From The Lumineers To 'Rattlesnake' Kate, Neyla Pekarek Goes Solo
The Lumineers cellist left the band this past fall. In January, she officially struck out on her own with a solo album, Rattlesnake.
Studio Sessions
More Than 50 Years In, Mavis Staples Is Still Delivering Messages Of Hope And Justice
She's a political activist and a rock star. In this session, hear lots of music and legendary stories from Mavis Staples.
LA's Paisley Underground Scene Reunites With New Album
Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn, The Three O'Clock's Danny Benair and The Bangles' Vicki Peterson share stories and songs from their new collab album, 3 x 4.
Macy Gray Has An Honest Optimism
Ruby, Macy Gray's latest album, brings many similarities to her last, The Id. It's funny and funky, never saccharine, always uplifting.
Adia Victoria Captures The Spirits Of The Blues In A Simple Phrase: Black Genius
Her songs are poetic and political, steeped in both punk and cabaret, and sung in a voice that blends Eartha Kitt's cool with Nina Simone's fury.
Watch Cherry Glazerr Perform 'Daddi' Live In The Studio
Cherry Glazerr seamlessly blends dreamy rock and punk with raucous energy when performing "Daddi" live.
Listening For The Future During Black History Month
Late Show bandleader Jon Batiste, New Yorker writer Briana Younger and NPR Music's Rodney Carmichael join World Cafe for a spirited conversation on the black creators shaping the future of music.
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.
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.