5 opera scenes to sweep you off your feet
On World Opera Day, watch scenes that will make you fall in love with the art form — from a crazy day at Mozart's diner to a trippy trip to China with Richard Nixon.
Music Lists
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist: 1992
In 1992, while grunge rock continued to hold high court on the sales charts and on radio station playlists, a number of important records found their way onto the World Cafe airwaves that year.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary: 30 Under 30
We've chosen 30 artists who are 30 years old or younger that we believe are poised to be the next generation of World Cafe stars. Each week, we'll reveal one of the artists on that list.
World Cafe 30th Anniversary Playlist, 1991: Tom Petty, Uncle Tupelo And More
World Cafe playlists from 1991 were strong on singers and songwriters, including: Uncle Tupelo, Loreena McKennit, Billy Bragg, Bonnie Raitt, Kirsty McColl, Marc Cohn and Tom Petty.
Heavy Rotation: 9 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
NPR member stations share a mix of popular songs playing on their airwaves in September, including music from Clairo, Leon Bridges, The War on Drugs, and more.
Five Essential Beat Tapes From The Philadelphia Scene
Philadelphia-based music journalist John Morrison lists five of the best recent beat tapes by producers with deep ties to Philly's music scene.
Unprecedented Sessions: 10 Philly Artists Play Lockdown Livestreams
Philadelphia tastemakers Cherry-Veen Zine and WXPN, with help from PowerCycle Productions, highlight the breadth of the city's local music scene through a series of live stream concerts.
Lazy River: 25 Songs That Mellow The Summer's End
Floating is a state of mind. Let KQED's playlist of house, jazz and indie-pop songs serve as a meditation break.
Heavy Rotation: 10 Songs Public Radio Can't Stop Playing
This August, NPR member stations bring you a mix of the most popular songs on their airwaves, featuring music from Arlo Parks, Japanese Breakfast, Lucy Dacus and more.
Playlist: Rosé All Day With Mickey Guyton
Mickey Guyton's roséwave playlist celebrates the women who have influenced her. "Turn it up, hug your girlfriends and enjoy!" the country singer-songwriter says.