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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

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Latest Episodes

The Americana icon talks about the songs that played a special role in her career in World Cafe's latest edition of Backtracking. 

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Hear live versions of songs from The Life You Save, the latest album from Jenn Wasner's solo project.

Set List

"Long After Midnight"

"Keep Me In The Dark"

"Defeat"

"The Enemy"

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World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the cultural exchange between different musical communities.

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For his latest album, Nate Amos rerecorded songs from across his catalog, plus This Is Lorelei performs live for World Cafe.

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Recent Guests

Anne Murray
Canadian singer and songwriter known for her contributions to country and pop music.
Independent Music Artist
Episode: 17 years after retiring, Canadian icon Anne Murray returns with new music
Kira Mary Alice Thompson
Performer known as C-MAT, she explores her Irish identity through music.
Episode: 'It's a very Irish thing': CMAT on why making country pop felt inevitable
William Prince
Singer-songwriter from Peguis First Nation, Manitoba
Independent artist
Episode: On his latest album, William Prince writes his way back to Peguis First Nation
Josh Ritter
Singer-songwriter known for his thought-provoking lyrics and storytelling
Independent musician
Episode: The song Josh Ritter was nervous to share and more stories from his catalog
Sharon Van Etten
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician
Attachment Theory
Episode: Tune in to a Sharon Van Etten mini-concert
Kirby Lauryen Dockery
Singer and songwriter known for her album 'Miss Black America' and writing for artists like Rihanna and Kanye West.
Episode: KIRBY’s Mississippi roots echo through 'Miss Black America'
Chino Moreno
Frontman of Deftones
Deftones
Episode: Deftones bet against Y2K nostalgia. The move paid off on 'private music'
Ketch C. Cor
Member of Old Crow Medicine Show
Old Crow Medicine Show
Episode: Happy holidays from Old Crow Medicine Show
Corey Yontz
Member of Old Crow Medicine Show
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Episode: Happy holidays from Old Crow Medicine Show

Hosts

Raina Duras
Joined by John Morrison.
Kaleo
Host of World Cafe

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 468 ratings
  • Good podcast but misleading name

    Decent podcast, great host and good music but the name “world” is completely misleading as it only focuses on wealthy western nations in US, UK, Europe primarily. We desperately need a high quality world music podcast, somewhere, somehow hint hint;)

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    iwakeupdreaming
    Canada8 months ago
  • Love this!

    Look forward to each new show as I’ve been introduced to so many artists I now follow. Hosts are great interviewers as well. Keep on🎶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gypsydjango
    United States3 years ago
  • corny hosts

    the musical guests are great but sound stifled in conversation with the awkward/vanilla hosts, who have the least personality of anyone in podcasting. it’s occasionally funny to listen to their canned Q&A routine with artists but it’s mostly like listening to someone read you their music history homework at a party. just hard to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ParkerBatterson
    United States4 years ago
  • Great content!

    Love this podcast and the view into music and musicians it offers. Awesome hosts, diverse guests, and always a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly soph
    United States5 years ago
  • Second Best only to Song Exploder

    Fantastic music podcast with bite sized episodes and unique live performances. Was very pleasantly surprised to hear the Waxahatchee episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bvdabeast
    United States6 years ago

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Critics occasionally mention that the hosts' personalities may not be as engaging or dynamic as expected, but many still find value in the content provided through artist performances and discussions.
The podcast is recognized for its insightful content and deep dives into the backstories of musicians, which resonate well with fans looking for a more intimate understanding of the music they love.
Listeners appreciate the diverse range of music and the quality of interviews with artists, often mentioning how the show has introduced them to new music they enjoy and follow.

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#129
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Apple Podcasts
#153
Italy/Music
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#212
Germany/Music

Talking Points

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17 years after retiring, Canadian icon Anne Murray returns with new music
Q: What was it like kind of going back and revisiting that time when going through these songs?
I didn't remember a lot of them. It was like hearing them again for the first time.
17 years after retiring, Canadian icon Anne Murray returns with new music
Q: When you left the business in 2008, did you ever think you'd find yourself doing this again?
No, this was a big surprise to me, and I had totally forgotten that there were songs in the can.
'It's a very Irish thing': CMAT on why making country pop felt inevitable
Q: Could you tell us about your song 'Iceberg' and its themes?
The song reflects on the pressures of the gig economy and the stress of maintaining appearances among female friendships, capturing the complexity of societal expectations.
'It's a very Irish thing': CMAT on why making country pop felt inevitable
Q: Why do you think you connected with that genre, with the image of a country singer or a cowboy, or just the feeling of country music?
C-MAT connected with country music because of its inherent sadness, which resonated with her personal experiences of isolation and emotional struggle.
'It's a very Irish thing': CMAT on why making country pop felt inevitable
Q: What was the first country music you remember hearing?
C-MAT remembers hearing a lot of Johnny Cash as a child, especially after the release of the film 'Walk the Line' which reignited interest in his music.

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1. Anne Murray
2. Kira Mary Alice Thompson
3. William Prince
4. Josh Ritter
5. Sharon Van Etten
6. Kirby Lauryen Dockery
7. Chino Moreno
8. Ketch C. Cor

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