The activism of Motown. The experiences of immigrant youth. Drum-making. Percussion ensembles. Songwriting. Recording technology. Album production.

World Cafe Live’s in-depth school residencies and community programs provide opportunities for music-making, writing, and collaboration through programs that connect with real-world issues.

We love to work with local partners and think outside the box. With innovation and collaboration at the heart of our programs, “musical match-making” has become one of our specialties. World Cafe Live incubates new ideas. We’ve commissioned and produced more than a dozen world premiere compositions, often crossing musical boundaries in adventurous ways. Our music is fresh, socially engaged, and responsive to our social and political landscape.