Makaya McCraven joins host Raina Douris for “Sense Of Place: Chicago”

As the Sense of Place: Chicago series continues, World Cafe dives into the diverse music scenes and artists working in the city right now. Coming up, we’ll meet innovative jazz drummer Makaya McCraven – His compositions are constantly evolving combinations of live performance, improvisation, and produced beats. Join host Raina Douris for a glimpse into Makaya’s creative process and how it’s rooted in Chicago’s jazz scene. Plus, a live performance recorded at Chicago’s Symphony Center.

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*Spoon “Inside Out” They Want My Soul

Makaya McCraven “The Calling” Recorded Live For The World Cafe

Kolinda “Kantata” 1

Stephen McCraven “Ahiri-Lalita” Wooley The Newt

Makaya McCraven “Butterscotch” In The Moment

Makaya McCraven “In These Time” Recorded Live For The World Cafe

Macy Gray “I Try” On How Life Is

Leon Bridges”Beyond” Good Thing

Thee Sacred Souls “Love Is The Way” Thee Sacred Souls

Alvvays “Easy On Your Own” Blue Rev

Arctic Monkeys “Red Light Indicated Doors Are Secured” Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not

The White Stripes “The Denial Twist” Get Behind Me Satan

Hour Two
*Fishbone “Everyday Sunshine” The Reality Of My Surroundings

The Verve “Bittersweet Symphony” Urban Hymns

Spoon “On The Radio” Lucifer On The Sofa

Kacey Musgraves “High Horse” Golden Hour

Tennis “Let’s Make A Mistake” Toni Pollen

ABC “Poison Arrow” The Lexicon Of Love

Sunny War “No Reason” Anarchist Gospel

The Black Keys “Lonely Boy” El Camino

R.E.M “Imitation Of Life” Reveal

Dar Williams “Better Things” End Of The Summer

Blondshell “Kiss City” Blondshell

Pearl Jam “Yellow Ledbetter” Lost Dogs

The Lumineers “Gloria” III

*Optional Song