World Cafe Playlist for 07/31/2026

Josh Groban joins host Raina Douris

Josh Groban has sold millions of records and has performed for presidents and dignitaries. But one of the most important moments in his career was recording a song with his dad on his new album, Cinematic. Josh shares that story and talks about making an album of some of his favorite movie songs. He also talks about dabbling in comedy.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Leon Bridges “Better Man” Coming Home

Wilco “Outtasite (Outta Mind)” Being There

Josh Groban “Skyfall” CINEMATIC

Josh Groban “Brucia La Terra” CINEMATIC

Josh Groban “To Where You Are” Josh Groban

Josh Groban “Moon River” CINEMATIC

Jonah Smith “Casting A Long Shadow” Jonah Smith

Josh Groban “Groban Sings Casey” YouTube Clip

Josh Groban “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” CINEMATIC

Guster “Satellite” WC Recording

Arlo Parks “2Sided” Ambiguous Desire

Ray Lamontagne “You Are The Best Thing” Gossip In The Grain

JD McPherson “Head Over Heels” Let The Good Times Roll

Hour Two

Tracy Chapman “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” Tracy Chapman

Neil Young “I’ve Been Waiting For You” Neil Young

Death Cab for Cutie “Punching the Flowers” I Built You A Tower

Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Slumber Party” Irreversible

Devon Gilfillian “Black Dog Rabbit Hole” Time Will Tell

Franz Ferdinand “Take Me Out” Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand “Right Action” WC Recording

The Head and the Heart “Missed Connection” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Shawn Colvin “I Don’t Know Why” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Nicole Atkins “When The Night Falls” Drama

Annie Lennox “Walking on Broken Glass” Diva

LCD Soundsystem “Someone Great” Sound Of Silver

Allison Russell “Black Lavender (feat. Brittney Spencer)” In The Hour of Chaos

Amos Lee “Windows Are Rolled Down” Mission Bell

Broken Social Scene “Not Around Anymore” Remember the Humans

The Red Clay Strays “Wondering Why” Moment of Truth

Alex Amen “California Blues” Sun of Amen