World Cafe Playlist for 09/18/2026

Carly Rae Jepsen joins host Raina Douris

Carly Rae Jepsen has a new double album called Day and Night, but it’s not the only new arrival for her in 2026. Earlier this year, she also welcomed her first child. On the World Cafe, Carly Rae Jepsen talks about the big changes in her life and how they inspired her eighth record, which sees her exploring two distinct sides of her personality and her sound.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Talking Heads “Blind” Naked
Prince “Lady Cab Driver” 1999
Madonna “Into The Groove” Like A Virgin
ABBA “Dancing Queen” Arrival
Prince “I Would Die 4 U” Purple Rain
Carly Rae Jepsen “After All” Day and Night
Carly Rae Jepsen “No Labels, I Love You” Day and Night
Carly Rae Jepsen “Versailles” Day and Night
Carly Rae Jepsen “Don’t Leave Me on the Dance Floor” Day and Night
Neon Indian “Mind Drips” Psychic Chasms
Carly Rae Jepsen “Just a Little Walk on the Moon” Day and Night
Carly Rae Jepsen “Motivation” Day and Night

Hour Two
The Lone Bellow “Count On Me” Half Moon Light
Crosby Stills & Nash “Marrakesh Express” Crosby, Stills & Nash
Shakira “Whenever, Wherever” Laundry Service
Shakira “Whenever, Wherever” Laundry Service
Shakira “Antologia” Pies Descalzos
Shakira “Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos” Pies Descalzos
Shakira “Ojos Asi” Dónde Están los Ladrones?
Shakira “Dónde Están los Ladrones?” MTV Unplugged (Shakira album)
Shakira “Inevitable” Dónde Están los Ladrones?
La Santa Cecilia “Monedita” Recorded Live for World Cafe
America “Sister Golden Hair” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Aimee Mann “Voices Carry” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Leon Bridges “Light The Way” Happiness Anytime
Earth Wind & Fire “Shining Star” That’s The Way of the World
Grateful Dead “Touch of Grey” In The Dark
Bailen “Swim!!!” Swim!!! (single)
Alabama Shakes “Gimme All Your Love” Sound & Color
The Church “Metropolis” Gold Afternoon Fix
Sam and Louise Sullivan “Down on Love” Love & Devotion