John Morrison’s Culture Corner with host Raina Douris

This month, Sly & The Family Stone’s 1971 album, There’s A Riot Goin’ On, turns 50. The record was a commercial success, but it was also a big shift for the band – AND, it was kind of weird. World Cafe correspondent John Morrison will dive into this innovative album, exploring the songs and the unique way genres are combined, from blues to psychedelic rock. And, he takes a guess at what Sly might be talking about in “Family Affair.”

*MGMT “Kids” Oracular Spectacular
Sly Stone “Walking In Jesus Name” Nuggets Of The Golden Age Of Gospel (1945-1958)
Sly and the Family Stone “Luv N’ Haight” There’s a Riot Goin’ On
Sly and the Family Stone “Just Like a Baby” There’s a Riot Goin’ On
Childish Gambino “Baby Boy” Awakern, My Love!
Sly and the Family Stone “Family Affair” There’s a Riot Goin’ On
Tedeschi Trucks Band “Anyhow” Let Me Get By
Chris Whitley “Big Sky Country” Living With The Law
Alt-J “U&Me” The Dream
Blur “There’s No Other Way” Leisure
Kacey Musgraves “Justified” star-crossed

Hour Two
*Japanese Breakfast “Savage Good Boy” Jubilee
The Jesus And Mary Chain “Sometimes Always” Stoned & Dethroned
Tori Amos “Spies” Ocean To Ocean
Modest Mouse “Ocean Breathes Salty” Good News For People Who Love Bad News
Strand Of Oaks “Somewhere In Chicago” In Heaven
Fiona Apple “Sleep To Dream” Tidal
Mondo Cozmo “Feel Good” single
Duran Duran “Hungry Like The Wolf” Rio
The War On Drugs “I Don’t Wanna Wait” I Don’t Live Here Anymore
Peter Gabriel “Red Rain” So
Ken Boothe “Ain’t No Sunshine” Black Gold & Green
Band Of Horses “Crutch” Things Are Great
Sara Bareilles “Armor” Amidst the Chaos
Wilco “Impossible Germany” Sky Blue Sky

*Optional Song