World Cafe Playlist for 02/11/2026
John Morrison joins host Raina Douris
For Black History Month, correspondent John Morrison brings you a new series exploring the influence of The Music of the African Diaspora. This week, he talks about the cultural exchange between Black music communities, and how that exchange has been accelerated by recording technology.
Today’s Playlist
Stevie Wonder “Boogie On Reggae Woman” Fullfillingness’ First Finale
Mongo Santamaria “Cloud Nine” Stone Soul
Dizzy Gillespie & his Orchestra “Manteca” The Greatest of Dizzy Gillespie
Bo Diddley “Bo Diddley” The Bo Diddley Collection
Fela Kuti “Water Got No Enemy” Expensive S
Ray Charles “Rockhouse” The Birth Of Sou
Angelique Kidjo “Move On Up” Oyo
Curtis Mayfield “We Got To Have Peace” Roots
Hugh Masekela “Grazing In The Grass” Var-soulful Grooves
Blessing Jolie “20teens” 20nothing
Tunde Adebimpe “God Knows” Thee Black Boltz
Buena Vista Social Club “Chan Chan” Buena Vista Social Club
Bartees Strange “Ain’t Nobody Making Me High” Shy Bairns Get Nowt
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Paul Simon “Graceland” Graceland
Sunday Mourners “Careers In Acting” A-Rhythm Absolute
The Strokes “Under Cover Of Darkness” Angles
Cat Power “Stuck Inside of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again
Patty Griffin “There Isn’t One Way” Live at World Cafe
Dan Auerbach “When The Night Comes” Live at World Cafe
Parlor Greens “Eat Your Greens” Emeralds
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats “Look It Here” Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Medium Build “Last Time” (single)
The New Pornographers “Votive” The Former Site Of
The Clash “Wrong ‘Em Boyo” London Calling
Goose “Your Direction” Everything Must Go
Linda Ronstadt “You’re No Good” Heart Like A Wheel
Zach Bryan “Plastic Cigarette” With Heaven On Top