On Choir of the Mind, the new solo album by Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton, Emily strips away the wailing guitars and radical synths that usually surround her as lead singer of Metric and instead lets her voice do the playing, singing parts
Working with the likes of Rhiannon Giddens, Elton John, the Dixie Chicks, John Mayer and more, engineer Vanessa Parr has had to grapple with questions like - What do you do when musicians get frustrated in studio? How do you hold it together an
The New York-based instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Plunge.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Oklahoma native took inspiration from the movie musical named after her home state.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
On Adult Contemporary, the Canadian duo's subject matter may have matured, but their sense of humor hasn't changed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the alt rock band's 1999 record subverted stereotypes at the time.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The longtime drummer of Dr. Dog joins us to talk about letting his personality shine through on his new solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Hear Reverend Shawn Amos perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Born without sight, Davis uses their mastery of sound to bring their inner turmoil, and joy, to life on their new album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist explores loss and surviving grief on her latest solo album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The acclaimed producer's latest album is a country blues affair inspired by a sinister dream.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
One of South Africa's greatest jazz musicians joins us to talk about his latest work and embarking on a world tour as he turns 90 years old.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Brooklyn-born Haitian American flutist and composer continues to strengthen her bonds with Haiti on her latest record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The blues guitarist and singer found himself seeking genuine, unfiltered connections.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The Sonic Youth co-founder's latest solo album is full of hard edges and moments of digital distortion.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The British musicians says his latest effort is a full-circle moment.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Watch Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams perform at the 30A Songwriters Festival.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison dives into the seminal record from two jazz giants.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
Founded in the wake of a young musician's passing, this 23-year-old nonprofit has become a critical resource for the music scene in Athens, Ga.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
World Cafe talks with Adam Wayton, frontman of the five-piece punk band from Athens, Ga., about their debut record, Ad Nauseam.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
R.E.M.'s Peter Buck and Danger Mouse are just some of this indie record store's former staffers.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
The music venue in Georgia regularly hosted performances by bands like Pylon, R.E.M., of Montreal, and more.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy