World Cafe Playlist for 11/09/2026
Jesse Malin joins host Stephen Kallao
Jesse Malin is a hometown hero, who has been a part of New York’s ‘East Village’ scene for decades. In 2023 he suffered a spinal stroke that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Malin chronicles the first part of his career and the many rock and roll friends he has made along the way in his new autobiography, “Almost Grown: A New York Memoir”. Coming up, Jesse shares stories from the book, including reaching out to Joey Ramone when he was a kid, and talks about getting back to performing post-stroke. That’s on the World Cafe.
Today’s Playlist
Paul Simon “She Moves On” Rhythm Of The Saints
John Mayer “Tom & Jerry” (single)
Bruce Springsteen “One Step Up” Tunnel Of Love
Emmylou Harris “Tougher Than The Rest” Brand New Dance
Jeff Tweedy “Out in the Dark” Twilight Override
Keane “Sea Fog” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Jesse Malin “Almost Grown” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Jesse Malin “Hollywood Forever” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Mariachi El Bronx “Lady Rosales” Litigation
Counting Crows “Oh Sheena” Silver Patron Saints
Jesse Malin “Shining Down” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Hour Two
Bonnie Raitt “Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes” Dig In Deep
Leon Bridges “Light The Way” Happiness Anytime
The Black Keys “Little Black Submarines” El Camino
Rainbow Body “Strange Memory” single
Marcus King Band “Side Door” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Amble “Moral Victory” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Janelle Monáe “Tightrope” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Mon Rovîa “Field Song” Bloodline
Aretha Franklin “Chain Of Fools” Lady Soul
The Womack Sisters “If I Let You” The Womack Sisters
Molly Tuttle “Million Miles” When You’re Ready
Michael Kiwanuka “Just Another Moment” Fudge
Joan Armatrading “Love and Affection” Joan Armatrading
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “Please Read the Letter” Raising Sand