John Morrison joins host Raina Douris

In 1993, most hip hop revolved around sampling and electronic beats. And then… The Roots showed up with their debut album, Organix. On the World Cafe, John Morrison talks about how The Roots’ approach – hip hop with a live band – was connected to the history of hip hop and how it helped shape the genre’s future.

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* Sheryl Crow “Superstar” Sheryl Crow

The Roots “Good Music” Organix

The Sugarhill Gang “Rapper’s Delight” Sugarhill Gang

The Roots “The Roots is Comin'” Organix

The Roots “Leonard I-V” Organix

The Roots “Hip Hop 101” Live show double vinyl

{The Roots “Clock With No Hands” WC Recording}

Moby “We Are All Made Of Stars” 18

Sunny War “No Reason” Anarchist Gospel

Jenny Lewis “Psychos” Joy’all

Ben Folds “Exhausting Lover” What Matters Most

{Elvis Costello and The Roots “Wake Me Up” WC Recording}

Porno For Pyros “Pets” Porno For Pyros

Alvvays “Archie, Marry Me” Alvvays

Wilder Woods “Maestro (Tears Don’t Lie)” Fever / Sky

Jimi Hendrix “All Along The Watchtower” Electric Ladyland

Hour Two
* The Clash “The Magnificent Seven” Sandinista!

Rufus Wainwright “Harvest” (feat. Andrew Bird) Folkocracy

Neil Young “Are You Ready For The Country” Harvest

Charles Bradley “Heart Of Gold” Daptone Singles Spring/Summer

{Laura Marling “The Needle And The Damage” The Needle And The Damage}

Graham Nash “A Better Life” Now

Amy Ray “Sure Feels Good Anyway” Holler

The Heavy Heavy “Miles and Miles” Life and Life Only

Wanda Jackson “Let’s Have A Party” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Rosanne Cash ” Seven Year Ache ” World cafe archives

{Rosanne Cash “Sunken Lands” WC Recording}

The Last Dinner Party “Nothing Matters” (single)

Psychedelic Furs “Heartbeat” Mirror Moves

Dinner Party “For Granted” (featuring Arin Ray) Enigmatic Society

Air “All I Need” Moon Safari

Shawn Colvin “Sunny Came Home” A Few Small Repairs

*Optional Song