The Alabama rock outfit performs songs from their debut album, Black Noise.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back at the record that helped turn the Minneapolis musician into a bonafide legend.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The former World Cafe host returns to talk about leaving the radio world to pursue a music career, plus she performs songs from her new record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe talks to "The Modfather" about making his 17th studio album, featuring collaborations with Noel Gallagher and Bobby Gillespie.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In memory of Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founding member of the African American vocal ensemble, we share this 1996 episode of World Cafe with Sweet Honey in the Rock.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the wake of losing her creative partner, Reyna Tropical's Fabi Reyna channeled her grief into "the most beautiful thing" she's ever made.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The country rock band from Mobile, Ala., performs a song from their upcoming sophomore album, Made by These Moments.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The musician and activist makes a sonic pivot on her 23rd studio album, plus she talks about starring in Hadestown.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The English musician blends field recordings with his own musical improvisations to create something strange and deeply organic.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Chicago trio performs songs off their latest album, Poetry, at NON-COMMvention in Philadelphia.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Plus, the Scottish band performs songs from their latest album, Look to the East, Look to the West.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Brighton, U.K., singer embraces more vulnerability in her third studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The New York-based instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Plunge.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Oklahoma native took inspiration from the movie musical named after her home state.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

On Adult Contemporary, the Canadian duo's subject matter may have matured, but their sense of humor hasn't changed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the alt rock band's 1999 record subverted stereotypes at the time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The longtime drummer of Dr. Dog joins us to talk about letting his personality shine through on his new solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hear Reverend Shawn Amos perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Born without sight, Davis uses their mastery of sound to bring their inner turmoil, and joy, to life on their new album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist explores loss and surviving grief on her latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hear Sunny War perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The acclaimed producer's latest album is a country blues affair inspired by a sinister dream.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

One of South Africa's greatest jazz musicians joins us to talk about his latest work and embarking on a world tour as he turns 90 years old.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Brooklyn-born Haitian American flutist and composer continues to strengthen her bonds with Haiti on her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The blues guitarist and singer found himself seeking genuine, unfiltered connections.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Watch KT Tunstall perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Sonic Youth co-founder's latest solo album is full of hard edges and moments of digital distortion.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The British musicians says his latest effort is a full-circle moment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Watch Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the seminal record from two jazz giants.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Founded in the wake of a young musician's passing, this 23-year-old nonprofit has become a critical resource for the music scene in Athens, Ga.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe talks with Adam Wayton, frontman of the five-piece punk band from Athens, Ga., about their debut record, Ad Nauseam.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Danger Mouse are just some of this indie record store's former staffers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The music venue in Georgia regularly hosted performances by bands like Pylon, R.E.M., of Montreal, and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Welcome to WUOG, the University of Georgia's student-run radio station.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Ohio band talks about collaborating with Beck, Juicy J and Noel Gallagher on their latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The former Dire Straits frontman talks about his latest solo album, "One Deep River."Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The French electronic duo return with their first album in over seven years.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Escovedo joins World Cafe to talk about covering his own songs, plus he shares live performances.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Watch Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Texas musician offers a glimpse into what someone goes through on their path to being a successful touring artist.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Watch Grace Potter perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe takes a look back at the British music collective's impactful debut album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Nashville-based musician modeled her latest album as a video game journey, complete with a character named Miss Freedomland.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter spent just five days at Electric Lady Studios making her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The LA-based psychedelic pop band performs songs from their latest album, I Wish You Way More Than Luck.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The musician, and founder of punk band Against Me!, talks about her latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Nashville singer-songwriter's latest album features collaborations with Jerry Douglas and Billy Strings.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Chicago band showcases their nostalgic, yet fresh, sound on This House is Made of Corners.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The brother duo perform a blissed-out set recorded at last year's AMERICANAFEST in Nashville.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

One of the best acoustic guitarists in the world performs a live set for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Chicago-based songwriter and poet talks about her latest album, Water Made Us.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The British musician talks about the fourth installment of his ambitious Djesse project.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Grammy Award-winning songwriter drew inspiration from the 19th Amendment to pen her latest album, All My Friends.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The songwriting legend wrote songs for the likes of Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Black Crowes are back with their first album in over a decade — Chris Robinson knew what it needed to sound like...Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Sarah Jarosz opens up creatively and works with more collaborators and co-writers, resulting in a fresh, adventurous sound.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Grammy Award-winning artist talks about her latest album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Texas singer-songwriter talks about getting older, signs from the beyond and finding inspiration in nature.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The film and TV composer talks about his second solo album, plus scoring hit shows like The Midnight Gospel.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Chicago band performs songs from their latest album, Careful!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Scottish rock band talk about their eight studio album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The California producer and sampling pioneer talks about his latest album, Action Adventure.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The British rock band talk about their new album, Where's My Utopia?.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the trends that have defined dance music in the 2000s and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The award-winning actor, singer and fashion icon talks about Black Mona Lisa and the road to becoming a pop star.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Chicago multi-instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Diagnosis.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The psychedelic pop band turn their attention toward love and stability on their fifth record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Canadian multi-instrumentalist talks about her sophomore solo record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison recounts the proliferation of dance music subgenres in the '90s.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Alabama native talks about the inventive process behind her sophomore solo album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The Mercury Prize-winning musician talks about his arresting sophomore album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison walks us through the synth-driven boom of electronic music in the '80s.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Lead vocalist Emily Massey joins World Cafe to talk about the indie rock band's sophomore album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker talk about the band's 11th studio album, Little Rope.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The frontman of the experimental indie band talks about living in Valparaíso and turning inward on the band's latest record.

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.

The Sacramento-based singer-songwriter drew from early memories of listening to music with his late grandfather for his new album, Traffic Fiction.

The former member of Arcade Fire plays songs off his band's new album.

The Austin, Texas, band talks about the follow-up to their Grammy Award-nominated self-titled debut.

The Los Angeles-based DJ and music producer talks about his latest record, This Mixtape is Fire TOO.

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.

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.

Zach Collier, co-founder of Provo Music Magazine, talks about the unique blend of folk rock heard in Provo.

Step inside ABG's, the only music venue in Provo, Utah with a liquor license.

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.

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.

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.

The Chicago-based musician performs songs from her latest album, Tomorrow's Fire.

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.

The Austin native talks about how songs rejected for a film score led to his latest record.

The 21-year-old singer finds inspiration in the legendary crooners of the '50s and '60s.

The Kentucky musician's debut album explores what it means to be a Korean American navigating life in the U.S.

Music record executive Peter Jesperson remembers discovering The Replacements and more in his new memoir, Euphoric Recall.

The Chicago-based musician talks about how everything from Toni Morrison to animation inspired his latest album.

My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James talks about the band's new record, Happy Holiday!

The World Cafe correspondent shares the records he kept coming back to this year.

Today, we bring you live performances from songwriter Jobi Riccio and Americana group The Band of Heathens.

Hiss Golden Messenger frontman MC Taylor talks about loosening his creative approach on the band's latest album, Jump for Joy.

Today, we bring you live performances from songwriter and mandolin player Brennen Leigh and Canadian folk artist Bahamas.

The multi-instrumentalist performs songs from her new album, Sorry I Haven't Called.

The Swedish band talks about their first album in eleven years, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons

Today, we bring you live performances from Cat Clyde and Adeem the Artist.

Rush's frontman and bassist shares highlights from his new memoir, My Effin' Life.

Under pressure to repeat the success of her debut album, Rodrigo leaned heavily on her songwriting skills to create her latest record. Now, GUTS is up for six Grammys, and she's gearing up for another stint as SNL's musical guest later this month.

Philadelphia Eagles' offensive tackle Jordan Mailata and The War on Drugs' Charlie Hall join us to talk about the football team's latest Christmas album.

Listen to two great performances from this year's festival in Nashville.

World Cafe celebrates one of the most iconic debuts in hip-hop history.

The Ontario indie pop band talks about their latest, self-titled record.

Today, we bring you live performances from Logan Ledger and Sunny War.

The singer-songwriter talks about working with Cate Le Bon on his latest album.

The musician talks about winning the Pulitzer Prize in Music and her latest album, You're The One.

The Canadian rock band talk about their latest album, Landry Pile, plus they revisit their favorite sports moments.

World Cafe revisits a session with Cash from 1993, featuring live performances.

Today, we bring you live performances from blues singer Nat Myers and singer-songwriter Jess Williamson.

The duo from Charlottesville, Va., perform songs from their new album, From Self, With Love.

Tom Rowlands of the English electronic music duo joins us to talk about For That Beautiful Feeling and his 30+ year partnership with Ed Simons.

Kevin Drew, a member of the Broken Social Scene, talks about his new solo album, Aging.

The English musician talks about recording his new solo record, Strange Dream.

The Australian musician talks about her new instrumental record, End Of The Day, and scoring a documentary about her own career, called Anonymous Club.

She's written songs for big stars, but Ilsey says her debut record, From the Valley, was crafted from her own experience.

Steve Wynn and Scott McCaughey talk about the supergroup's latest album, Grand Salami Time.

The small Andean instrument has been core to the success of the Argentine film composer and music producer on projects like The Last of Us video game, 2005's Brokeback Mountain and 2006's Babel.

The Argentine indie rock band performs songs off their acclaimed third album, Tripolar.

The Puerto Rican artist's new album harkens back to a wildly creative era when musicians first started tinkering with synths.

In the shadow of a government crackdown on rock music, a music festival in 1971 eclipsed all expectations and eventually helped the genre break free.

The vocalist behind New York City's all-female mariachi band Flor de Toloache teams up with the Kansas City-based country and western band.

Music producer Nídia specializes in batida, one of the many exciting electronic subgenres being championed by Lisbon's Príncipe Discos label.

The Portuguese rock band talks about their latest EP, Field Trip To Coney Island.

Salvador Sobral, the winner of the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest talks about his latest album, Timbre, on World Cafe.

The Lisbon-based musician talks about helping cultivate the music scene in her hometown.

Glaspy talks about the influences behind her fourth record, from Alanis Morissette to Bruce Lee.

The Indian star talks about his playback career and creating his first full-length album in English.

Alt.Latino's Felix Contreras and Anamaria Sayre help us ring in Hispanic Heritage Month with new music picks.

From Ennio Morricone to sonic "jump scares," Mitski digs into the inspirations and making of The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We.

Philly-based Shamir talks about his latest album and exploring an alternative pop rock sound on Homo Anxietatem.

The Texas musician talks about signing to Sub Pop and making her debut album.

Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas make their World Cafe debut to talk about The Album, their second record since reuniting in 2019.

The NEEDTOBREATHE frontman performs songs off his latest album, FEVER / SKY.

The Philadelphia band returns with their fourth LP, Rabbit Rabbit.

The musician from Fort Worth, Texas, talks about his debut album, SEA/SONS.

As we celebrate 50 years of hip-hop, World Cafe takes a look at the history of the genre in Philly.

Los Angeles musician Sabrina Teitelbaum talks about the making of her self-titled debut album, Blondshell.

The Australian musician Genesis Owusu talks about making his sophomore album, Struggler.

One of country music's go-to songwriters leaned into a more personal, Americana sound with the help of Carlile.

The vocalist and guitarist for Best Coast strikes out on her own with Natural Disaster.

The Los Angeles-based duo talk about their latest album, I Only See The Moon.

Bully's Alicia Bognanno talks about how losing her longtime companion influenced the making of Lucky For You.

Frontman Adam Weiner talks about the Philly-based band's new album, Art Dealers.

The legendary hip-hop group's back catalog is finally available on digital platforms. They look back on their genre-shaping career and remember their bandmate Trugoy the Dove.

In this bonus episode of WXPN's Artist To Watch, we meet Denitia, a soulful singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and retrospective music exhibit elements of country and folk.

The live music program celebrates 40 years on air this year, and to celebrate, host Kathy Mattea shares some of her favorite performances and memories from her time as a listener, guest and now host.

The Brooklyn-band explores what they call "pop essentialism" on their latest self-titled album.

In this bonus episode of WXPN's Artist To Watch, we meet Nashville-based twin brothers Brandon and Derek Campbell, who harmonize, write and perform as The Kentucky Gentlemen.

We dig into a genre-defying album that captured the feel of the final years of the 20th century.

The leader of the folk band talks about their latest album, plus the band performs live for World Cafe.

Plus, Emma Hardyman talks about how her Utah band wrote the song that won them 2023's Tiny Desk Contest.

The Atlanta rapper dives into Michael, his autobiographical new album and his first in a decade.

In this bonus episode of WXPN's Artist To Watch, we meet Grace Givertz, a Boston-based folk artist and multi-instrumentalist whose witty and honest lyrics bring a refreshing energy and sound to folk music.

The singer-songwriter talks about her debut album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.

The four-piece rock outfit formed in 2019, weathered the pandemic together and came out an even stronger band.

The songwriter and producer melds elements of contemporary electronic music and hip-hop with traditional Spanish sounds.

Following Francisco Franco's death in the 1975, a counterculture movement known as La Movida Madrileña took root in the Spanish capital.

The duo bring vibrant and incisive dance tracks off of their debut album, Topical Dancer, to World Cafe.

Jason Isbell talks about his latest album, recorded with his backing band The 400 Unit.

The North Carolina band Wednesday performs songs off their critically acclaimed record, Rat Saw God.

The singer and actress says her nearly 60 years in show biz is thanks to a series of chance encounters, but her talent is undeniable.

Her autobiography, Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You, coincides with the release of a new album, Stories from a Rock n Roll Heart.

World Cafe celebrates 35 years of one of the most influential albums of all time: Public Enemy's It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back.

The musician talks about her new record, and shares exclusive live performances for World Cafe.

Highly sought after as backing vocalists, the Nashville duo chat about making their latest album, "Holler."

Raina's dad, Matt Douris, talks about his days playing in Toronto's rock scene.

In this week's bonus episode from WXPN's Artist To Watch podcast, we meet Samantha Rise, a Philadelphia singer-songwriter who was selected for the Black Opry Residency project.

Here's a bonus episode from WXPN's new podcast, 'Artist To Watch.' Black artists in Americana and country music are challenging the outdated notion that their lack of representation is due to a shortage of interest or talent. Their rich melodies, soulful harmonies, and artful lyrics are the newest contributions to a body of work that has for too long been overlooked. Join host John Morrison as he presents five stories of up-and-coming Black Americana musicians seeking to reclaim country music as an inclusive genre. In this episode of Artist To Watch: Tylar Bryant's story.

Five acts (Tylar Bryant, Grace Givertz, Denitia, Samantha Rise and The Kentucky Gentlemen) joined World Cafe to chat about their young careers and perform live.

Plus, the North Carolina musician talks about collaborating with symphony orchestras and how a trip to Australia inpsired one of the songs on What Matters Most.

Watch the folk musician from Mobile, Alabama perform songs from his latest album, Love in the Dark.

Watch the legendary folk singer-songwriter perform songs from throughout his career.

The two country music veterans talk about navigating the industry and how they became friends.

Hear how The Roots' live band approach to hip hop helped shaped the genre's future.

Mercury Prize-winner Arlo Parks chats about her new album, My Soft Machine, plus catch live performances.

The musician talks about making Shabang with the help of his group, THE EVER-EXPANDING.

Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus chat about group therapy, Rainer Maria Rilke and the making of their debut album as boygenius.

The Philadelphia native chats about the story behind her breakout record, five seconds flat.

The pop star talks about the myriad sonic and visual influences behind her new record, Desire, I Want To Turn Into You.

The Wisconsin singer-songwriter talks about the influences behind his latest record.

What started as a casual experiment evolved into the U.K. duo's first studio album in 24 years.

Examining the cultural impact of Massive Attack's biggest record, "Mezzanine."

The Seattle musician performs songs from his latest album, which features Lucius, Guy Garvey of Elbow, and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek.

The musician's first full-length album since 2017 was influenced by the birth of her daughter and the death of her father.

The fierce independence behind their polka music has taken Brave Combo from Japan to an episode of The Simpsons to playing at David Byrne's wedding.

Join us as we attend a rehearsal and talk with University of North Texas' One O'Clock Lab Band's director, Alan Baylock.

Whether they're just starting out or they're big stars, like Leon Russell, it's a place to see live music almost nightly in Denton, Texas.

The record is all instrumental — no vocals, no lyrics — and was written and recorded on a road trip from LA to New York.

Frontman Carl Newman talks about the band's new album and why he steers clear of the internet.

The singer-songwriter calls it a foundation. In this session, hear a live performance of songs from The Weakness.

The Irish crooner talks about his recent EP and offers details about his new album, Unreal Unearth, due out later this year.

Hakim stopped by World Cafe for a mini-concert featuring live performances of songs off his latest album, COMETA.

Plus, Chris Thile and Sara Watkins join World Cafe to talk about the making of and meaning behind Celebrants.

One of the greatest artists of all time, Warwick joins World Cafe to recount stories from throughout her career.

Vocalist Piya Malik talks about how the Brooklyn band formed and their debut album, Prism.

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into Rundren's 1973 album, A Wizard, a True Star.

World Cafe sits down with guitarist The Edge, who produced and curated the band's new collection of re-recordings.

Enjoy this mini-concert featuring songs from Shufflemania!, Hitchcock's latest album of surrealistic rock.

Country music belongs to anyone with a story. Adeem The Artist asks big questions about privilege, race and toxic masculinity on their new album White Trash Revelry.

The Okkervil River frontman plays songs from his debut solo album in this mini-concert recorded live for World Cafe.

The R&B singer talks about striving for musical perfection on his debut album, Ivory.

The Philadelphia musician shares his fears and observations on an increasingly anxiety-inducing world.

The musician explores the ways their hometown has grown and changed over the years.

Jason Singer's mix of optimism and vulnerability has been one of indie rock's most exciting stories in the last few years.

World Cafe caps off its exploration of the Black roots of R&B with a look at the genre in the 2000s, forward.

The duo talk to World Cafe about their first album of all-new music since 2016.

The Birmingham, Ala.-based eight-piece band play songs from their entire catalog in this mini-concert for World Cafe.

The '90s saw the continued rise of powerhouse vocal groups in R&B music.

The Utah band talks about how they grew closer during the making of their second album, Waiting to Spill.

The genre-defying artist talks about his latest album, CHAOS NOW*.

From Prince to Whitney Houston, the '80s was a pivotal decade for R&B music in the mainstream.

With six platinum records and a career going on its fifth decade, "Weird Al" went from parodying the biggest artist to becoming one.

Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger talk about the indie rock band's sixth studio album, Physical Thrills.

To celebrate Black History Month, World Cafe is exploring the Black roots of R&B through the decades, beginning with the '70s.

World Cafe asked veteran music journalists Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot of Sound Opinions to choose the definitive Chicago album.

Chicago's Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church played a pivotal role in the evolution of gospel.

The "beat scientist" and composer chats about his musical upbringing and his approach to remixing live music.

Ayana Contreras, host of WBEZ's Reclaimed Soul, talks about what makes Chicago soul special.

The city's Chicago Music Exchange boasts a massive showroom that looks more like a museum of musical instruments.

DePaul University student Eli Schmitt hosts live performances from local bands as part of his New Now series.

The Puerto Rican rapper and educator travels all over the city and the world using hip hop as a way to connect.

Born in Chicago, Mayfield was responsible for so much music over the course of his career, from soundtracks to his work with The Impressions.

The musician talks about her latest album, It Was A Home, and the creative community she's fostered in Chicago.

The man behind albums by Nirvana, the Pixies and more opens the doors to Electrical Audio and details his egalitarian approach to working with musicians.

Industrial music heavyweight Martin Atkins pulled from his personal collection of memorabilia to create Chicago's new Museum of Post Punk and Industrial Music.

Demi Lovato reflects on the limitations of the "hyper-feminine pop star" and embracing a hard rock sound on her latest album, HOLY F***.