Music Interviews

Vince Staples's second album, Big Fish Theory, was released in June.

Music & Culture

Vince Staples Believes He Deserves All The Grammys, But He Isn't Holding His Breath

3:17pm November 17, 2017

by Rodney Carmichael

The acclaimed rapper argues that the music he makes could fit into hip-hop, electronic or alternative categories at the annual awards, if only the Academy could see past its biases.

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One Man Expresses His Love For Prince With His Tribute Band

4:55pm November 16, 2017

Gabriel Sanchez tells the story of his band, The Prince Experience. He's been touring as Prince for nearly two decades. Business picked up after Prince's death, but he doesn't consider his work as an exploitation. He says he loves Prince and brings audiences something they want.

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World Cafe Nashville: Willie Watson

4:01pm November 16, 2017

by Ann Powers

As a founder of Old Crow Medicine Show and now in a solo career, he feels his way through America's musical history by sliding an old bottleneck against the strings of his acoustic guitar.

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Lost Bayou Ramblers On World Cafe

12:50pm November 15, 2017

by Talia Schlanger

Torchbearers of Cajun and Creole music, the Southern Louisiana band brings the sounds of crickets and frogs and the first-ever triangle solo to the show.

Members of the late guitarist's last touring band make up The Paco de Lucía Project.

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Flamenco Is Alive After Paco De Lucía

5:03pm November 14, 2017

by Betto Arcos

The guitarist died over three years ago and left a void in the world of flamenco music. His last touring band is now back on the road, remembering and honoring his legacy.

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Los Colognes On World Cafe

2:12pm November 14, 2017

by David Dye

A Nashville band with an exotic European sound plays from its new album, The Wave.

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Steve Winwood On World Cafe

2:11pm November 14, 2017

by David Dye

Hear a chat with the prog-rock architect on his new greatest hits live album.

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile's Lotta Sea Lice is out now via Matador Records.

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Guest DJs: Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile

10:41am November 13, 2017

by Bob Boilen

Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile just released an intercontinental collaboration that's full of humor and guitar picking. Now Kurt and Courtney pick the songs they love in a Guest DJ conversation.

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iLe's debut album, iLevitable, is available now.

Music & Culture

iLe Sings Her Grandmother's Songs And Speaks Out Through Her Music

7:52am November 12, 2017

The singer, who used to perform with her brothers, the hip-hop duo Calle 13, has now struck out on her own as iLe. She speaks with Lulu Garcia-Navarro about her debut album, iLevitable.

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The Songwriter Behind Keith Urban's 'Female'

7:52am November 12, 2017

Country star Keith Urban debuted his song "Female" at the Country Music Awards last week to praise and criticism. Co-writer of the song Nicolle Galyon explains the inspiration to Lulu Garcia-Navarro.