World Cafe Playlist for 02/27/2025

Brittany Howard joins host Raina Douris

What Now, the title of Brittany Howard’s latest album, is not just 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 took on her sophomore solo effort. On the World Cafe, Howard talks about experimenting with unconventional tools with producer Shawn Everett, everything from PVC pipes and garbage bags to crystal singing bowls.

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Today’s Playlist

Jimmy Cliff “Sitting In Limbo” Another Cycle

Brittany Howard “What Now” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Brittany Howard “Power To Undo” What Now

Brittany Howard “Red Flags” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Brittany Howard “Another Day” What Now

Brittany Howard “Prove It To You” What Now

Alabama Shakes “Hold On” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Waxahatchee “Much Ado About Nothing” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Orla Gartland “Little Chaos” Everybody Needs A Hero

Alanis Morissette “Everything” So-called Chaos

Thee Black Keys “The Night Before” (single)

The Lumineers “Submarines” The Lumineers

Hour Two
Coldplay “God Put A Smile On Your Face” A Rush of Blood to the Head

Courtney Barnett “Lotta Love” Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young

Neil Young “Comes a Time” Comes a Time

The Style Council “My Ever Changing Moods” My Ever Changing Moods

Tunde Adebimpe “Magnetic” Thee Black Boltz

Sturgill Simpson “Long White Line” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

B-52’s “Love Shack” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Panda Bear “Ferry Lady” Sinister Grift

UB40 “Breakfast In Bed” UB40

Japanese Breakfast “Orlando in Love” For Melancholy Brunettes (and Sad Women)

First Aid Kit “It’s A Shame” Ruins

Grant Lee Buffalo “Fuzzy” Fuzzy