10 Standout World Cafe Sessions Of 2018...So Far
Some say the glass of 2018 is one-quarter empty; others say it's three-quarters full. We say, "Wow, we've had some incredible artists perform in 2018."
Music Interviews
Nicholas Payton On Piano Jazz
The trumpet prodigy learned how to improv from fellow New Orleans native Wynton Marsalis. Payton was only in his 20s when he visited with McPartland for this 1998 episode.
Jonathan Wilson On World Cafe
The incredibly talented producer and musician calls on the likes of Lana Del Rey and Conor Oberst for his latest album Rare Birds. Hear a live performance in this session.
Cecil Taylor On Piano Jazz
Cecil Taylor encompasses a never-ending range of sound and emotion. Hear an archival session with Marian McPartland from 1994.
Fizza-Ma-Wizza-Ma-Dill: The Elegance Of Trap And Dr. Seuss
Pop culture and music critic Stephen Thompson ponders the connection between Migos' signature flow and hallowed children's' literature.
Hailu Mergia On World Cafe
A record shop discovery led to the rebirth of Hailu's career, which includes his latest album called Lala Belu.
The Business Of Being Cardi B
With a major label debut looming, the Bronx rapper's unchecked charm remains her biggest asset — her Swarovski-encrusted skeleton key to the halls of fame.
Inuit Indie-Rocker Beatrice Deer Beautifully Animates 'Fox' Folktale
Deer mixes traditional Inuit throat singing and indie-rock in a style she cleverly calls "Inuindie." "I have one foot in both worlds and I think my music exemplifies that," the singer says.
My Friendship With Janka Nabay, Genius Of Bubu
Over 10 years ago, the writer Wills Glasspiegel heard an album by Ahmed Janka Nabay at random, beginning a friendship that changed both their lives and helped to spread an electrifying form of music.
Brett Dennen On World Cafe
It's hard not to smile when watching Brett Dennen do his thing. Get a look inside his live World Cafe performance of tunes from his latest EP, 'Let's....