Big Thief's 'Shark Smile' Is A Rocking Road Song Ending In Tragedy
Lead singer Adrianne Lenker shares how Bruce Springsteen influenced the tune, which tells the story of a doomed car ride through the Midwest.
Music Interviews
'The Highlight Of My Career': Diplo On Major Lazer Performing In Cuba
After President Obama warmed relations with Cuba, the electronic group performed in the streets of downtown Havana. The new documentary Give Me Future chronicles the experience.
Christian Rock Artist Josh Lovelace Branches Out To Children's Music In Solo Debut
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Josh Lovelace from the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band, Needtobreathe, about his debut solo album, Young Folk, an album for children.
Alt.Latino's Deeper Dive Into New Pixar Film, 'Coco'
This week we talk about the new film Coco with an NPR entertainment reporter and some of the principals of the film.
Live On World Cafe: Our Favorite Performances Of 2017
We've assembled two full hours of World Cafe moments from the past year that made us go "whoa."
Loudon Wainwright III Opens Up About The 'Exes & Excess' That Inform His Music
Wainwright details his life as a husband, father, son, philanderer and musician in the memoir Liner Notes. Originally broadcast Sept. 6, 2017.
Jack Johnson On World Cafe
In between performing songs from his latest album All The Light Above It Too, he discusses some of his passions with host Talia Schlanger.
Beck On World Cafe
Hear new tunes and old stories from the past two decades of the pop star's career.
Margo Price Sings About The Heartache And Beauty Of Small-Town America
Growing up in Aledo, Ill., the singer-songwriter longed to live somewhere "more romantic." Then she moved away and her outlook changed: "Now, when I go back, I see the beauty in it."
Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul On World Cafe
The E Street Band veteran and star of the small screen is back with Soulfire, his first new album in 18 years.