Black Futures: In the new millennium, the dance remix reigns supreme29 February 2024For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explores the trends that have defined dance music in the 2000s and beyond.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:17:05
Billy Porter's latest album is an ode to 'gay church'28 February 2024The award-winning actor, singer and fashion icon talks about Black Mona Lisa and the road to becoming a pop star.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:34:35
Tune in to a mini-concert with Sen Morimoto26 February 2024The Chicago multi-instrumentalist performs songs from his latest album, Diagnosis.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:23:16
MGMT opt for a different kind of trip on 'Loss of Life'23 February 2024The psychedelic pop band turn their attention toward love and stability on their fifth record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:23:37
Allison Russell celebrates survivor's joy on 'The Returner'21 February 2024The Canadian multi-instrumentalist talks about her sophomore solo record.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:21:42
Black Futures: In the '90s, dance music was in a 'constant state of mutation'20 February 2024For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison recounts the proliferation of dance music subgenres in the '90s.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:16:40
Brittany Howard takes unexpected twists and turns on 'What Now'16 February 2024The Alabama native talks about the inventive process behind her sophomore solo album, plus she performs live for World Cafe.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:28:20
Inspired by a childhood tale, Sampha takes to the sky on 'Lahai'15 February 2024The Mercury Prize-winning musician talks about his arresting sophomore album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:31:00
Black Futures: How house music took center stage in the '80s13 February 2024For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison walks us through the synth-driven boom of electronic music in the '80s.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:18:37
How Slow Pulp used isolation to their advantage on 'Yard'12 February 2024Lead vocalist Emily Massey joins World Cafe to talk about the indie rock band's sophomore album.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy00:25:37