World Cafe Playlist for 07/23/2026
Boma Bango joins host Raina Douris
You’re heading to Louisiana this hour with World Cafe’s Acadiana Music Showcase, highlighting musicians from Louisiana’s Cajun Country. Hear how Louisiana-French intertwines with Congolese-jazz to create something totally unique in an exclusive mini concert performed by the band Boma Bango.
Today’s Playlist
Phosphorescent “New Birth In New England” C’est La Vie
Boma Bango “Je Jongle A Toi“ Recorded Live for World Cafe
Boma Bango “Je Veux La Boire“ Recorded Live for World Cafe
Boma Bango “On Va Voir“ Recorded Live for World Cafe
Hiss Golden Messenger “Say It Like You Mean It” WC Recording
Hurray for the Riff Raff “I Know It’s Wrong (But That’s Alright)” Small Town Heroes
Hiss Golden Messenger “Saturday’s Song” Lateness of Dancers
Vampire Weekend “Mansard Roof” Vampire Weekend
Wet Leg “mangetout” moisturizer
Death Cab For Cutie “Punching the Flowers” I Built You A Tower
John Mayer “Born And Raised” Born And Raised
Alex Amen “California Blues” Sun of Amen
Goose “Your Direction” Everything Must Go
Grateful Dead “Tennessee Jed” Europe ’72
Nicole Atkins “When The Night Falls” Drama
Hour Two
Sheryl Crow “Superstar” Sheryl Crow
U2 “Street of Dreams” Street of Dreams (single)
Courtney Barnett “Stay in Your Lane” Creature of Habit
David Byrne “Everybody Laughs” Who Is The Sky?
Michigander “Freaking Out” Over Before You Know It
Faces “Stay With Me” A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse
Kathleen Edwards “Change the Sheets” Recorded Live for World Cafe
They Might Be Giants “Birdhouse In Your Soul” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Allison Russell “Black Lavender” In the Hour of Chaos
Crowded House “Something So Strong” Crowded House
Phoebe Bridgers “Lost Boys” Lost Weekend
Marissa Nadler “In Your Lair, Bear” Marissa Nadler
Noah Kahan “Doors” The Great Divide
Elton John “Tiny Dancer” Madman Across the Water
Bon Iver “Calgary” Bon Iver, Bon Iver
Sadurn “Whole Thing” The Underworld