Kacey Musgraves on World Cafe
Kacey Musgraves’ new album finds the country star enchanted by liminal spaces: small towns and borders, but also the space in between life’s big moments. On the next World Cafe, Musgraves talks about what inspired Middle of Nowhere, breaking her country radio “dry spell,” and making amends with Miranda Lambert.
The Best Music of 2026 So Far on World Cafe
We’re already a third of the way through the year, and there has been a lot of great music released so far. On the next World Cafe, we’ll get you up to speed with some of the best releases of 2026, including music from Sturgill Simpson’s latest record under the name Johnny Blue Skies, as well as Jill Scott, Courtney Barnett, Flea and more.
4la7la Tiny In-Studio Session
Our 2026 Tiny In-Studio Session winner is 4la7la—a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist who creates emotionally immersive soundscapes rooted in vulnerability, transformation, and cinematic intimacy. Blending lo-fi textures, piano-led melodies, and ambient production, her work reflects a world in flux; drifting in dreamlike narratives.
Tune in Friday, May 1 at 9 a.m. to hear 4la7la’s Tiny In-Studio Session, hosted by Bob Mosolgo!
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Mini Concert on World Cafe
Over the last 15 years, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have become one of the premier attractions in the jam band world. For their latest album, Feed the Fire, the goal was to capture that live energy while recording in a studio environment. Coming up, the Baltimore funk and psychedelic four-piece join us for a mini concert playing songs from Feed the Fire. It’s Pigeons Playing Ping Pong on the next World Cafe.
Hiss Golden Messenger In-Studio Session
Hiss Golden Messenger is joined by an audience of WNRN Members at Grand Caverns for a WNRN 30th Anniversary Subterranean Session sponsored by Massanutten. Hear brand new tracks from his album, I’m People, performed live.
Bluegrass Sunday Morning Playlist 4/26/26
Every Sunday from 7 – 11 a.m., Rusty handpicks four hours of bluegrass music for Bluegrass Sunday Morning.
