Zeshan B joins host Raina Douris

Zeshan B’s music combines his love of American soul with influences from India and Pakistan, where his parents are from. It’s a blend that started developing from a young age – Today, Zeshan shares how growing up as the son of immigrants shaped his view of America, of race, and of music. Plus, we’ll hear about the time he was invited by President Obama to play at the White House, which came with an interesting encounter with the Secret Service. Don’t miss host Raina Douris’ conversation with Zeshan B, and live songs from his new album, Melismatic.

*The National “Bloodbuzz Ohio” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Zeshan B “Stay” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Zeshan B “Cryin’ in the Streets” Vetted
Bill Withers “Lean on Me” Still Bill
Mehdi Hasan “Shikwa na kar” Meri Pasand
Zeshan B “Brown Paper” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Zeshan B “Only In My Dreams” Recorded Live for the World Cafe
Patty Griffin “One Big Love” Flaming Red
Tom Waits “Long Way Home” Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards
Nathaniel Rateliff “Time Stands” And It’s Still Alright
Maceo Parker “Right Place Wrong Time” Soul Food: Cooking With Maceo
Dr. John “Locked Down” Locked Down

Hour Two
*Paul Simon “Graceland” Graceland
Lianne La Havas “Sour Flower” Lianne La Havas
Radiohead “15 Step” In Rainbows
Old 97’s “Turn Off The TV” Twelfth
Talking Heads “Blind” Naked
Kate Bollinger “A Couple Things” A word becomes a sound – ” EP
Iron & Wine & Ben Bridwell “Magnolia” Sing Into My Mouth
J. J. Cale “Call Me the Breeze” Naturally
Margo Price “That’s How Rumors Get Started” That’s How Rumors Get Started
Whitney “Hammond Song” Candid
The War and Treaty “Five More Minutes” Hearts Town
Al Green “Here I Am (Come And Take Me)” Call Me
Toots & The Maytals “True Love Is Hard To Find” True Love

*Optional Song