How Benny Goodman Orchestrated 'The Most Important Concert In Jazz History'
Eighty years ago, barriers were broken when Benny Goodman took a mixed race band to play jazz to Carnegie Hall.
Music Interviews
Remembering Dolores O'Riordan
Dolores visited the World Cafe in the summer of 2007, just after releasing her first solo album that May. Hear the Session.
Lizz Wright On World Cafe
We were pretty floored by Lizz Wright and this set performed with an unwavering grace.
Camila Cabello Is In Control: 'I Express Myself However I Want'
The former Fifth Harmony member discusses migrating from Cuba, going solo and defining her own sex appeal.
Amidst Political Tumult, Salvadoran Artists Across The Country Discuss Their Work
Four artists with roots in El Salvador discuss their art and the threat to the country's immigrant community.
Shame On The Pubs, Punks And Nonsense Behind Debut Album 'Songs Of Praise'
The London band's debut is punk synthesis at its prettiest and ugliest. Guitarist Eddie Forbes and vocalist Charlie Steen take us through the story of each track, spittle-flecked rage and all.
Joe Henry On World Cafe
Mentored by T Bone Burnett in the '90s, he's gone on to work with the likes of Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Glen Hansard and more. The singer-songwriter and producer performs live.
Dierks Bentley Heads Back To 'The Mountain'
The country star talks about the importance of getting out of Nashville to record his ninth album, The Mountain, which will come out later this year, and why he looks to U2 for inspiration.
The Secret Sisters On World Cafe
Hear a live performance of songs from Laura and Lydia Rogers' new album, You Don't Own Me Anymore.
From Demo To Debut, How A Song Brought Lo Moon Together
The trio shares how their song "Loveless" brought a Brooklyn-based songwriter, LA-based keyboardist and a British guitarist together.