Coming from the studios of WXPN in Philadelphia, World Cafe has for more than 30 years been the place where public radio audiences get their first “before they were famous” look at emerging musicians and connect deeply with legendary performers.

A celebrated music tastemaker, World Cafe spans an array of genres including singer-songwriter, classic rock, indie rock, Americana, alt-country, blues, world music, R&B and soul. Along with a carefully curated music mix, the central element of each daily show is a conversation with an artist focusing on his or her craft, songwriting, and inspirations, and combined with an exclusive musical performance.

Wednesday, June 10th, 2026 – Courtney Barnett

Courtney Barnett’s search for meaning amidst a sea of change in Southern California sets the backdrop for Creature of Habit, her first new album with lyrics in five years. Coming up, Courtney talks about recording in Joshua Tree, she digs into her songwriting process, and we’ll learn about how a praying mantis led to an epiphany. Plus, live performances of songs from Creature of Habit. It’s Courtney Barnett on the next World Cafe.

Thursday, June 11th, 2026 – Sotomayor Mini Concert

Sotomayor’s new album takes it’s name from the ancient Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection. It’s called Wabi Sabi. Coming up, the Mexico City duo of brother and sister Raúl and Paulina Sotomayor plays songs from Wabi Sabi, fusing, electronic music, Latin rhythms and Afrobeat in a mini concert, on the next World Cafe.

Friday, June 12th, 2026 – Rostam

Rostam’s new album is full of sounds you’d hear on an Americana album, like twangy guitars. But he’s also folded in Middle Eastern instruments, like the “saz”. On the next World Cafe, Rostam talks about fusing those cultures on American Stories, plus he performs live.

Monday, June 15th, 2026 – Snail Mail

Tuesday, June 16th, 2026– Michael Imperioli Personal Records

Wednesday, June 17th, 2026 – Hiss Golden Messenger

Thursday, June 18th, 2026 – KRVS Mini Concert with Dwight James and The Royals

Friday, June 19th, 2026 – Sense of Place, Philadelphia: Dyana Williams

World Cafe is hosted by Raina Douris along with contributing host Stephen Kallao and can be heard Weeknights at 10.