Music Interviews

The DJ and producer Diplo is one-third of the electronic group Major Lazer, whose 2016 mega-concert in Havana is captured in the new documentary Give Me Future.

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'The Highlight Of My Career': Diplo On Major Lazer Performing In Cuba

6:42pm November 25, 2017

After President Obama warmed relations with Cuba, the electronic group performed in the streets of downtown Havana. The new documentary Give Me Future chronicles the experience.

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Christian Rock Artist Josh Lovelace Branches Out To Children's Music In Solo Debut

10:53am November 25, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh Lovelace from the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band, Needtobreathe, about his debut solo album, Young Folk, an album for children.

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The character Miguel and his canine pal Dante on the Marigold Bridge from the film Coco.

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Alt.Latino's Deeper Dive Into New Pixar Film, 'Coco'

4:59pm November 24, 2017

by Felix Contreras

This week we talk about the new film Coco with an NPR entertainment reporter and some of the principals of the film.

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Ryan Adams performs live at the World Cafe 25th anniversary concert in Philadelphia.

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Live On World Cafe: Our Favorite Performances Of 2017

2:00pm November 24, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

We've assembled two full hours of World Cafe moments from the past year that made us go "whoa."

Loudon Wainwright III Opens Up About The 'Exes & Excess' That Inform His Music

1:54pm November 24, 2017

Wainwright details his life as a husband, father, son, philanderer and musician in the memoir Liner Notes. Originally broadcast Sept. 6, 2017.

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Jack Johnson inside the World Cafe performance studio at WXPN in Philadelphia, Penn.

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Jack Johnson On World Cafe

9:00am November 23, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

In between performing songs from his latest album All The Light Above It Too, he discusses some of his passions with host Talia Schlanger.

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Beck On World Cafe

1:55pm November 22, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

Hear new tunes and old stories from the past two decades of the pop star's career.

Margo Price's new album, All American Made, is out now.

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Margo Price Sings About The Heartache And Beauty Of Small-Town America

12:20pm November 22, 2017

by Terry Gross

Growing up in Aledo, Ill., the singer-songwriter longed to live somewhere "more romantic." Then she moved away and her outlook changed: "Now, when I go back, I see the beauty in it."

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Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul On World Cafe

5:27pm November 21, 2017

by Bruce Warren

The E Street Band veteran and star of the small screen is back with Soulfire, his first new album in 18 years.

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Beloved Singer And Songwriter Mel Tillis Dies At 85

5:43pm November 20, 2017

by Blake Farmer

Fans and fellow musicians are mourning the death of entertainer Mel Tillis. Tillis died yesterday after a long illness at the age of 85. He had three dozen Top Ten country hits of his own and wrote dozens more for others, including a monster hit for Kenny Rogers and the First Edition: "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town."