replacements and more in his new memoir, Euphoric Recall .

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  38. McKinley Dixon on his wildly inventive album 'Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?'2024/01/03
    The Chicago-based musician talks about how everything from Toni Morrison to animation inspired his latest album.

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  39. All I want for Christmas is My Morning Jacket's holiday album2023/12/25
    My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James talks about the band's new record, Happy Holiday!

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  40. The Culture Corner: John Morrison shares his favorite albums of 20232023/12/21
    The World Cafe correspondent shares the records he kept coming back to this year.

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  41. Live from AMERICANAFEST 2023: Jobi Riccio & The Band of Heathens2023/12/19
    Today, we bring you live performances from songwriter Jobi Riccio and Americana group The Band of Heathens.

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  42. Hiss Golden Messenger is utterly joyous on the folk band's latest album2023/12/14
    Hiss Golden Messenger frontman MC Taylor talks about loosening his creative approach on the band's latest album, Jump for Joy .

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