Monday, November 29th at 6pm
Sly & The Family Stone’s 1971 album “There’s A Riot Goin’ On” turned 50 this month! On the next World Cafe, correspondent John Morrison explains what made this album so unique, on a new Culture Corner.
Friday, November 26th at 6pm
In addition to being a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Dave Grohl is now a New York Times bestselling author. On the next World Cafe, Grohl tells stories about learning to play drums while listening to Led Zeppelin, performing “Smells Like Teen Spirit” live for the first time, and forming the Foo Fighters. His new memoir is called The Storyteller.
Thursday, November 25th at 6pm
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss had a hugely successful collaboration almost a decade and a half ago with the album Raising Sand. Now they have finally released its long-awaited follow-up, Raise the Roof. On the next World Cafe, they talk about their friendship and what it was like to return to the studio with producer T-Bone Burnett.
Wednesday, November 24th at 6pm
William Shatner is officially the first World Cafe guest who’s ever been to SPACE. He’ll talk about his recent trip to the final frontier: what he saw up there, and how it made him feel. We’ll also explore his new album, Bill, where he continues his tradition of performing spoken word over music with a bevy of special guests, like Brad Paisley, Joe Jonas, and Joe Walsh.
Tuesday, November 23rd at 6pm
Jade Bird travelled to Japan and Mexico to write her new album, Different Kinds of Light. The record showcases the British singer-songwriter’s ability to shapeshift between genres and moods. We’ll hear about recording in Nashville’s RCA Studio B and find out what Jade picked up from sharing the stage with performers like Jason Isbell, Father John Misty, and Brandi Carlile.
Monday, November 22nd at 6pm
For the last 30 years, World Cafe has sat down with thousands of artists. We’ll look back at another memorable moment in Cafe history – including a first-time visit from Janelle Monae. We’ll also revisit a classic interview with Sir George Martin from 2007 where he talks about Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, and another 30 Under 30 artist is revealed.
Friday, November 19th at 6pm
The band The War on Drugs won the Grammy for Best Rock Album for their 2017 record, A Deeper Understanding. Now, they’re back with a new album, called I Don’t Live Here Anymore. On the next World Cafe, we’ll hear exquisite live recordings from the full band and an interview with frontman Adam Granduciel.
Thursday, November 18th at 6pm
Natalie Hemby has penned hits for Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, and Toby Keith. Then, two decades into her career as a songwriter, she stepped out in front of the mic. She sang alongside Brandi Carlile, Amanda Shires, and Maren Morris in the band, The Highwomen. And now she has a new solo album, called Pins and Needles. She talks about moving from songwriter to artist, on the next World Cafe.
Wednesday, November 17th at 6pm
Every week, dive into the archives with World Cafe, as the show celebrates its 30th anniversary. This week, a session from Ben Folds Five from 1998, a memorable moment from jazz legend Chick Corea, and a new young artist gets inducted into the “30 Under 30” list. That’s on the next World Cafe.
Tuesday, November 16th at 6pm
South Carolina-based band Susto have a new album, Time in the Sun. Lead singer Justin Osborne wrote the record after becoming a father and losing his own father within a few months of each other. On the next World Cafe, hear the results, as Susto perform a mini-concert of new music.
