World Cafe Playlist for 08/31/2026
The Chieftains and Riverdance join hosts Stephen Kallao and Raina Douris
In 1962, Paddy Moloney formed The Chieftains. His goal was to share the sound of Ireland with the world. Now, The Chieftains are cultural icons. On the World Cafe, we revisit the band in Dublin for a jaw-dropping, foot-stomping live performance, recorded in 2019 – two years before Paddy passed away at the age of 83. Plus, a visit to Riverdance to talk to one of the principal dancers, Jason O’Neill, about what it takes to become a part of the revered Irish dance phenomena, 30 years after its US debut.
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Today’s Playlist
Glass Animals “Pools” Zaba
The Chieftains “Medley” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Chieftains “Here’s A Health To The Company” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Ray Lamontagne “The Changing Man” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Chieftains “Cotton-Eyed Joe” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Chieftains “Full Of Joy” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
The Chieftains “Medley: Mo Ghile Mear (‘Our Hero), Rocky Road To Dublin, The Kerry Reel” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Bell X1 “Amelia” Blue Lights on The Runway
Bill Whelan “Reel Around The Sun” Riverdance 25th Anniversary: Music From The Show
Armstrong Dance “Hard Shoe Routine” YouTube Clip
Bill Whelan “Riverdance” Riverdance 25th Anniversary: Music From The Show
Bill Whelan “Riverdance at the Eurovision Song Contest” YouTube Clip
Bill Whelan “Riverdance at the Eurovision Song Contest” YouTube Clip
Bill Whelan “American Wake” Riverdance 25th Anniversary: Music From The Show
Hour Two
Dave Matthews Band “Tripping Billies” Crash
Fontaines D.C. “Marianne” Dopamine Chamber
Tears for Fears “Sowing The Seeds Of Love” The Seeds Of Love
The Beatles “Strawberry Fields Forever” Magical Mystery Tour
Paul McCartney “Maybe I’m Amazed” McCartney
Fitz & The Tantrums “MoneyGrabber” Recorded Live for World Cafe
The Airborne Toxic Event “Sometime Around Midnight” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Michigander “YYY” Over Before You Know It
INXS “New Sensation” Kick
CMAT “When a Good Man Cries” Euro-Country
Andrew Bird “Fitz & The Dizzyspells” Nobel Beast
Low Cut Connie “Can’t Be Wrong” Livin’ In The USA
Levon Helm “When I Go Away” Electric Dirt
Tedeschi Trucks Band “Bound For Glory” Revelator
Mt. Joy “Coyote” Hope We Have Fun