Flock of Dimes (Wye Oak's Jenn Wasner), live in concert
12/2/2026 | 15min
Hear live versions of songs from The Life You Save, the latest album from Jenn Wasner's solo project.
Set List "Long After Midnight" "Keep Me In The Dark" "Defeat" "The Enemy"
This episode of World Cafe was produced by Will Loftus. Our programming and booking coordinator is Chelsea Johnson and our senior producer is Kimberly Junod.
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How technology amplified Black music's cultural exchange
11/2/2026 | 11min
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the cultural exchange between different musical communities.
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How This Is Lorelei gave old songs a new life on 'Holo Boy'
05/2/2026 | 32min
For his latest album, Nate Amos rerecorded songs from across his catalog, plus This Is Lorelei performs live for World Cafe.
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From work songs to hip-hop, this 'fundamental concept' shaped Black music
04/2/2026 | 10min
For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history of "call and response."
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From local radio to global influence, the rise of Baltimore club music
03/2/2026 | 24min
Musician Abdu Ali and DJ Ducky Dynamo reflect on the rise of Baltimore club music and the efforts to preserve its history in the city where it began.
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