Host Stephen Kallao presents New Songs for the Pride Canon

When it comes to LGBTQ+ anthems, there’s no shortage of classics like “I Will Survive”, “I’m Coming Out”, and “Constant Craving”. On the World Cafe, we’re adding to that canon, with new classics for the Pride celebrations kicking off this month. Featuring music from The Chicks, Jaime XX, The Highwomen, Chappell Roan, and more.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Robyn “Dancing On My Own” Body Talk, Pt. 1

The Chicks “Goodbye Earl” Fly

Caroline Polacheck “Welcome to My Island” Desire, I Want to Turn Into You

ROMY “Enjoy Your Life” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Jamie xx “Loud Places” In Colour

Brandi Carlile “The Things I Regret” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Linda Ronstadt “Long Long Time” Silk Purse

The Last Dinner Party “Sinner” Prelude to Ecstasy

Joy Oladokun “Sunday” in defense of my own happiness

The Highwomen “Crowded Table” The Highwomen

Against Me “FML666” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Chappell Roan “Pink Pony Club” The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

Beyonce “Break My Soul” Rennaissance

Angel Olsen “Shut Up Kiss Me” My Woman

Hour Two
Bronski Beat “Smalltown Boy” The Age of Consent

Diana Ross “I’m Coming Out” Diana

Lady Gaga “Born This Way” Born This Way

Indigo Girls “Closer To Fine” Indigo Girls

k.d. lang “Constant Craving” Ingenue

Joss Stone “Fell In Love With A Boy” The Soul Sessions

Brandi Carlile “The Joke” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Gloria Gaynor “I Will Survive” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Sylvester “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” Greatest Hits

David Bowie “Rebel Rebel” Diamond Dogs

Jill Sobule “I Kissed a Girl” Jill Sobule

George Michael “Freedom ’90” Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1

Queen “I Want to Break Free” The Works