Abdullah Ibrahim/Jon Muq joins host Stephen Kallao

World Cafe is revisiting some of the best conversations of 2024, like jazz master Abdullah Ibrahim. He left South Africa in the 1960’s during apartheid and was signed by Duke Ellington. Now, at the age of 89, he is still creating fresh works and performing all over the world. Plus in the second hour of World Cafe, Jon Muq. He grew up just outside of the capital of Uganda, but moved to Austin, Texas, to pursue his music career dreams. This Spring he put out his debut album, Flying Away, produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

Daniel Donato “Hi-Country” Reflector

Abdullah Ibrahim “Barakat” 3

Abdullah Ibrahim “Maraba” 3

The Jazz Epistles “Scullery Department” The Complete Recordings

Abdullah Ibrahim “African Dawn (Live)” The Enja Heritage Collection

Max Roach “The Durm Also Waltzes” Drums Unlimited

Abdullah Ibrahim “Krotoa – ” Crystal Clear” 3

Abdullah Ibrahim “Tuang Guru” 3

Dessa “Velodrome” WC Recoding

Citizen Cope “If There’s Love” Citizen Cope

John Lennon “#9 Dream” Walls And Bridges

Leif Vollebekk “Moondog” Revelation

Phosphorescent “Revelator” Revelator

Bob Marley & The Wailers “Positive Vibration” Rastaman Vibration

Future Islands “Seasons” WC Recording

Ginger Root “No Problems” SHINSENGUMI

Jellyfish “Joining A Fan Club” WC Recording

Paul McCartney “Uncle Albert / Admiral Ha Ram” Ram

Hour Two
Bonnie Raitt “Shakin’ Shakin’ Shakes” Dig In Deep

Jon Muq “Runaway” Live at the World Cafe

Jon Muq “Hello Sunshine” Live at the World Cafe

Dan Auerbach “King Of A One Horse Town” Waiting On A Song

Jon Muq “Flying Away From Home” Live at the World Cafe

Jon Muq “Shake Shake” Live at the World Cafe

Gregory Alan Isakov “Dark, Dark, Dark” WC Recording

The Red Clay Strays “Wondering Why” Moment Of Truth

Counting Crows “Anna Begins” August And Everything After

Mumford & Sons “Lover of the Light” Babel