Ashley McBryde On World Cafe
The songwriter has gone from playing dive bars to performing at the Grand Ole Opry. Hear Ashley McBryde's studio performance, recorded live at Nashville's Sound Stage Studios.
Studio Sessions
Amber Mark, 'Lose My Cool' (Live)
Watch the rising singer perform a highlight from her excellent debut EP, 3:33am, live in the studio for KCRW.
David Gilmour On World Cafe
The legendary guitarist and voice of Pink Floyd joins World Cafe to discuss David Gilmour Live At Pompeii, recorded in the same ancient Roman amphitheater as Pink Floyd's 1971 concert film.
Gordi On World Cafe
The Australian singer-songwriter's music is what you might call "folktronica" — a sound that's miraculously analog and human.
The Districts On World Cafe
Hear a live performance of songs from the band's latest album, Popular Manipulations, and a chat with lead singer Rob Grote and guitarist Pat Cassidy.
Lee Konitz On Piano Jazz
The alto saxophonist stops by to present a master class in improvisation on the standards with host Marian McPartland.
alt-J, 'In Cold Blood' (Live)
The band performs a track from its latest album, Relaxer, live in the studio for KCRW.
Robyn Hitchcock On World Cafe
The U.K. singer-songwriter performs songs from his slick, surrealist self-titled album.
Tank And The Bangas On World Cafe
The New Orleans band, who won NPR Music's 2017 Tiny Desk Contest, brings its big sound and huge heart to this interview and performance.
Steve Earle On World Cafe
The prolific songwriter has a lifetime of stories, and you're gonna hear them — plus, a live performance of music from his latest album.