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 1/4/26
- *Spoon “The Mystery Zone” Transference
- *Deftones “infinite source” private music
- *Deftones “my mind is a mountain” private music
- *Deftones “The Chauffeur” Covers
- *Metallica “Wherever I May Roam” Metallica
- *Deftones “ecdysis” private music
- *Deftones “I think about you all the time” private music
- *Tame Impala “Why Won’t You Make Up Your Mind?” Innerspeaker
- *Death Cab For Cutie “The New Year” Transatlanticism
- *John Lennon & Yoko Ono “(Just Like) Starting Over” Double Fantasy
- *Mel & Tim “Starting All Over Again” Starting All Over Again
- *Tedeschi Trucks Band “Midnight in Harlem” Revelator
- *Runo Plum “Sickness” Patching
- *Lord Huron “Watch Me Go” The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1
- *The War on Drugs “Harmonia’s Dream” I Don’t Live Here Anymore
- *Meat Puppets “Up on the Sun” Up on the Sun
- *Emily King “Can’t Hold Me” WC Recording
- *Sheryl Crow “Leaving Las Vegas” Recorded Live for World Cafe
- *J. J. Cale “Call Me The Breeze” Recorded Live for World Cafe
- *Dove Ellis “Love Is” Blizzard
- *David Gray “Sail Away” White Ladder
- *Brandi Carlile “Human” Returning to Myself
- *Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell “Bluebird Wine” Old Yellow Moon
- *Gillian Welch & David Rawlings “Empty Trainload of Sky” Woodland
- *Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile “Over Everything” Lotta Sea Lice
- *Kathleen Edwards “One More Song the Radio Won’t Like” Failer
