Studio Sessions

Bruce Cockburn On World Cafe

The Canadian troubadour may have just released his 33rd record, but his lyrics have the urgent feel of a passionate artist just starting out. He stops by World Cafe for an interview and performance.

Ride On World Cafe

One of the definitive bands in 1990s shoegaze, Ride is back with a new album called Weather Diaries. Hear a World Cafe performance and interview.

Alvvays On World Cafe

The Toronto band is back with a sophomore album that serves up the same spirit of jangly jams with dark lyrical undertones, filtered through a summer's haze.

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.

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.