World Cafe

A “World Cafe specialty show” refers to a special episode of the NPR radio program “World Cafe” that focuses on a particular genre or theme of music, often featuring in-depth interviews and performances from artists within that specific style, sometimes presented as a mini-series or a one-off episode depending on the topic. Sunday 4 pm- 6pm.

Key points about World Cafe specialty shows:

·         Focus on specific genres:

These shows might highlight artists from a particular genre like indie rock, Americana, blues, or world music, giving listeners a deeper dive into that musical space.

·         Curated artist selection:

The show producers carefully choose artists that represent the chosen genre, often including both established and emerging acts.

·         In-depth interviews:

Besides live performances, the specialty shows often feature extended interviews with artists, exploring their creative process and influences within the specific genre.

·         Potential for recurring themes:

Some specialty shows might become recurring segments, like a monthly “New Music Spotlight” or a seasonal “Holiday Music” feature.

Example of a World Cafe specialty show:

  • “Indie Rock Hit Parade”: A special episode focusing on popular indie rock bands with multiple live performances and interviews

Playlist for 1/5/25

  1. Massive Attack “Unfinished Sympathy”
  2. Herb Alpert “Sh-Boom”
  3. Herb Alpert “Dancing Down 50th Street”
  4. The Carpenters “(They Long To Be) Close To You”
  5. Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass “A Taste of Honey”
  6. Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass “Ladyfingers”
  7. Herb Alpert “Rise”
  8. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass “Ladyfingers”
  9. The Police “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic”
  10. Soundgarden “Black Hole Sun”
  11. Captain & Tennille “Love Will Keep Us Together”
  12. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass “Spanish Flea”
  13. Supertramp “Breakfast In America”
  14. The Go-Go’s “Vacation”
  15. Phish “Gotta Jibboo”
  16. The Dare “All Night”
  17. Macy Gray “I Try”
  18. Father John Misty “She Cleans Up”
  19. Cassandra Lewis “So Bad”
  20. Keane “Sea Fog”
  21. They Might Be Giants “Birdhouse In Your Soul”
  22. Rhiannon Giddens “Freedom Highway”
  23. The Cure “A Fragile Thing”
  24. Suzanne Vega “Solitude Standing”
  25. Paris Paloma “labour”
  26. Emily King “Can’t Hold Me”
  27. Orla Gartland “Little Chaos”