John Morrison joins host Raina Douris

In 1993, most hip hop revolved around sampling and electronic beats. And then… The Roots showed up with their debut album, Organix. On the World Cafe, John Morrison talks about how The Roots’ approach – hip hop with a live band – was connected to the history of hip hop and how it helped shape the genre’s future.

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* Sheryl Crow “Superstar” Sheryl Crow
The Roots “Good Music” Organix
The Sugarhill Gang “Rapper’s Delight” Sugarhill Gang
The Roots “The Roots is Comin'” Organix
The Roots “Leonard I-V” Organix
The Roots “Hip Hop 101” Live show double vinyl
{The Roots “Clock With No Hands” WC Recording}
Moby “We Are All Made Of Stars” 18
Sunny War “No Reason” Anarchist Gospel
Jenny Lewis “Psychos” Joy’all
Ben Folds “Exhausting Lover” What Matters Most
{Elvis Costello and The Roots “Wake Me Up” WC Recording}
Porno For Pyros “Pets” Porno For Pyros
Alvvays “Archie, Marry Me” Alvvays
Wilder Woods “Maestro (Tears Don’t Lie)” Fever / Sky
Jimi Hendrix “All Along The Watchtower” Electric Ladyland

Hour Two
* The Clash “The Magnificent Seven” Sandinista!
Rufus Wainwright “Harvest” (feat. Andrew Bird) Folkocracy
Neil Young “Are You Ready For The Country” Harvest
Charles Bradley “Heart Of Gold” Daptone Singles Spring/Summer
{Laura Marling “The Needle And The Damage” The Needle And The Damage}
Graham Nash “A Better Life” Now
Amy Ray “Sure Feels Good Anyway” Holler
The Heavy Heavy “Miles and Miles” Life and Life Only
Wanda Jackson “Let’s Have A Party” Recorded Live for World Cafe
Rosanne Cash ” Seven Year Ache ” World cafe archives

{Rosanne Cash “Sunken Lands” WC Recording}
The Last Dinner Party “Nothing Matters” (single)
Psychedelic Furs “Heartbeat” Mirror Moves
Dinner Party “For Granted” (featuring Arin Ray) Enigmatic Society
Air “All I Need” Moon Safari
Shawn Colvin “Sunny Came Home” A Few Small Repairs

*Optional Song