Nardwaur joins host Raina Douris

Known for his uncanny ability to unearth surprising facts about some of the world’s most famous musicians, Nardwuar has become a legendary interviewer in the process. On the next World Cafe, the Canadian music journalist shares behind-the-scenes stories of some his most memorable encounters, including Snoop Dogg, Kurt Cobain, and James Brown.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

The Jayhawks “Take Me With You” Hollywood Town Hall

The Evaporators “El Degas” Nardwuar The Human Serviette Presents ‘Oh God, My Mom’s on Channel 10!’

The Evaporators “The Bombs in My Pants” A Wild Pear

Valerie June “Can’t Be Told” Pushin’ Against A Stone

The Evaporators “Addicted to Cheese” Ripple Rock

Bass Drum Of Death “Velvet Itch” GB City

Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dani California” Stadium Arcadium

Tegan and Sara “Back In Your Head” The Con

Beabadoobee “Beaches” This Is How Tomorrow Moves

Hour Two
Phish “Undermind” Undermind

Leon Bridges “Laredo” Leon

The Dip “Doing The Thing” Love Direction

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Roots, Rock, Reggae” Rastaman Vibration

Mt. Joy “She Wants To Go Dancing” (single)

Band of Horses “Laredo” Infinite Arms

Lykke Li “Little Bit” WC Recording

Tedeschi Trucks Band “Anyhow” WC Recording

The xx “VCR” xx

David Gray “Plus & Minus” Dear Life

Tedeschi Trucks Band “Midnight In Harlem” WC Recording

Father John Misty “She Cleans Up” Mahashmashana

Waxahatchee “Bored” Tigers Blood

Blondshell “Joiner” Blondshell

Fontaines D.C. “Starbuster” Romance

Smashing Pumpkin “1979” Melon Collie & The Infinite Sadness