William Bell On World Cafe
Bell tells stories of Stax Records' wildly productive years that's captured on a new box set called Stax '68: A Memphis Story.
Studio Sessions
'Music Is Anything': Jeff Tweedy Shares Stories From His New Memoir
A chat with the Wilco frontman on complicated relationships with bandmates, his struggle to kick addiction and conversations with his wife on how much of his life to commit to paper.
Kurt Vile On World Cafe
There are few people who can spin a tale like Kurt and it shows on his latest record. Hear a live studio performance of songs from Bottle It In.
Fantastic Negrito On World Cafe
Fantastic Negrito is a man that wants to be seen and wants to be heard. Enjoy a gripping story and thrilling performance in this session.
Doyle Bramhall II On World Cafe
With a strong voice and dizzying array of guitar licks at his disposal, Doyle Bramhall II is a musicians' musician.
Glorietta On World Cafe
A bunch of exceptional songwriters and performers rent a house in Glorieta, N.M. for a week of tequila, hot tubs, home cooking and music-making. Just like that, out pops an album!
Doe Paoro On World Cafe
The songwriting in Paoro's latest album, Soft Power, examines control, loss, struggle and a woman's place in it all.
Hozier On World Cafe
Hozier creates musical moments big enough to galvanize every molecule around them into action and tiny enough that they can burrow themselves in the hidden corners of your heart.
Lori McKenna On World Cafe
This Nashville transplant has a Cinderella story with a glass cowboy boot for a slipper.
The Nude Party On World Cafe
The Nude Party creates an unmistakable mix of indie, folk, psych and good old-fashioned rock and roll.