Joshua James On World Cafe
The songs on James' latest album, My Spirit Sister, are staggeringly honest snapshots of love and doubt. Hear an interview and performance from the Americana songwriter.
Music Interviews
Bambu: 'My Music Is Here To Push People To Organize'
The Filipino-American rapper and activist discusses how gang life and poverty shaped his youth in 1990s Los Angeles and how he draws on those experiences in his uncompromising music.
BJ Leiderman: 'I'm The Luckiest Composer On The Planet'
He's behind the theme music for public-radio programs like Morning Edition and Marketplace. Now, Leiderman finally has an album of his own: BJ, which features Béla Fleck on several tracks.
The Story Of Aldous Harding's 'Party,' Track By Track
The New Zealand singer and songwriter digs into the motivations and inspirations inside her brilliant new record, Party.
Goldfrapp On World Cafe
The duo's latest release is visceral dance music — an album you feel in your body before you process in your brain.
Composer Angelo Badalamenti, Master Of Mood, Returns To 'Twin Peaks'
His sound has helped define David Lynch's work since Blue Velvet and was an essential character in the original Twin Peaks. Now, Badalamenti and Lynch are reuniting for the show's revival.
Father John Misty On World Cafe
Josh Tillman's latest, Pure Comedy, is skeptical, surreal and sardonic, but also loving, generous and funny. He performs and discusses the Pentecostal upbringing that he defined himself against.
Guest DJ: Café Tacvba, Mexico's Musical Philosophers
To celebrate its new album, Jei Beibi, the iconic Mexican band visits Alt.Latino to play guest DJ — and talk about everything but the album.
Tanya Tagaq On World Cafe
The breathtaking vocalist explains how she's brought her own interpretation of Inuit throat singing together with punk and electronica.
Matthew Logan Vasquez On World Cafe
You can't tell the Delta Spirit frontman what to do in this session, featuring songs from his latest solo album.