Ben Folds has been playing music since the late '80s – becoming famous in the '90s with his band Ben Folds Five, and following that up with a fruitful and creative solo career that's seen him release four full-length solo albums, including a brand new one called What Matters Most. On this episode of World Cafe, Ben Folds digs into the way he thinks about songwriting and storytelling. Plus you'll hear some live performances recorded exclusively for the World Cafe.