World Cafe Playlist for 07/17/2020

Run the Jewels join host Raina Douris

The release of Run The Jewels’ brand new album RTJ4 couldn’t have been more timely. Both catchy and thought-provoking, the songs criticize systems of oppression and have become a soundtrack for many protesters during this time of civil unrest. But these themes aren’t new for the rap duo of Killer Mike and EL-P, who’ve spent years exploring issues of police brutality and racial tension in their music. Today, they join host Raina Douris, sharing what it’s like to be part of this moment in history, about their friendship, and about the record, which features guests like Mavis Staples and Pharrell Williams.

The Staple Singers “Respect Yourself” Wattstax: Highlights from the Soundtrack

Run The Jewels “JU$T” RTJ4

Run The Jewels “walking in the snow” RTJ4

Run The Jewels “a few words for the firing squad (radiation)” RTJ4

Run The Jewels “yankee and the brave (ep. 4)” RTJ4

Run The Jewels “Pulling the pin” RTJ4

Killer Mike “Butane (Champion’s Anthem) [feat. El-P]” R.A.P. Music

Run The Jewels “Early” Run The Jewels 2

Run The Jewels “ooh la la” RTJ4

Hour Two
*Whitney “No Matter Where We Go” Light Upon The Lake

Vampire Weekend “Mansard Roof” Vampire Weekend

Sault “Hard Life” Untitled (Black Is)

Devon Gilfillian “The Good Life” Black Hole Rainbow

Norah Jones “I’m Alive” Pick Me Up Off The Floor

Illiterate Light “Sometimes Love Takes So Long” Illiterate Light

The Allman Betts Band “Magnolia Road” Bless Your Heart

Tedeschi Trucks Band “Anyhow” Let Me Get By

Sad13 “Ghost (of a Good Time)” Haunted Painting

The Smiths “How Soon Is Now” Hatful Of Hollow

Ray Charles “Bye Bye Love” Modern Sounds In Country

Margo Price “Letting Me Down” That’s How Rumors Get Started

The War On Drugs “Pain” A Deeper Understanding

*Optional Song