World Cafe Playlist for 06/02/2026

Bill Frisell joins host Stephen Kallao

Bill Frisell is one of the most versatile and celebrated guitar players in jazz and beyond, weaving Americana, folk, ambient and pop throughout his massive discography. As Frisell celebrates his 75th birthday, he joins us for a special in-studio performance, including old favorites and new songs from his latest album, In My Dreams.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist

MGMT “Kids” Oracular Spectacular

Bill Frisell “Small Town” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Bill Frisell “People” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Duke Ellington “Isfahan” Far East Suite

Duke Ellington “Isfahan” Far East Suite

Bill Frisell “Isfahan” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Bill Frisell “In My Dreams” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Eric Krasno “Curse Lifter” WC Recording

Talking Heads “Burning Down The House” Speaking In Tongues

Death Cab for Cutie “You Are A Tourist” Codes and Keys

MJ Lenderman “She’s Leaving You” Manning Fireworks

Kae Tempest “Lionmouth Door Knocker” WC Recording

Ray Bull “Please Stop Laughing” Please Stop Laughing

Blondie “Hanging On The Telephone “Parallel Lines

The Records “Starry Eyes” The Records

Hour Two

Dave Matthews Band “Satellite” Under The Table and Dreaming

Mt. Joy “Is Joy Easy” Single

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

Chris Stapleton “Second One To Know” From A Room: Volume 1

The Strokes “Going Shopping” Reality Awaits

Deer Tick “The Dreams’ In The Ditch” WC Recording

Coldplay “Til Kingdom Come” Recorded Live for World Cafe

Bat for Lashes “Daniel’ Recorded Live for World Cafe

The Rolling Stones “In The Stars” Foreign Tongues

Counting Crows “Rain King” August and Everything After

Mitski “The Only Heartbreaker” Laurel Hell

Grace Potter “Delirious” WC Recording

Michigander “Freaking Out” Over Before You Know It

Prince “When Doves Cry” Purple Rain

Lola Young “Messy” This Wasn’t Meant For You

Turnstile “SEEIN’ STARS” Never Enough