Emily Haines On World Cafe
Metric's lead singer drops the wailing guitars and radical synths for a solo performance behind the piano.
Music Interviews
SoundCloud's New Leader Is Focused On The Fundamentals
Kerry Trainor, who replaced co-founder Alex Ljung as CEO in August, tells NPR that SoundCloud is not trying to compete with Spotify, saying creators are his main focus.
For The Oklahoma City Zoo, Hippos Are A Christmas Tradition
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Gayla Peevey, who sang the original version of "I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas" in 1953. That song helped the Oklahoma City Zoo get its first hippo — and this past week, Peevey welcomed the zoo's newest hippo addition.
Rag'n'Bone Man On World Cafe
When Rory Graham was 19 or 20 years old, he sang in public for the first time. And he didn't really think there was anything special about his voice. Turns out the world disagrees.
How To Survive Playing To An Empty Room And Other Advice For A Band's First Tour
Blame the Youth, a North Carolina band, is getting ready to embark on its first tour. Lead singer and bassist Amber Daniel talks to Kam Franklin of The Suffers, who began touring three years ago.
Ranky Tanky Builds On The Music And Culture Of Slave Descendants
Three members of Ranky Tanky perform songs from their self-titled debut. The band's name and music derive from the tradition of the Gullah, slave descendants from the Georgia and South Carolina coast.
JD McPherson On World Cafe
The Oklahoman who made retro rock sound modern with "North Side Gal" is back with a new album and home base in Nashville.
World Cafe Nashville: Penny & Sparrow
Kyle Jahnke and Andy Baxter are pin-drop performers — the kind which silence rooms with impeccable songs and storytelling that unfolds like a dream.
Not My Job: Method Man Gets Quizzed On Method Acting
The TV host and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan answers questions about the dramatic technique of becoming the character one plays.
A Conversation With Houston's 'Raptivist' Genesis Blu
Genesis Blu is both a psychotherapist who works with teenagers and a rapper. "I love them equally," she says.