Brittany Howard joins host Raina Douris

What Now, the title of Brittany Howard’s new album, is not only a rhetorical question about the uncertain state of the world. It’s also a nod to the wildly diverse – and often unexpected – sonic turns Howard takes on her sophomore solo effort. On the next World Cafe, Howard talks about experimenting with unconventional tools with producer Shawn Everett, everything from PVC pipes and garbage bags to crystal singing bowls.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

John Prine “Ain’t Hurtin’ Nobody” Lost Dogs And Mixed Blessings

Brittany Howard “What Now” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Brittany Howard “Power To Undo” What Now

Brittany Howard “Red Flags” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Brittany Howard “Another Day” What Now

Birttany Howard “Prove It To You” What Now

Alabama Shakes “Gimme All Your Love” Sound & Color

Mavis Staples “Wrote A Song For Everyone” You Are Not Alone

The Lone Bellow “Then Came The Morning” Then Came The Morning

Waxahatchee “Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)” Tigers Blood

Kevin Morby “City Music” City Music

Kacey Musgraves “Deeper Well” Deeper Well

Paul McCartney & Wings “Bluebird” Band on the Run

Hour Two
My Morning Jacket “What A Wonderful Man” Z

Neil Young “Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere” Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere

Reyna Tropical “Cartagena” Malegria

Paul Simon “Late In The Evening” One Trick Pony

Lizzie No “Halfsies” Halfsies

The Cranberries “Ode To My Family” No Need To Argue

Combo Chimbita “Congo” WC Recording

Lily Allen “Smile” Live at the World Cafe

Susan Tedeschi “Tired Of My Tears” Live at the World Cafe

The War On Drugs “Under the Pressure” Lost In The Dream

U2 “Sweetest Thing” Best of U2 – ” 1980-1990

U2 “Bullet the Blue Sky” WC Recording

Lo Moon “Water” I Wish You Way More Than Luck

Talk Talk “It’s My Life” It’s My Life

Brandi Carlile “Throw It All Away” Brandi Carlile

boygenius “Not Strong Enough” The Record