World Cafe Playlist for 11/04/2019

Mwenso & The Shakes join host Stephen Kallao

Mwenso & The Shakes make an energetic blend of jazz and R&B, led by the mesmerizing frontman, Michael Mwenso. Originally born in Sierra Leone, Michael grew up in Nigeria, Ghana, and England. He joins host Stephen Kallao to talk about two experiences that shaped him as a kid: being separated from his mom when she was deported from their adopted home of London, and also meeting his idol, James Brown, who took him under his wing. Plus, we’ll hear a live performance from Mwenso & The Shakes’ debut album, Emergence.

*Phosphorescent “New Birth in New England” C’est La Vie

Paul Simon “Graceland” Graceland

Leon Bridges “Bad Bad News” Good Thing

Brittany Howard “Stay High” Jaime

Mwenso & The Shakes “Know The God In You” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Ray Charles “I Got A Woman” Hallelujah I Love Her So!

James Brown “I Feel Good” Out Of Sight

Frank Zappa “Son Of Mr. Green Genes” Hot Rats

James Brown “Get Up Offa That Thing” Get Up Offa That Thing

James Brown “It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World” It’s A Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World – ” Single

James Brown “Devil’s Den (Pt. 2)” Live At The Garden/Live At The Latin Casino

James Brown “Give It Up Or Turn It Loose” Ain’t It Funky

Fats Waller “This Joint Is Jumpin’” This Joint Is Jumpin’ – ” Single

Mwenso & The Shakes “Let’s Sing Again” Recorded Live for the World Cafe

Lucius “Turn It Around” Wildewoman

The English Beat “Tears Of A Clown” I Just Can’t Stop It

Sarah MacLachlan “Into The Fire” Solace

Liz Phair “Good Side” (Single)

Vampire Weekend “Ya Hey” Modern Vampires of the City

Hour Two
*Depeche Mode “Personal Jesus” Violator

Illiterate Light “Better Than I Used To” Illiterate Light

Cage The Elephant “Ready To Let Go” Social Cues

David Wax Museum “Uncover The Gold” Line Of Light

Counting Crows “Anna Begins” August And Everything After

Angel Olsen “What It Is” All Mirrors

The National “Bloodbuzz Ohio” High Violet

Rufus Wainwright “Trouble In Paradise” Unfollow The Rules

Citizen Cope “If There’s Love” Citizen Cope

Bakar “Hell n Back” Hell n Back (Single)

Amy Winehouse “You Know I’m No Good” Back To Black

Massive Attack “Safe From Harm” Blue Lines

Mt. Joy “Rearrange Us” Single

MGMT “Electric Feel” Oracular Spectacular

*Optional Song