World Cafe

Guests

It's Hard To Keep Mt. Joy From Making Music

Mt. Joy was recently on the road with The Lumineers when the tour was cut short by the pandemic. The members of the group perform for us separately from home in this session.

Behind The Smell, Not Your Average Music Venue In Los Angeles

The Smell has been a home to lots of LA bands and musicians, including artists like No Age, Ty Segall, Mika Miko, Best Coast, Warpaint and Feels.

Explore Decades Of Hits Inside Capitol Studios

From Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra to Bonnie Raitt and Paul McCartney, here's how the studios at Capitol Records in Los Angeles influence artists' sound.

Norah Jones On Stoking The Fires Of Creativity For Almost 20 Years

The acclaimed jazz pianist and songwriter's new album, Pick Me Up Off The Floor is out tomorrow. She talks about how her non-stop work ethic and the spirit of collaboration shaped her seventh studio album.

Courtney Marie Andrews' New Album 'Old Flowers' Came From Heartbreak And Loss

There are a lot of heartbreak albums out there. Heartbreak is maybe the biggest and most enduring inspiration when it comes to songwriting, but it's rare to hear heartbreak dealt with as much nuance as Courtney Marie Andrews gives it.

Take A Walk Down The Oldest Street In LA With La Santa Cecilia

Not only did the Grammy-winning band get its start here, but its leader, La Marisoul, also operates a shop in the Mexican Marketplace found on Olvera Street.

Classic World Cafe: John Mayer En Route To Superstardom

Today, you can pretend it's 2001: John Mayer visits the World Cafe just after the release of his debut album Room For Squares, which sold over 4 million copies and won him his first Grammy award.

Christine And The Queens' Energy Is Electric, Even Over Video Chat

Christine is expressive in every sense, not only in her avant-garde music or the way she communicates complexities through dance, but also in conversation.