World Cafe Playlist for 08/29/2023

Abraham Alexander joins host Stephen Kallao

Abraham Alexander wasn’t planning on a career in music a decade ago, but a remarkable series of events led him to this point: He’s opening for Dave Matthews Band, singing alongside Mavis Staples and he released his debut album Sea/Sons earlier this year. On the World Cafe, Abraham Alexander joins us to share his story and perform songs off his new album.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers “Lousiana Rain” Damn The Torpedoes

Abraham Alexander “Tears Run Dry” WC Recording

Abraham Alexander “Knee Deep” WC Recording

Leon Bridges “River” Coming Home

Leon Bridges “River” Coming Home

Kanye West “Hey Mama” Late Registration

Abraham Alexander “Déjà vu” Sea/sons

Lucinda Williams “I Just Wanted To See You” Lucinda Williams

The Black Keys “Stop Stop” El Camino

Mitski “Bug Like an Angel “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We

Broken Bells “The High Road” Broken Bells

Hozier “Eat Your Young” Unreal Unearth

Hour Two
Semisonic “Little Bit of Sun” Little Bit of Sun

The Smiths “Panic” Louder Than Bombs

The Last Dinner Party “Nothing Matters” Nothing Matters

Wilco “Evicted” Cousin

The Heavy Heavy “Miles and Miles” Life and Life Only

Cracker “This Is Crack Soul” Cracker

Lucy Dacus “Brando” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

MGMT “It’s Working” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Romy “Love Her” Mid Air

Blur “Girls and Boys” Parklife

Bully “Days Move Slow” Lucky for You

New Order “The Perfect Kiss” Low-Life

Michael Kiwanuka “Tell Me A Tale” Home Again

Devon Gilfillian “All I Really Wanna Do” Love You Anyway

Sade “Soldier of Love” Soldier of Love