Studio Sessions archive

Listen The Tallest Man On Earth On World Cafe WXPN
October 8, 2012 – Hear Swedish singer Kristian Matsson perform songs from his new album, There's No Leaving Now. WXPN

Listen Milt Hinton On Piano Jazz
October 5, 2012 – The bassist and photographer joins host Marian McPartland in a performance of "How High the Moon."

Listen Buena Vista Social Club On World Cafe WXPN
October 4, 2012 – Revisit a 1998 conversation with Ry Cooder about one of his signature music projects. WXPN

Listen David Wax Museum On World Cafe WXPN
October 3, 2012 – The band captures a mix of Americana and Latin influences on its new album, Knock Knock Get Up. WXPN

Listen Carpenter's 'Ashes And Roses' Shaped By Grief
October 3, 2012 – Mary Chapin Carpenter endured illness, divorce and loss, which she channeled into her new album.

Watch Cyrus Chestnut: Nobody Like 'The Nutman' Jazz24
October 3, 2012 – Watch one of jazz's most renowned pianists work magic throughout this three-song set at KPLU. Jazz24

Listen Iris DeMent On World Cafe WXPN
October 2, 2012 – The roots-folk singer talks to David Dye about Sing the Delta, her first album in eight years. WXPN

Watch Sallie Ford: New Songs From An Old Soul opbmusic
September 29, 2012 – Watch the blues-rock singer perform two as-yet-unreleased songs, "Addicted" and "Party Kids." opbmusic

Listen Blossom Dearie On Piano Jazz
September 28, 2012 – Host Marian McPartland remembers the incandescent singer and pianist in a session from 2001.

Listen Yasek Manzano: Jazz From Havana's Streets WXPN
September 27, 2012 – Hear the music of an exciting young trumpeter from Havana, as well as a brief history of Cuban jazz. WXPN

Listen Hacienda On World Cafe WXPN
September 26, 2012 – Known for energetic shows, the Tex-Mex band recorded its new album, Shakedown, with Dan Auerbach. WXPN

Watch KCRW Presents: Yuna KCRW
September 26, 2012 – With her shimmering, soulful presence, Yuna sounds special in this performance of "Live Your Life." KCRW

Listen Husky On World Cafe WXPN
September 25, 2012 – The Australian band has come a long way from a makeshift recording bungalow in Melbourne. WXPN

Watch Mumford & Sons: The Power Of 'Babel' WFUV
September 25, 2012 – Watch the London band perform a new song, "Whispers in the Dark," at WFUV's studios in New York. WFUV

Listen Best Coast On World Cafe WXPN
September 24, 2012 – The California duo returns with its second album, the effervescent international hit The Only Place. WXPN