World Cafe
Sunday through Thursday, 8pm - 10pm; Friday, 8pm - 9pm
World Cafe is the premier public radio showcase for contemporary music, serving up an eclectic blend that includes blues, rock, world, folk, and alternative country. Hosts Raina Douris and Stephen Kallao take listeners on a unique journey of musical discovery as she presents a mix of music from both new and legendary artists. The show's guest roster has included Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Dave Matthews, Elvis Costello, Robert Plant, Dolly Parton, The Shins, Lucinda Williams, Paul McCartney, Ani Difranco, Damien Rice, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, REM, Rachael Yamagata, David Byrne, Yo Yo Ma, Billy Joel, Lyle Lovett, Bela Fleck, Moby, Taj Mahal, and Coldplay, among hundreds of others.
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The folk music ceremony takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, in Kansas City.
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The Los Angeles-based harpist and composer talks about approaching her instrument in new ways on her debut album.
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Watch new live performances from the London band, filmed at World Cafe's studio in Philadelphia.
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World Cafe turns its ear toward the future with a spotlight on up-and-coming artists blazing their own path beyond genre.
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The Virginia Beach native talks about capturing the tumult of early adulthood on TWENTY SOMETHING.
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Petey, the LA-based musician and social media personality, performs songs from his latest record, USA.
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The English alt-rock star talks about writing in the Dorset dialect of her childhood home on her new album, I Inside the Old Year Dying, plus she performs live with a special guitar.
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The British rock band performs a special acoustic set ahead of the release of their debut album, Prelude to Ecstasy, next year.
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Hear the Grammy-nominated jazz musician performs songs from her latest album, Bewitched.
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The skillful guitarist talks about the experiences underneath her latest album, The Greater Wings.