J.S. Ondara's Sound Is Extraordinary And His Story Is Even Better
Ondara grew up in Nairobi, Kenya with big dreams of becoming a musician in the U.S. Hear a studio performance of songs from his debut album, Tales Of America.
Studio Sessions
10 Sessions From Grammy-Nominated 'World Cafe' Guests
Listen back to sessions from 2019 Grammy nominees who have come through our doors this past year.
Julia Jacklin Shares A Sneak Peek Of Her Upcoming Album, 'Crushing'
Get a sampler of the Melbourne-based singer's forthcoming record that is personal, intimate and beautiful.
Cat Power Means People Power
Chan Marshall performs live and talks about her journey to 2018's Wanderer, a powerful realization she had with Lana Del Rey and the true meaning behind her band name.
How The Band Out Lines Turns True Tales Into Music
World Cafe takes a trip to Glasgow to hear about Kathryn Joseph and James Graham's life-changing act of taking other people's stories and turning them into songs.
Oh Pep! Makes Unpredictable Pop
The Melbourne-based band has always got a bent note or quirky chord progression up its proverbial sleeve.
Gregory Alan Isakov On Barn Tunes And Sand Dunes
Take a trip to the farm in Colorado where Isakov created his latest album, Evening Machines.
Jim James: The Musical Magic Of Tidying Up
The My Morning Jacket frontman reflects on some of the truths he's found in his own lyrics, including his thoughts on drinking and struggles to stay in the moment.
Nothing Deconstructs Songs In Studio
Hear a stripped-down set of songs from the band's latest album, Dance on the Blacktop, and Dominic Palermo's journey through life and the industry.
Watch Sharon Van Etten Perform 'Seventeen' Live In The Studio
Watch Sharon Van Etten share her newest track from the album Remind Me Tomorrow in an intimate set at KCRW.