World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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

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The rapper and producer talks about his latest album, All American F*ckboy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig of Lucius join us to talk about their fifth, self-titled album, plus they perform live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Memphis band performs songs from their new album, Family. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A central figure in the folk revival of the '60s, Kweskin has a brand new album out called Doing Things Right. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Funk band Galactic teams up with Irma Thomas, the "Soul Queen of New Orleans," for a new record of original material. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Japanese singer-songwriter traveled captured field recordings for her latest album, Luminescent Creatures. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

After a spot on the Italian version of The X Factor didn't help her as much as she'd hoped, the singer-songwriter took matters into her own hands. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Six Bars Jail, a small club located just outside of Florence, Italy, was founded in 2006. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Marco Contestabile makes psychedelic blues music influenced by Tarquinia, where he grew up. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy