World Cafe Playlist for 04/17/2026
Jessie Ware joins host Raina Douris
Superbloom is the third and final album in a trilogy from British artist Jessie Ware that has delved into themes of joy, pleasure, and desire. On the World Cafe, Ware talks about why these feelings are worth celebrating, the empowerment that comes with that celebration, and how she’s decided to share more of her real life than ever before on this new record.
Today’s Playlist
Sharp Pins “I Don’t Have the Heart” Balloon Balloon Balloon
The Kinks “Picture Book” The Village Green Preservation Society
Jessie Ware “I Could Get Used To This” Superbloom
Jessie Ware “Ride” Superbloom
Tom Skinner “The Maxim” Kaleidoscopic Visions
Jessie Ware “Don’t You Know Who I Am” Superbloom
Jessie Ware “16 Summers” Superbloom
Amanda Shires “Maybe I” Nobody’s Girl
Jack White “Derecho Demonico” single
Joan Armatrading “Down to Zero” Joan Armatrading
Prince “I Wanna Be Your Lover” Prince
Hour Two
The Tragically Hip “Bobcaygeon” Phantom Power
Florence Road “Rabbits Can Swim” Spring Forward
Noah Kahan “The Great Divide” The Great Divide
The Killers “Somebody Told Me” Hot Fuss
Tedeschi Trucks Band “Future Soul” Future Soul
Beach House “Once Twice Melody” Once Twice Melody
Will Hoge “She Don’t Care” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Michael Kiwanuka “You Ain’t The Problem” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Mon Rovîa “Heavy Foot” Bloodline
Crosby, Stills & Nash “Wooden Ships” Crosby, Stills & Nash
Courtney Barnett “Site Unseen (feat. Waxahatchee)” Creature of Habit
Hannah Jadagu “Lose” Aperture
Brigitte Calls Me Baby “Slumber Party” Irreversible
Father John Misty “The Old Law” single
Wilco “Impossible Germany” Sky Blue Sky