Weekend LISTening: Five Songs You Gotta Hear Right Now
From intimate duo harmonies by Penny & Sparrow to The War On Drugs rocking a '70s cover, here's five great new songs to add to your playlist.
Studio Sessions
Brother Ali On World Cafe
The Minneapolis-based artist, who's been delivering socially conscious hip-hop for nearly two decades, performs live in the Cafe studio.
World Cafe Nashville: Tristen
Tristen Gaspadarek performs songs from Sneaker Waves, her meditation on the tragic habits and tender aspirations of people stumbling through the rapid changes of 21st century life.
Lo Moon, 'Real Love' (Live)
Watch the Los Angeles dream-pop band premiere a new song live in the studio for KCRW.
Songhoy Blues On World Cafe
Imagine if Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin met Ali Farka Touré in a garage in West Africa.
Waxahatchee On World Cafe
Katie Crutchfield visited World Cafe in Philadelphia to perform four songs from her new album, Out In The Storm, and speak with guest host David Dye.
Sherman Holmes On World Cafe
The surviving member of the The Holmes Brothers talks about the courage it took to continue after the loss of his bandmates.
Daniela Schaechter On Piano Jazz
The Sicilian jazz pianist performs her own tune "Dark Blue," and host Marian McPartland joins in for Cole Porter's "I Love You."
Latin Roots: Café Tacvba
Hear a live performance of songs from the band's latest release, Jei BeiBi.
Portugal. The Man, 'Feel It Still' (Live)
Watch the Portland-based band play special versions of its new songs live in the studio for KCRW.