World Cafe Playlist for 07/27/2026
Thundercat joins host Raina Douris
You might think being distracted is a bad thing. Something to avoid. But Grammy winning bassist Thundercat thinks a little distraction might be a good thing. We talk about his new album Distracted, and what it’s like to be creative when all sorts of things are competing for your attention.
Hour Two
Peter Gabriel “On The Air” Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch
Kevin Morby “100,000” Little Wide Open
S.G. Goodman “Old Time Feeling” Old Time Feeling
LCD Soundsystem “Home” This Is Happening
Steve Lacy “The Feeling” Oh Yeah?
Steve Miller Band “Fly Like An Eagle” WC Recording
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros “Home” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Counting Crows “Mr. Jones” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Alabama Shakes “I Feel Hope Coming” I Must Be Dreaming
Michael Kiwanuka “Love & Hate” Love & Hate
Richard Thompson “My Enemy” WC Recording
Julia Jacklin “Get Away From Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon)” The Gem
Patti Smith “So You Want To Be (A Rock ‘N’ Roll Star)” Wave