Naturally, “The World Cafe’s” Valentine’s Day program will feature lots of music for lovers. But lovers of music have plenty to feast on until then, including a visit from cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who talks with host David Dye about his soundtrack to the hit film “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.”

Thursday, Feb. 1 Groove Lily perform a mini-concert featuring songs from their new album, “Little Light”

Friday, Feb. 2 Singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke talks about and plays music from her latest effort, “Steady Pull”

Monday, Feb. 5 An encore presentation of Geoff Muldaur’s visit

Tuesday, Feb. 6 Singer/songwriter Laura Cantrell performs music from her album “Not The Tremblin’ Kind”

Wednesday, Feb. 7 Viex Diop plays music from his latest effort, “Africa Wassa”

Thursday, Feb. 8 To be announced

Friday, Feb. 9 Yo-Yo Ma talks to David Dye about his soundtrack work on “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”

Monday, Feb. 12 An encore presentation of T-Bone Burnett’s visit

Tuesday, Feb. 13 Iain Matthews and Elliot Murphy discuss their new collaboration, “La Terre Commune”

Wednesday, Feb. 14 The World Cafe celebrates Valentine’s Day

“The World Cafe”, which is heard on more than 100 public radio stations nationwide, is produced by WXPN (88.5 FM) and airs locally from 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays. All live appearances air between 3 and 4 p.m.