The 10 Best World Cafe Words and Music Podcast Episodes
1) On 'Bird Songs Of A Killjoy,' Bedouine Only Feels LA's Sunshine Sometimes
Our guest, Azniv Korkejian, records as Bedouine. The name reflects the many moves Azniv has made in her life — born in Syria, Azniv grew up in Saudi Arabia before coming to the United States. Here, sh...Show More
kimwaudio recommended:
This is a great album and Azniv Korkejian is a great performer. She super engaging and charismatic! You may even find yourself chuckling wit...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Michael Kiwanuka On Embracing His Name And How 'Big Little Lies' Changed His Life
You might know the song, "Cold Little Heart" as the opening credits to the HBO show "Big Little Lies", starring Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. It was a pretty big deal, but the person who wrote ...Show More
kimwaudio recommended:
Huge fan of this show and of this singer-songwriter. I first saw Michael Kiwanuka live at Lollapalooza and was blown away. If you haven’t he...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Questlove breaks down the process of directing his celebrated doc 'Summer of Soul'
Extensive footage and recordings from the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969 were packed away in a basement for decades.
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Another NPR interview with Questlove, the Director of Summer of Soul - the must see music documentary of the decade - where he goes a little...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Willie Nelson On Cowboys, 'Crazy' and Cannabis
It's been about a year since World Cafe caught up with Willie Nelson, and he's been busy! Willie just released his latest album called 'Ride Me Back Home', made with his producer-collaborator Buddy Ca...Show More
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One of my favorite artists! If you didn’t already know, Willie wrote the song, “Crazy,” made famous by Patsy Cline.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Ryan Bingham's Rugged And Raw 'American Love Song'
Many of Ryan Bingham's life stories sound like country songs in and of themselves. Bingham was raised between New Mexico, California and Texas. His family moved around a lot when he was growing up as ...Show More
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Huge Ryan Bingham fan! Just saw him live in Chicago at the Park West! His new stuff is great! Loved the theme song from Crazy Heart movie as...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) These Charlottesville Musicians Want To Change The Way You Experience Live Music
David Wax Museum and Lowland Hum invite you to shut your eyes for an immersive listening experience.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Jeff Goldblum Gathers An Assortment Of Guest Vocalists On His Latest Jazz Album
The actor and musician tells stories about working with guests like Sharon Van Etten and Fiona Apple, who he invited to sing on his new record.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.8) The Milk Carton Kids Answers Its Own Question: 'What Even Is Americana?'
For today's session, The Milk Carton Kids plays songs from its latest release, The Only Ones, while standing around one microphone. That was the modus operandi for Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale unt...Show More
The Milk Carton Kids Answers Its Own Question: 'What Even Is Americana?'
39:20 | Jan 30th, 2020
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AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) The Lone Bellow Brings Light Into A World That Can Seem Pretty Dark Sometimes
The Lone Bellow makes music that feels like it's welcoming you in — like the band members are opening their arms wide and inviting you to join their family with sing-along choruses, the hand-clapping ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) Japanese Breakfast Has A Full Plate
Michelle Zauner has an incredibly rich creative life. She makes music as Japanese Breakfast with her collaborator Craig Hendrix, she scores video games, she directs music videos for people like Phoebe...Show More
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