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Philly Braves the Cold for Kashus Culpepper

“I’m a long way from home /It must be something about the weather, babe/That makes me feel so alone” — Culpepper sings to start…

By Ellen Miller

World Cafe

How This Is Lorelei gave old songs a new life on ‘Holo Boy’

For his latest album, Nate Amos rerecorded songs from across his catalog, plus This Is Lorelei performs live for World Cafe.

By Miguel Perez

World Cafe

From work songs to hip-hop, ‘call and response’ shaped Black music

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history of "call and…

By John Morrison

World Cafe

From local radio to global influence, the rise of Baltimore club music

Musician Abdu Ali and DJ Ducky Dynamo reflect on the rise of Baltimore club music and the efforts to preserve its history in the…

By Raina Douris

Indie Rock Hit Parade

Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Ora the Molecule

Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist whose journey has literally taken her around the…

By Eric Schuman

Music News

Rieko Safiyya Shares New Music on WXPN’s Sofa Sessions

Rieko Safiyya joins us for Episode 3 of WXPN’s Sofa Sessions with performances and a conversation about where her music comes from and what…

By WXPN

Artist To Watch

Tyler Ballgame | Artist to Watch – February 2026

Hometown: Los Angeles by way of Rhode Island  Why They’re WXPN Artist To Watch: Tyler Ballgame has a big, round, theatrical tenor voice that’s…

By Joey Sweeney

Past Giveaway

Ticket Giveaway: MARGO PRICE

Margo Price TLAFebruary 20, 2026 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 2/5/2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest Rules By entering this contest, you’re…

By WXPN

Black History Month

Black History Month on WXPN: A Different Essential Album Every Day

Happy Black History Month! Every day in February, WXPN is highlighting one essential album from the vast landscape of Black music. Soul, funk, jazz,…

By WXPN