Plus, the Virigina trio perform songs from their latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

A trained violinist, the Los Angeles-based musician explains why she brought it back for her latest record. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back on Prince's daring left turn following the success of Purple Rain. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The hip-hop collective have made inroads in Lafayette's music scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada, performs songs from her debut EP, Purple Gas. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Brooklyn band perform songs from Welcome to My Blue Sky. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The 27-year-old guitarist talks about her latest album, Acadia, plus she performs in front of a live audience. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The musician has recorded over 25,000 songs about pretty much everything. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The California musician enlisted cumbia urbana group ¿Qiensave? to record his latest album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Inspired by their move to New Orleans, Fortune is a conversation between the indie rock band's past and present. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The country star talks about his latest record, High, and he revisits some of his biggest hits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The musician and comedian weaves post-apocalyptic tales involving fatherhood and baseball on his latest studio album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The head of XL Recordings talks about his third studio album as Everything Is Recorded. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The new album from the Virginia singer-songwriter and boygenius member was heavily inspired by classical art. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Plus, the Canadian singer-songwriter performs in front of a live audience in Philadelphia. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Hear a performance from a fixture in the Louisiana blues and zydeco scene. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The singer-songwriter talks about crafting his third studio album, plus Tamino performs live. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Colorado band performs songs from their latest album, Automatic. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison reflects on the social and political impact of To Pimp a Butterfly. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The former Beatles drummer talks about his new star-studded country record, Look Up. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The rock band performs songs from their debut album, Scream from New York, NY. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

Every week for Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is highlighting a different trailblazer and maverick of Black music history. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The New Jersey native's latest album is 2024's The Hard Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The Toronto native sits down with World Cafe's Raina Douris to talk about her debut, full-length album. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

The British singer, songwriter and actress talks about asserting more creative control on her latest project, My Way. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy