John Morrison joins host Raina Douris

Hip Hop turned 50 years old this month, and while the genre may have been born in New York, it really took root and flourished in Philadelphia. On the World Cafe, John Morrison will dedicate his Culture Corner segment to sharing the hip hop firsts that happened in Philly and show how the city had a widespread influence on shaping its growth.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Michael Viner’s Incredible Bongo Band “Apache” Kinky Beats

Tuff Crew “My Part of Town” Danger Zone

Lady B “To the Beat Y’all” To the Beat Y’all

DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince “Brand New Funk” He’s the DJ, I’m the Rapper

Freeway feat. Jay-Z and Beanie Sigel “What We Do” Philadelphia Freeway

Meek Mill “Dreams and Nightmares” Dreams and Nightmares

The War On Drugs “Red Eyes” LIVE DRUGS

R.E.M “Man On The Moon” Automatic For The People

Hour Two
The Avett Brothers “High Steppin'” Closer Than Together

Weezer “Buddy Holly” Weezer (The Blue Album)

Big Thief “Vampire Empire” Vampire Empire (single)

Pavement “Gold Soundz” Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain

Margo Price “A Little Pain” All American Made

Bruce Hornsby “Gonna Be Some Changes Made” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Bruce Cockburn “Wonder Where The Lions Are” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Semisonic “The Rope” Little Bit of Sun

Nada Surf “Do It Again” The Weight Is A Gift

The Flaming Lips “Waitin’ For A Superman” The Soft Bulletin

Say She She “Astral Plane” Silver

Talking Heads “Slippery People” Speaking In Tongues

Julia Pratt “A Little Love (ft. Mt. Joy) A Little Love

Mt. Joy “Lemon Tree” Orange Blood