Makaya McCraven joins host Raina Douris for “Sense Of Place: Chicago”

As the Sense of Place: Chicago series continues, World Cafe dives into the diverse music scenes and artists working in the city right now. Coming up, we’ll meet innovative jazz drummer Makaya McCraven – His compositions are constantly evolving combinations of live performance, improvisation, and produced beats. Join host Raina Douris for a glimpse into Makaya’s creative process and how it’s rooted in Chicago’s jazz scene. Plus, a live performance recorded at Chicago’s Symphony Center.

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*Spoon “Inside Out” They Want My Soul
Makaya McCraven “The Calling” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Kolinda “Kantata” 1
Stephen McCraven “Ahiri-Lalita” Wooley The Newt
Makaya McCraven “Butterscotch” In The Moment
Makaya McCraven “In These Time” Recorded Live For The World Cafe
Macy Gray “I Try” On How Life Is
Leon Bridges”Beyond” Good Thing
Thee Sacred Souls “Love Is The Way” Thee Sacred Souls
Alvvays “Easy On Your Own” Blue Rev
Arctic Monkeys “Red Light Indicated Doors Are Secured” Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not
The White Stripes “The Denial Twist” Get Behind Me Satan

Hour Two
*Fishbone “Everyday Sunshine” The Reality Of My Surroundings
The Verve “Bittersweet Symphony” Urban Hymns
Spoon “On The Radio” Lucifer On The Sofa
Kacey Musgraves “High Horse” Golden Hour
Tennis “Let’s Make A Mistake” Toni Pollen
ABC “Poison Arrow” The Lexicon Of Love
Sunny War “No Reason” Anarchist Gospel
The Black Keys “Lonely Boy” El Camino
R.E.M “Imitation Of Life” Reveal
Dar Williams “Better Things” End Of The Summer
Blondshell “Kiss City” Blondshell
Pearl Jam “Yellow Ledbetter” Lost Dogs
The Lumineers “Gloria” III

*Optional Song