Wayne Kramer On World Cafe
As an innovator of punk 10 years before the genre had a name, Wayne Kramer has seen some things. His new autobiography is no fairy tale, though there is something magical about it.
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Karin Dreijer Is The 21st Century's Sonic Shapeshifter
With a slippery face and a thousand voices, the Swedish artist uses her music in Fever Ray and The Knife to pull into frame what society would prefer stay hidden.
Watch Rex Orange County Perform 'Loving Is Easy' Live In The Studio
Rex Orange County seemingly came out of nowhere with this insanely catchy pop track "Loving is Easy."
Matt Mays On World Cafe
Leave it to Mays to infuse a daytime studio visit with the spirit of a super sweaty, late night at your favorite dive bar.
Father Of Modern Steel Drum Ellie Mannette Dies At 90
Ellie Mannette, the father of the modern steel drum, has died at 90. While most people only hear a racket if you bang on a metal trash can, Mannette heard so much more.
Experience The 2018 XPoNential Music Festival On Video
Watch live performances from WXPN's three-day festival, set before the Philadelphia skyline.
Remembering Jazz Pianist Randy Weston
Jazz pianist Randy Weston died Saturday at age 92. He regarded jazz as an extension of African music, devoting more than half a century to exploring their links.
Encore: Randy Weston Has Always Played For Africa
The great American jazz pianist Randy Weston died this weekend. Weston helped trace the links between African music and jazz.
After Bono Experiences Sudden Vocal Loss, U2 Cancels Sold-Out Berlin Show
Four songs into the sold-out show, Bono experienced a "complete loss of voice." The singer suggested that standard smoke machines may have been the cause.
At Aretha Franklin's Funeral, Gospel Was The Heart — And Backbone
Many of the performers and speakers, from Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson to Rev. William Barber and author Michael Eric Dyson, underscored the church legacy in the Queen of Soul's voice and civil rights work.