'Like Electricity': Jascha Heifetz Made His American Debut 100 Years Ago
Music commentator Miles Hoffman remembers the remarkable Carnegie Hall debut of the violinist, considered by many to be one of the greatest in history.
Music Interviews
All Songs +1: A Conversation With Margo Price
The queen of East Nashville talks about her new album, All American Made, working with Willie Nelson and what it was like to record at the legendary Sun Studios.
Jonny Lang On World Cafe
Before he could legally drive, my guest in this session had his first platinum record. Hear a studio session the blues prodigy, recorded live in Philadelphia.
'I'm Old As Dirt But I Can Still Sing': Sweet Pea Atkinson On 'Get What You Deserve'
R&B singer Sweet Pea Atkinson was the gravely vocalist for the band Was (Not Was). He's back with his first solo album in 35 years.
Suzanne Vega On World Cafe
This year marks the 30th anniversary of her album Solitude Standing, and the 25th of 99.9F°.
How 'The Con' Almost Broke Tegan And Sara
Ten years ago, the making of Tegan and Sara's fifth album — and divided reactions to it — created a rift between the twins that nearly tore them apart but eventually showed them a way forward.
World Cafe Nashville: Devon Gilfillian
His self-released, self-titled debut EP captures his exuberance and musical openness, setting the stage for what promises to be a brilliant career.
Dan Tyminski On Mixing Electronic Dance And 'Southern Gothic'
He's was one of the most recognizable voices in acoustic music, thanks to work with Alison Krauss and on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. Then he got a call from Avicii.
Alt.Latino Guest DJ Antonio Sanchez: Jazz Drummer, Musical Activist
The jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez is much more than that job title suggests — his new album Bad Hombre addresses current events instrumentally.
Broken Social Scene On World Cafe
A performance session that brings a reminder of comfort in chaos, and community alike.