World Cafe WXPN Presents Essential and Emerging Artists

World Cafe WXPN in Philadelphia, hosted by Raina Douris, features interviews and performances from both essential and emerging musical artists.

The program seeks to showcase a range of artists, providing listeners with access to their music and stories. Featured artists include:

• Snail Mail – Interview and performance
• Rostam – Explore his musical journey
• Sotomayor – Captivating music experiences
• Courtney Barnett – Insights into her craft
• Say She She – Vibrant performances
• Death Cab for Cutie – Engaging live session
• Jose Gonzalez – Melodic presentations
• Bill Frisell – Intriguing musical stories
• Joshua Ray Walker – Narrative-rich music
• Bleachers – Energetic sessions
• The Belair Lip Bombs – Dynamic performances
• Culture Corner on Aretha Franklin – Reflect on Aretha’s legacy
• Genesis Owusu – Unique sound exploration
• Corey Ledet – Zydeco music showcases
• Julianna Riolino – Mini-concert features
• Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars – Engaging music plays
• MUNA – Enjoy their rhythmic tunes
• Amy Grant – Renowned artist spotlight
• Samm Henshaw – Eclectic music sessions
• youbet – Experience varied sounds
• Kacey Musgraves – Podcast insights
• Pigeon Playing Ping Pong – Unique performances
• Beverly Glenn-Copeland – In-depth musical journey
• The New Pornographers – Latest musical endeavors

Listeners can subscribe to the NPR Music Newsletter for updates. The embedded audio features for each artist provide an immersive listening experience, making World Cafe WXPN a noteworthy platform for discovering new music and artist narratives.