World Cafe Playlist for 11/14/2025

David Byrne joins host Raina Douris

David Byrne is someone whose creativity seems unstoppable, but his newest album, Who is the Sky?, began with a bout of writer’s block. On the World Cafe, David Byrne talks about why he felt like he couldn’t create at one point, how he got through it, about his vibrant new live show, about the younger generations who keep discovering his work, and so much more.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

David Byrne “I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Live” Live from Austin, Texas

David Byrne “Everybody Laughs” Who Is The Sky

David Byrne “Moisturizing Thing (radio edit)” Who Is The Sky

David Byrne “My Apartment is My Friend” Who Is The Sky

Ghost Train Orchestra “Be A Hobo” Songs & Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog

David Byrne “What Is The Reason For It?” Who Is The Sky

Talking Heads “(Nothing But) Flowers” Naked

David Byrne “When We Are Singing” Who Is The Sky

Hour Two

Michael Stipe “In The Sun” In The Sun EP

CMAT “When A Good Man Cries” Euro-Country

The Waterboys “How Long Will I Love You” Room To Roam

Goose “Your Direction” Everything Must Go

Alabama Shakes “Hang Loose” Boys & Girls

Jeff Buckley “Last Goodbye (Live From Sydney)” Everybody Here Wants You

Rosanne Cash “Seven Year Ache” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Brandi Carlile “A War With Time” Returning To Myself

First Aid Kit “My Silver Lining” Stay Gold

Hermanos Gutiérrez “Low Sun” Sonido Cósmico

S.G. Goodman “I Can See The Devil” Planting By The Signs

Emmylou Harris “Where Will I Be” Wrecking Ball

Fiona Apple “Criminal” Tidal

Kathleen Edwards “When The Truth Comes Out” Billionaire