World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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WXPN's live performance and interview program featuring music and conversation from a variety of important musicians

  • 35 minutes 2 seconds
    Happy holidays from Old Crow Medicine Show
    The Americana band join us to talk about their first-ever holiday album, OCMS Xmas.

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    25 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 51 seconds
    Jake Shimabukuro rings in the holidays with 'Tis The Season'
    The Hawaiian ukulele marvel is joined by Yo-Yo Ma and Michael McDonald on his new holiday album, Tis The Season.

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    24 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 18 minutes 28 seconds
    Cut Copy on their latest album, 'Moments'
    The Australian synth-pop band decamped to scenic Byron Bay to record their latest album.

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    23 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 52 minutes 31 seconds
    Kathleen Edwards on her latest album, 'Billionaire'
    The Canadian singer-songwriter talks about working with Jason Isbell, plus Edwards performs songs from Billionaire live.

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    22 December 2025, 2:00 pm
  • 19 minutes 6 seconds
    Saint Etienne go out with a big party on 'International'
    The English pop band says their latest album will be their last.

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    18 December 2025, 5:37 pm
  • 13 minutes 44 seconds
    Acadiana Music Showcase: Leyla McCalla & Louis Michot
    The Louisiana musicians team up for a set that includes a Haitian folk classic.

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    17 December 2025, 4:05 pm
  • 9 minutes 9 seconds
    Celebrating 50 years of Parliament's 'Mothership Connection'
    The American funk band, led by George Clinton, made more than just music — they had a revolutionary vision including stage performance, art and more.

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    15 December 2025, 6:08 pm
  • 34 minutes 26 seconds
    How Jeff Tweedy's sons gave 'Twilight Override' an extra layer of trust
    The making of Tweedy's massive triple album was a family affair, with his sons providing percussion, vocals and synthesizer work to the record.

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    12 December 2025, 5:25 pm
  • 15 minutes 5 seconds
    Tune in to a mini-concert with Amy Millan
    The Canadian indie rock musician performs music from her latest album, I Went to Find You.

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    10 December 2025, 3:45 pm
  • 37 minutes 57 seconds
    How living 'by the signs' led S.G. Goodman to her latest album
    The Kentucky-born musician's latest album, Planting by the Signs, ruminates on the Appalachian traditions she grew up with.

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    9 December 2025, 4:14 pm
  • 39 minutes 22 seconds
    How Robert Plant's new band 'saved his sanity'
    Plant's band, Saving Grace, and singer Suzi Dian helped the rock legend access the "backwoods" of his musical inspiration.

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    5 December 2025, 2:21 pm
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