Studio Sessions

Music & Culture

Let's go deep on Yola's 'Stand For Yourself'

3:48pm October 18, 2021

In this session, Yola talks about what it means to "own thyself," shedding an inferior version of herself, working with Brandi Carlile and playing Sister Rosetta Tharpe for a new movie about Elvis.

World Cafe celebrates it's 30th Anniversary

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World Cafe celebrates 30 years: Hear the entire first show

7:00am October 14, 2021

by Bruce Warren

At 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 14, 1991, the original World Cafe host David Dye and a small production staff launched the very first Cafe.

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Collective connection drives Lukas Nelson's new album 'A Few Stars Apart'

3:56pm October 12, 2021

by Raina Douris

While the pandemic has been immeasurably difficult, there were also some silver linings for Lukas Nelson – like getting to spend more time with family.

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The Record Company expanded its horizons with new record, 'Play Loud'

4:34pm October 08, 2021

The World Cafe caught up with Chris Vos and Alex Stiff from the band to talk about the new faces working on their latest album.

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Brandi Carlile: The World Cafe Interview

10:14am October 01, 2021

We spoke with the Americana superstar about her new album, In These Silent Days, and her recent memoir, Broken Horses. Get cozy.

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Mickey Guyton Is A Country Artist With A Big Voice An An Even Bigger Message

2:07pm September 27, 2021

In this episode of World Cafe, Mickey Guyton talks about Spotify's role in making her music more visible, women in country music getting "chicked," her debut album, Remember Her Name, and more.

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Reintroducing Matthew E. White, The Musician With A Producer's Brain

2:26pm September 21, 2021

On his latest album, K Bay, the singer-songwriter made music in a variety of studios and used a variety of sonic tricks.

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On 'A Southern Gothic,' Adia Victoria Reckons With Her Relationship To The South

2:41pm September 17, 2021

On A Southern Gothic, her third full-length album, Adia Victoria emerges as a songwriter capable of nuance and atmosphere.

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On 'Peacemeal,' Ron Gallo Embraces A Playful Pop Sound

12:30pm September 08, 2021

Ron Gallo's Peacemeal is a warm and playful low-fi pop record, unafraid to be skeptical and insightful.

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On 'Drama,' Rodrigo Amarante Reconsiders Masculinity Through Childhood Memories

1:57pm August 31, 2021

Inspired by a memory of Rodrigo Amarante's father asking the young singer-songwriter — as a child — to cut his hair, Drama is the perfect slice of lush, tropical jazz-inspired pop.