World Cafe Playlist for 07/20/2021

Michael Mwenso on “Message Music” with host Stephen Kallao

Michael Mwenso is back with another installment of “Music Message!” On this episode, he spotlights black artists in country music, talking about everything from the blending of country, gospel, and blues on the radio to code switching. Joining host Stephen Kallao, Michael tells stories about how this music connects to his own life, even talking about a time he snuck into a Ray Charles soundcheck. Plus, Michael shares some music from the influential artists who helped integrate the genre, including Charley Pride and Linda Martell.

*Shawn Colvin “Steady On” Steady On

Mwenso & the Shakes “No Regrets” Emergence

Ray Charles “Take These Chains From My Heart” Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, Vols 1&2

Charley Pride “All I Have to Offer You (Is Me)” The Essential Charley Pride

Linda Martell “Then I’ll Be Over You” Color Me Country

Jade Bird “Open Up The Heavens” Different Kinds Of Light

Cage The Elephant “Ready To Let Go” Social Cues

The Lone Bellow “Dried Up River” Half Moon Light (Deluxe Edition)

Lake Street Dive “Hypotheticals” Obviously

Aubrie Sellers “Drag You Down” Far From Home

Jade Jackson “Good Time Gone” Gilded

Bleachers “Stop Making This Hurt” Take The Sadness Out Of Saturday Night

Hiss Golden Messenger “Sanctuary” Quietly Blowing It

Hour Two
*Dire Straights “Expresso Love” Making Movies

Orla Gatland “You’re Not Special, Babe” Woman on the Internet

Phoenix “1901” Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix

Japanese Breakfast “Kokomo, IN” Jubilee

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

Tori Amos “Past The Mission” Under The Pink

The Record Company “How High” Play Loud

Heartless Bastards “How Low” A Beautiful Life

ACE “How Long” Five A Side

Ray Lamontagne “How Come” Trouble

Love Spit Love “How Soon Is Now” The Craft

Sam Evian “Easy To Love” Easy To Love

Fleet Foxes “Can I Believe You” Shore

Rachael Yamagata “Worn Me Down” Happenstance

*Optional Song