World Cafe Words and Music Podcast
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- Nov 10, 2026
About the podcast
WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians
Episodes 42
feeble little horse's 'bitknot' sounds unmistakably modern
The Pittsburgh band's latest album is glitchy, unpredictable and undeniably fun.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast …
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The Pittsburgh band's latest album is glitchy, unpredictable and undeniably fun.
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NPR Privacy PolicyJesse Malin reflects on his road back to the stage after a stroke
Malin's new book is Almost Grown: A New York Memoir.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Broken Social Scene is in the business of making memories
The band's latest album, Remember the Humans, is its first in nine years.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship …
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The band's latest album, Remember the Humans, is its first in nine years.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMargaret Glaspy on her latest album, 'I Am Both'
We all know that too much screen time isn't good for you. Margaret Glaspy talks about how she reconnected with herself by unplugging, and how that shaped her new album, I Am Both.See pcm.adswizz.com for …
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We all know that too much screen time isn't good for you. Margaret Glaspy talks about how she reconnected with herself by unplugging, and how that shaped her new album, I Am Both.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTune in to a mini-concert with Fantastic Cat
The supergroup Fantastic Cat's latest album, Cat Out of Hell, is filled with irreverent and charmingly honest songwriting. Hear them perform a mini-concert on the latest episode of World Cafe.See …
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The supergroup Fantastic Cat's latest album, Cat Out of Hell, is filled with irreverent and charmingly honest songwriting. Hear them perform a mini-concert on the latest episode of World Cafe.
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NPR Privacy PolicyWillow Avalon on her latest album, 'Pink Pocket Pistol'
Willow Avalon is making room for a kind of country song where women can sing about more than just broken hearts. On her new album, she draws on the traditions of her rural Georgia upbringing.See pcm.adswizz.com …
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Willow Avalon is making room for a kind of country song where women can sing about more than just broken hearts. On her new album, she draws on the traditions of her rural Georgia upbringing.
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NPR Privacy PolicyOrville Peck on his latest album, 'Mule'
Orville Peck is famous for wearing a mask, but his new album, Mule, is a deeply personal, vulnerable, chronological account of the year he got sober.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and …
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Orville Peck is famous for wearing a mask, but his new album, Mule, is a deeply personal, vulnerable, chronological account of the year he got sober.
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NPR Privacy PolicyLow Cut Connie on his latest album, 'Livin in the USA'
Low Cut Connie has always been about letting loose. But on Livin in the USA, frontman Adam Weiner wrestles with a country filled with fear and division.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection …
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Low Cut Connie has always been about letting loose. But on Livin in the USA, frontman Adam Weiner wrestles with a country filled with fear and division.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTune in to a mini-concert with Stephen Wilson Jr.
The Indiana singer-songwriter is nominated for four Country Music Association awards at next month’s ceremony, including male vocalist and new artist of the year.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our …
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The Indiana singer-songwriter is nominated for four Country Music Association awards at next month’s ceremony, including male vocalist and new artist of the year.
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NPR Privacy PolicyLike a pink-haired gladiator, Adéla enters the pop arena hellbent on victory
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for …
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From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.
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NPR Privacy PolicyRevisiting Funkadelic's 'Maggot Brain'
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the way Jimi Hendrix influenced the band’s playing, and digs into some of the very specific, emotional direction George Clinton gave in the studio during the …
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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison talks about the way Jimi Hendrix influenced the band’s playing, and digs into some of the very specific, emotional direction George Clinton gave in the studio during the recording.
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NPR Privacy PolicyMetric on their latest album, 'Romanticize The Dive"
The Canadian band talks about how their latest record looks back on the "indie sleaze" era, plus they play a stripped down set of songs.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of …
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The Canadian band talks about how their latest record looks back on the "indie sleaze" era, plus they play a stripped down set of songs.
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NPR Privacy PolicyPersonal Records: Jen Agg
The restaurateur and star of the new Food Network show Restaurant Impossible: Last Call shares the songs that shaped her. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for …
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The restaurateur and star of the new Food Network show Restaurant Impossible: Last Call shares the songs that shaped her.
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NPR Privacy PolicyHow a Midwestern landfill inspired Fruit Bats' latest album
Eric D. Johnson, who performs as Fruit Bats, talks about making The Landfill.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast …
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Eric D. Johnson, who performs as Fruit Bats, talks about making The Landfill.
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NPR Privacy PolicyHow being 'fake brave' helped The Army, The Navy find real confidence
The bond between Maia Ciambriello and Sasha Goldberg, who perform together as The Army, The Navy, is at the heart of their debut album, Fake Brave Life.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection …
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The bond between Maia Ciambriello and Sasha Goldberg, who perform together as The Army, The Navy, is at the heart of their debut album, Fake Brave Life.
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NPR Privacy PolicyBefore the Breakthrough: Selena
For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the late Tejano performer's ascent to stardom.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to …
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the late Tejano performer's ascent to stardom.
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NPR Privacy PolicyFor Alabama Shakes, making music together again was like 'riding a bike'
The trio returns with their first studio album in 11 years.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship …
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The trio returns with their first studio album in 11 years.
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NPR Privacy PolicyHow Brian Jackson reimagined some of his legendary work with Gil Scott-Heron
Jackson and Scott-Heron created some of most memorable protest music of the early '70s, through the duo’s combination of jazz, soul, funk and spoken word poetry. Fifty years later, Jackson’s new album, Now More …
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Jackson and Scott-Heron created some of most memorable protest music of the early '70s, through the duo’s combination of jazz, soul, funk and spoken word poetry. Fifty years later, Jackson’s new album, Now More Than Ever, revisits some of their most iconic songs.
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NPR Privacy PolicyThe Womack Sisters leaned on each other to keep their musical ambitions alive
BG, Zeimani and Kucha Womack are music royalty — nieces to Bobby Womack and the granddaughters of Sam Cooke. Their debut album comes after a series of tragic setbacks.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about …
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BG, Zeimani and Kucha Womack are music royalty — nieces to Bobby Womack and the granddaughters of Sam Cooke. Their debut album comes after a series of tragic setbacks.
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NPR Privacy PolicyJohn R. Miller takes to the road on 'The Great Unknowing'
Miller's new album is a sort of travelogue inspired by his years as a traveling musician, but it’s also an exploration of quieter moments.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of …
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Miller's new album is a sort of travelogue inspired by his years as a traveling musician, but it’s also an exploration of quieter moments.
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NPR Privacy PolicyBefore the Breakthrough: Los Lobos
For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the East Los Angeles band's career and music before "La Bamba" changed everything. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of …
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the East Los Angeles band's career and music before "La Bamba" changed everything.
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NPR Privacy Policy'You gotta make it wiggly': How The Wiggles set the standard for kid's entertainment
Plus, the Australian children's music group perform a cover of Olivia Dean's megahit, "Man I Need."See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage …
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Plus, the Australian children's music group perform a cover of Olivia Dean's megahit, "Man I Need."
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NPR Privacy PolicyFor Michaela Anne, the 'humdrum is holy'
The singer-songwriter found her way out of a two-year songwriting drought after finding inspiration in the "absolute magic" of everyday life.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of …
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The singer-songwriter found her way out of a two-year songwriting drought after finding inspiration in the "absolute magic" of everyday life.
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NPR Privacy PolicyTune in to a mini-concert with Friko
The Chicago band performs music from their sophomore album, Something Worth Waiting For.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your …
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The Chicago band performs music from their sophomore album, Something Worth Waiting For.
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NPR Privacy PolicySwamp Dogg contemplates the afterlife
The 84-year-old musician and producer has built a cult following for his weird, satirical, hilarious musical personality.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for …
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The 84-year-old musician and producer has built a cult following for his weird, satirical, hilarious musical personality.
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NPR Privacy PolicyBefore the Breakthrough: Daddy Yankee
The Puerto Rican star's 2004 single, "Gasolina," helped launch reggaeton into the stratosphere.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage …
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The Puerto Rican star's 2004 single, "Gasolina," helped launch reggaeton into the stratosphere.
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NPR Privacy PolicyBedouine builds a home for herself on 'Neon Summer Skin'
After a trip to her childhood home in Saudi Arabia, the Syrian American musician was left contemplating what it means to "be home."See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal …
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After a trip to her childhood home in Saudi Arabia, the Syrian American musician was left contemplating what it means to "be home."
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NPR Privacy PolicyTune in to a mini-concert with Brother Wallace
The Georgia singer performs songs from his debut album, Electric Love.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship …
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The Georgia singer performs songs from his debut album, Electric Love.
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NPR Privacy Policybeabadoobee looks toward what connects us on 'Pylon'
The singer and songwriter joined forces with Chino Moreno, Turnstile's Brendan Yates and more on her grunge-leaning fourth studio album.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of …
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The singer and songwriter joined forces with Chino Moreno, Turnstile's Brendan Yates and more on her grunge-leaning fourth studio album.
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NPR Privacy PolicyBefore the Breakthrough: Shakira
For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the Colombian star's career before she made her U.S. crossover with 2001's Laundry Service.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use …
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For Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into the Colombian star's career before she made her U.S. crossover with 2001's Laundry Service.
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