Lilly Hiatt On World Cafe
You barely have to listen through a full verse and chorus of one of Hiatt's songs to feel like you've connected with a new friend. Hear a performance and interview from the Nashville songwriter.
Studio Sessions
World Cafe Nashville: Poly
Classically trained cellist and musical theater nerd Larissa Maestro brings her ensemble to Sound Stage Studios in this session.
Latin Roots: Buscabulla
With a name that translates as "troublemaker," you get an idea of what to expect in this live performance.
Watch Aldous Harding Perform New Song, 'Elation,' At KEXP
The New Zealand folk singer shares a new song during her live performance at the KEXP studio in Seattle.
Remembering Charles Bradley On World Cafe
We revisit sessions in memory of the beloved "Screaming Eagle of Soul."
The Isley Brothers & Santana On World Cafe
Carlos Santana, his virtuoso drummer (and wife) Cindy Blackman Santana and the two main surviving members of the legendary Isley Brothers, Ron and Ernie, collaborate on the new album Power of Peace.
Amadou & Mariam On World Cafe
Amadou and Mariam are two blind musicians from Mali who met, fell in love with each other's musicianship and became global Afropop sensations. The duo performs music from its new album, La Confusion.
Dave Douglas On Piano Jazz
Hear the boundary-pushing trumpeter play a tribute to Mary Lou Williams with host Marian McPartland in this 2000 episode.
Offa Rex On World Cafe
Portland, Ore.'s The Decemberists and British singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney teamed up to reimagine traditional British folk songs. Hear a performance recorded at the XPoNential Music Festival.
'Turning The Tables': Women Of The '90s
In this special episode, we highlight Alanis Morissette and TLC's contributions to the rock and R&B of the decade and beyond.