World Cafe is a two-hour-long, nationally syndicated music radio program that originates from WXPN, a non-commercial station licensed to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

World Cafe features live performances and interviews with established and emerging artists.

The program produces two weekly podcasts containing interviews and information about musical performers: "World Cafe Words and Music," which features more established singers and bands, and "World Cafe Next," which highlights emerging artists.

[5] Other contributors to the program have included Michaela Majoun,[6] Ann Powers and Stephen Kallao.

[7] Live at the World Cafe is an ongoing series of compilation albums showcasing artists that appear on the radio program.