World Cafe Words and Music Podcast

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Enter Holly Humberstone's 'Cruel World' Jul 22, 2026

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The English pop singer stops by the World Cafe studio to talk about the making of her sophomore album.
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Mon Rovîa traces his path from Liberia to the U.S. on 'Bloodline' Jul 17, 2026

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Growing up in Chattanooga, Tenn., Janjay Lowe tried to forget his early life in Liberia, but survivor’s guilt caught up with him.
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How Jesse Welles' folk protests songs struck a chord with millions Jul 13, 2026

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The Arkansas musician talks about his latest album, Masks Off.
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Personal Records: Tatiana Maslany Jul 10, 2026

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The Emmy Award-winning actor sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to share some of the songs that have defined her story so far.
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Tune in to a mini-concert with Brigitte Calls Me Baby Jul 09, 2026

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The Chicago indie rock band performs songs from its sophomore album, Irreversible.
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Boy Golden on his latest album, 'Best of Our Possible Lives' Jul 07, 2026

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The Canadian songwriter's new record was inspired by suffering and its ability to connect us.
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What was the soundtrack of the American Revolution? Jul 03, 2026

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World Cafe took a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia to discover the conflict's musical history.
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