Rostam Batmanglij recently released his new lp, American Stories. It blends classic Americana sounds with Middle Eastern instrumentation inspired by his Persian heritage. He chats with Cafe host Raina Douris @rahrahraina.bsky.social about the album & performs live.
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It's great to have Say She She back in our studios for a special performance. The Cafe's @kallao.bsky.social chats with Nya Brown, Sabrina Cunningham and Piya Malik about their recent album Cut & Rewind.
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From Australia to the stage for a live mini-concert w/ The Belair Lip Bombs.
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Say She She return for a 3rd time to our studios for a @worldcafe.bsky.social session and interview.
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Tomorrow on @worldcafe.bsky.social Courtney Barnett and I know something you don't.
It's great to have Say She She back in our studios for a special performance. The Cafe's @kallao.bsky.social chats with Nya Brown, Sabrina Cunningham and Piya Malik about their recent album Cut & Rewind.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DquQ...
There's a decent amount of chatter in our control room when a band records, but not with Bill Frisell. Total silence, recognizing the beauty and mastery in his playing. One of the greats plays solo today on @worldcafe.bsky.social
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Jazz legends? Check. We got em. Don't miss our interview with Bill Frisell.
Happy record release day to @deathcabforcutie.bsky.social. They perform new songs live on the show and Cafe host @rahrahraina.bsky.social talks with Ben about the making of the new album.
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The Cafe's @kallao.bsky.social talked to Jose Gonzalez about the not so elephant in the room topic these days. And the real Jose also played some songs from his excellent new album, Against The Dying Light.
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Our pal Courtney Barnett returns to the Cafe with her band and a handful of incredible performances and conversation about the new album, Creature Of Habit with the Cafe's @kallao.bsky.social
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The Swedish songwriter and humanist says Against the Dying of the Light is "an urgent call to preserve the light of humanity."
There's a decent amount of chatter in our control room when a band records, but not with Bill Frisell. Total silence, recognizing the beauty and mastery in his playing. One of the greats plays solo today on @worldcafe.bsky.social
www.npr.org/2026/06/02/n...
Frontman Ben Gibbard talks about the band's latest album, I Built You a Tower.
