John Morrison joins host Raina Douris

Each week of Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison is bringing you Trailblazers and Mavericks of Black Music. No one has ever embodied that theme quite like the bold and brash funk artist Betty Davis. John talks about Davis’ legacy, her resurgence, and how she was “punk before punk”.

Listen to the session here.

Today’s Playlist
Stevie Wonder “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” Signed Sealed Delivered
The Bar-Keys “Soul Finger” Bar-Keys Greatest Hits
Betty Davis “Walkin Up the Road” Betty Davis
Betty Davis “They Say I’m Different” They Say I’m Different
Betty Davis “He Was a Big Freak” They Say I’m Different
Shuggie Otis “Miss Pretty” Inspiration Information
Feist “Mushaboom” Let It Die
Clairo “Sexy To Someone” Charm
Gigi Perez “Sailor Song” Sailor Song (single)
MGMT “Time To Pretend” Oracular Spectacular
The Cure “A Fragile Thing” Songs of A Lost World
The Cure “Friday I’m In Love” Wish
Sam Fender “People Watching” People Watching
The Killers “Mr. Brightside” Hot Fuss
Wednesday “Chosen To Deserve” Rat Saw God

Hour Two
Rufus Wainwright “I Don’t Know What It Is” Want One
Black Country, New Road “Besties” Forever Howlong
Ray Lamontagne “Step Into Your Power” Long Way Home
The Red Clay Strays “Wondering Why” Moment of Truth
Charles Bradley “Changes” Changes
Feist “1234” WC Recording
Herbie Hancock “Watermelon Man” WC Recording
Hozier “Too Sweet” Unreal Unearth: Unheard
Black Pumas “Mrs. Postman” Chronicles Of A Diamond
Dr. Dog “The Truth” WC Recording
Kelcey Ayer “Don’t Look Down” single
Radiohead “All I Need” In Rainbows
Mannequin Pussy “I Don’t Know You” I Got Heaven