Julia Holter on her latest album, 'Something in the Room She Moves'
The Los Angeles-based musician talks about motherhood and the pandemic influences on her latest record.
Studio Sessions
The Decemberists on their new album, 'As It Ever Was, So It Will Be Again'
Frontman Colin Meloy says their latest record marks a new chapter for the Portland rock band.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Billy Allen + The Pollies
The Alabama rock outfit performs songs from their debut album, Black Noise.
The Culture Corner: 40 years of Prince's 'Purple Rain'
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back at the record that helped turn the Minneapolis musician into a bonafide legend.
Talia Schlanger on her debut album, 'Grace for the Going'
The former World Cafe host returns to talk about leaving the radio world to pursue a music career, plus she performs songs from her new record.
Revisiting the radical harmonies of Sweet Honey in the Rock
In memory of Bernice Johnson Reagon, a founding member of the African American vocal ensemble, we share this 1996 episode of World Cafe with Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Reyna Tropical on her debut album, 'Malegría'
In the wake of losing her creative partner, Reyna Tropical's Fabi Reyna channeled her grief into "the most beautiful thing" she's ever made.
Listen to a mini-concert with The Red Clay Strays
The country rock band from Mobile, Ala., performs a song from their upcoming sophomore album, Made by These Moments.
Ani DiFranco on her latest album, 'Unprecedented S***'
The musician and activist makes a sonic pivot on her 23rd studio album, plus she talks about starring in Hadestown.
Cosmo Sheldrake captures the essence of the natural world on 'Eye to the Ear'
The English musician blends field recordings with his own musical improvisations to create something strange and deeply organic.