World Cafe Playlist for 06/24/2021

Michael Mwenso on Message Music with host Stephen Kallao

Michael Mwenso is back with another installment of Message Music on the World Cafe! A recording artist and educator, he takes a deep dive into the songs we love and the messages they share. June is Pride Month, and to celebrate, Michael shines the spotlight on three artists who he says had no fear about their sexuality and being themselves. We’ll hear music from a rock ‘n’ roll icon and the first artist to record “Hound Dog” – Hint, it wasn’t Elvis.

*Amy Helm “Breathing” What The Flood Leaves Behind

Phish “The Connection” Undermind

Mwenso & the Shakes “No Regrets” Emergence

Little Richard “(There Will Be) Peace In the Valley (For Me)” The King Of The Gospel Singers

Elvis Presley “Hound Dog” Elvis’ Golden Records

Big Mama Thornton “Hound Dog” Hound Dog / The Peacock Recordings

Johnny Mathis “Deep River” Good Night, Dear Lord

My Morning Jacket “I’m Amazed” Evil Urges

Julien Baker “Faith Healer” Little Oblivions

Leon Bridges “Motorbike” Gold-Diggers Sound

Lee Dorsey “Yes We Can Can” Saturday Night Fish Fry

JD McPherson “Let The Good Times Roll” Let The Good Times Roll

Japanese Breakfast “Be Sweet” Jubilee

Fine Young Cannibals “Suspicious Minds” Fine Young Cannibals

The Black Keys “Crawling Kingsnake” Delta Kream

Hour Two
*Tift Merritt “Your Love Made A U-turn” Tambourine

Lucinda Williams “I Just Wanted To See You” Lucinda Williams

Sam Evian “Easy To Love” Easy To Love

Mt. Joy “Silver Lining” Mt. Joy

Yola “Diamond Studded Shoes” Stand For Myself

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Jamming” Exodus

The Felice Brothers “Jazz On The Autobahn” From Dreams To Dust”

Chuck Prophet “Summertime Thing” No Other Love

The Marias “Hush” Cinema

Smashing Pumpkins “1979” Melon Collie & The Infinite Sadness

Counting Crows “Elevator Boots” Butter Miracle, Suite One

David Bowie “Shapes Of Things” Pinups

Christone “Kingfish” Ingram “662” 662

Creedence Clearwater Revival “Green River” Green River

Richard Thompson “Tear Stained Letter” Hand Of Kindness

*Optional Song