World Cafe Next: Lake Street Dive
The quartet, which met at the New England Conservatory in Boston, combines great instrumental virtuosity with a love for roots-influenced music with jazzy flair.
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Mavis Staples On World Cafe
Staples’ gospel-rooted solo recordings have captivated artists such as Bob Dylan and Prince, and helped pave the way for contemporary soul music. Over the course of her 50-year career, Staples has become a legend on the strength of her huge vocals and messages of hope.
Of Montreal On World Cafe
Hear the indie-rock band perform songs from Lousy With Sylvianbriar, recorded live in Philadelphia.
Graham Nash On World Cafe
The two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer visits the WXPN studios to reflect on his days in The Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash. His new autobiography, Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life, takes readers on a page-by-page journey through the musician’s life.
Tom Jones On World Cafe
The Welsh performer sings blues, gospel and Leonard Cohen on his new album, Spirit in the Room.
Latin Roots: A Puerto Rican Christmas
On this holiday edition of Latin Roots, musician, record producer and writer Rachel Faro compares Puerto Rican Christmas celebrations by region.
Nick Lowe On World Cafe
In addition to performing songs from his new holiday album, Quality Street: A Seasonal Selection for All the Family, the English singer-songwriter discusses how he gets into the Christmas spirit.
The Polyphonic Spree On World Cafe
The gigantic band has taken its joyful, exuberant Christmas music on the road, touring the country with its “Holiday Extravaganza.” Hear the group play classic Christmas tunes in this studio session.
World Cafe Next: Dott
Hear two tracks from the Irish band’s infectious debut Swoon when you download this week’s podcast.
Andrew Bird On World Cafe
Wielding many instruments and a remarkable whistling ability, Bird has developed an offbeat marriage of classical and pop music over the course of his decade-long career. Hear the relentlessly inventive singer-songwriter perform songs from Noble Beast in this archived session from 2009.