Studio Sessions

Music & Culture

From Bluegrass To Newgrass: The Story Of Sam Bush

12:25pm June 05, 2019

Bush drops by to reflect on mashing the improvisational spirit of jazz, the late-night sprawling sensibilities of jam bands and even the influence of reggae on bluegrass and country.

Ryan Bingham performs live for WXPN's Free At Noon Concert. Recorded live for World Cafe.

Music & Culture

Ryan Bingham's Rugged And Raw 'American Love Song'

1:32pm June 03, 2019

Bingham shares stories and performs live, offering reflections on the state of the world and his own personal history.

Jakob Dylan performing songs featured in the Echo in the Canyon documentary.

Music & Culture

'Echo In The Canyon' Celebrates The Exchange Of Ideas That Has Reverberated Over Time

12:43pm May 28, 2019

Jakob Dylan, Cat Power and Jade Castrinos perform songs from the new music documentary and concert film Echo In The Canyon.

The O'Jays inside the World Cafe Performance Studio

Music & Culture

The O'Jays Want The World To Catch Up To The Love Train

12:30pm May 24, 2019

The O'Jays founding members Eddie Levert and Walter Williams explain why "Love Train" is still relevant today.

Tori y Moi inside the World Cafe Performance Studio.

Music & Culture

Toro y Moi Sings Cheat Codes For Your Life

2:20pm May 23, 2019

On 2017's Boo Boo, Chaz Bear wrote a chill R&B record. For 2019's Outer Peace, he had an unusual motivator — the daily grind.

Music & Culture

Watch White Denim Perform 'Shanalala'

10:04am May 23, 2019

by Tyler Hale

Austin-based band White Denim absolutely tore through its live session on Morning Becomes Eclectic with an energy and swagger that bent KCRW's airwaves.