World Cafe Playlist for 04/01/2026
David Byrne joins host Raina Douris
David Byrne is someone whose creativity seems unstoppable, but his newest album, Who is the Sky?, began with a bout of writer’s block. He’s heading back out on tour, and on the next World Cafe, David Byrne talks about his vibrant live show, about why he felt like he couldn’t create at one point, how he got through it, and about the younger generations who keep discovering his work.
Today’s Playlist
David Byrne “I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Live” Live from Austin, Texas
David Byrne “Everybody Laughs” Who Is The Sky
David Byrne “Moisturizing Thing (radio edit)” Who Is The Sky
David Byrne “My Apartment is My Friend” Who Is The Sky
Ghost Train Orchestra “Be A Hobo” Songs & Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog
David Byrne “What Is The Reason For It?” Who Is The Sky
Talking Heads “This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) Speaking In Tongues
Talking Heads “(Nothing But) Flowers” Naked
Jackson Browne “The Pretender” WC Recording
David Byrne “When We Are Singing” Who Is The Sky
Hour Two
Prince “Nothing Compares 2 U” The Hits / The B-Sides
Jill Scott “Pressha” To Whom This May Concern
David Bowie “Where Are We Now?” The Next Day
Jamiroquai “Virtual Insanity” Travelling Without Moving
Devon Gilfillian “Hold On (Hourglass)” Time Will Tell
Phoenix “1901” WC Recording
Rufus Wainwright “April Fools” Live at the World Cafe
The Swell Season “When Your Mind’s Made Up” 25.04.25 WC
Geese “Taxes” Getting Killed
U2 “Walk On” All That You Can’t Leave
Fontaines D.C. “Black Boys on Mopeds” HELP(2)
Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie “Red Sun” WC Recording
Victoryland “No Cameras” My Heart Is A Room With No Cameras In It
Spoon “Can I Sit Next To You” Hot Thoughts
The Wallflowers “One Headlight” Bringing Down The Horse