Black Opry joins host Stephen Kallao

On the World Cafe, we’re introducing you to a group of up-and-coming Country and Americana artists who are part of the Black Opry, an organization that advocates for Black artists in country and Americana music. In the second part of our series, you’ll meet Samantha Rise, a Philadelphia-based artist, activist and performer with a background in Jazz, and Denitia, a Nashville singer/songwriter who plays a unique fusion of country, folk and rock.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Dire Straits “Expresso Love” Making Movies
Samantha Rise “WITH ME WHERE I AM”
Samantha Rise “HOW GOES LOVE”
{Hurray For The Riff Raff “End of the Line” WC Recording}
Denitia “OLD FRIEND” 4:33
Denitia “ALL THE SWEET TEA”
{Caroline Rose “I Will Not Be Afraid” WC Recording}
Brandi Carlile “You and Me on the Rock (feat. Lucius)” In These Silent Days
Travis “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” The Man Who
Arlo Parks “Weightless” My Soft Machine

Hour Two
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges “C-Side” Texas Sun EP
Jenny Lewis “Psychos” Joy’all
The Highwomen “The Chain” The Kitchen (Official Soundtrack)
Hozier “Francesca” Unreal Unearth
Peter Gabriel “Red Rain” So
{Hozier “Like Real People Do” WC Recording}
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings “100 Days 100 Nights” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Citizen Cope “If There’s Love” Recorded Live for The World Cafe
Bully “Lose You (feat. Soccer Mommy)” Lucky for You
The Flaming Lips “Race For The Prize” The Soft Bulletin
{Dessa “Velodrome” WC Recording}
Abraham Alexander “Tears Run Dry” Sea/Sons
Otis Redding “I’ve Got Dreams To Remember” The Otis Redding Story
Emily King “Medal” Special Occasion
Prince “Sign O’ The Times” Sign O’ The Times
Gorillaz “We Got The Power” Humanz