World Cafe Playlist for 08/17/2021

John Morrison’s Culture Corner with host Raina Douris

It’s been 25 years since Outkast’s breakthrough album ATLiens debuted. On this edition of Culture Corner, correspondent John Morrison talks about the impact of the album, the evolution of Outkast, and the role they played in putting both Atlanta and the South on the hip-hop map. Join John and host Raina Douris for a walk through the history of the band that predicted the future of rap music.

*Nanci Griffith “Love At The Five and Dime” The Last Of The True Believers

Outkast “Hey Ya” Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

Outkast “You May Die (Intro)” ATLiens

Outkast “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

Outkast “Elevators (Me & You)” ATLiens

Outkast “ATLiens” ATLiens

Michael Kiwanuka “Cold Little Heart” Love & Hate

Lianne La Havas “Is Your Love Big Enough?” Is Your Love Big Enough?

Goat Girl “Sad Cowboy” On All Fours

Tame Impala “It Might Be Time” The Slow Rush

Wet Leg “Chaise Longue” Chaise Longue (single)

Talking Heads “Life During Wartime” Fear Of Music

Amythyst Kiah “Hangover Blues” Wary & Strange

Alabama Shakes “Hang Loose” Boys & Girls

Hour Two
*MGMT “Kids” Oracular Spectacular

Heartless Bastards “How Low” A Beautiful Life

Twin Shadow “Johnny & Jonnie” Twin Shadow

Sleater-Kinney “Worry With You” Path of Wellness

Cage The Elephant “Come A Little Closer” Melophobia

The War On Drugs “Living Proof” I Don’t Live Here Anymore

Neil Young “Only Love Can Break Your Heart” After The Gold Rush

Brandi Carlile “Right On Time” In These Silent Days

Bruce Springsteen “Dancing In The Dark” Born In The U.S.A.

Sharon Van Etten & Angel Olsen “Like I Used To” Like I Used To (single)

Unknown Mortal Orchestra “Shakedown Street” Day of the Dead

The Record Company “How High” Play Loud

Haim “Forever” Days Are Gone

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

*Optional Song