Sense Of Place, South Africa: McCoy Mrubata
Mrubata speaks on how jazz was impacted by apartheid and where he sees the genre going now.
Studio Sessions
Tori Amos On World Cafe
Long before #MeToo, the angel-voiced rock star shared her own story about sexual assault in the song "Me and a Gun." Now at this cultural moment, she shares advice for other survivors.
First Aid Kit On World Cafe
Live performance of songs from it's latest album, Ruins, out now.
Sunny War Wants To Comfort Your Broken Heart On 'If It Wasn't Broken'
A soothing introspective song set in a colorful Venice Beach scene at sunset where she's become know for street playing.
Sense Of Place, South Africa: Sannie Fox
Bringing together her Afrikaans, Portuguese and Welsh heritage, all combined into the unique perspective of someone who moved to South Africa as a child.
Sense Of Place, South Africa: Sol Gems
A live psychedelic performance recorded live in the economic hub of the country, Johannesburg.
Brandi Carlile, 'Every Time I Hear That Song' (Live)
Watch the singer-songwriter start off KCRW's 2018 docket of studio sessions by previewing a track from her forthcoming album, By The Way, I Forgive You.
Brandi Carlile On World Cafe
Brace your abs for an emotional gut-punch. Brandi Carlile performs live with bandmates and co-writers Tim and Phil Hanseroth.
Remembering Dolores O'Riordan
Dolores visited the World Cafe in the summer of 2007, just after releasing her first solo album that May. Hear the Session.
Lizz Wright On World Cafe
We were pretty floored by Lizz Wright and this set performed with an unwavering grace.