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Traditions!

Traditions! Is A Weekly Two-Hour Presentation Following Musical Streams Passed Down Through Generations; Pathways Linked By A Sincere Appreciation And Acknowledgement Of The Influential Styles That Continue Shaping The Landscape Of Roots Music: Early Influences - Pioneering Legends - Roots Revivalists - Indigenous Cultures. Thanks For Joining Us!

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The Raisin Cake Quartet

Bye Bye, Blackbird
First Quarter 2023 via Bold City
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Traditions! Returns Next Week

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Rory Block

Hard Luck Child
Hard Luck Child - A Tribute to Skip James 2014 via Stony Plain
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Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James - Delta Bluesman's Guitar Playing Is Noted For ts Dark, Minor-Key Sound, With An Intricate Fingerpicking Technique - Recorded For Paramount Records In 1931, But These Recordings Sold Poorly, Having Been Released During The Great Depression; Skip Drifted Into Obscurity, Rediscovered In 1964 By Blues Enthusiasts Helping Further The Blues And Folk Music Revival

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COMPILATIONS

Rocky Mountain
Old Time Music- The Essential Collection 2002 via Rounder Records
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Composer: Roscoe Holcomb - Bruce Molsky And Big Hoedown captures the High Lonesome Sound Of Holcomb's Original (Prominent Figure In Appalachian Folk Music)

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Bessie Jones and the Sea Island Singers - O Day
Goodbye Babylon 2003 via Dust-to-Digital
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An Antebellum Gullah-Geechee Spirituals Of Rural Georgia - Early 1800's

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9:40 am
The Rapidian Documenters (click for more info)

You might have heard The Rapidian is back! And now The Rapidian is looking for passionate writers to join their team as volunteer reporters. 

The Rapidian aims to elevate local voices and foster civic engagement by creating space for community participation in reporting on topics that matter to them. Volunteer with the Rapidian and join them in sharing the stories that matter in Grand Rapids.

Deadline to apply is January 31, 2024. Those interested can email Rapidian Program Manager Allison Donahue at a l l i s o n at grcmc.org

Oliver The Crow

Sam River
Oliver The Crow 2018 via Independent
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Nashville-Based Cello And Fiddle Duo - Mastering The Art Of Anchoring A Folk Song In Epic Pop Sensibility

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Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby

Across the Rocky Mountain
Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby 2007 via Sony Legacy
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Traditional - First Recorded By Old-Time Mountain Musician Roscoe Holcomb, 1960

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9:30 am
WYCE JAMMIES VIP PASS! (click for more info)

The WYCE Jammie Awards, return for its 24th year on Friday, February 23rd at the Intersection! 

This year's Jammies will feature 19 Michigan bands on 3 stages, award presentations, and a brand new Against All Odds Award presented by Varnum Law. 

For the first time, WYCE is selling a VIP Level ticket for the Jammies. For $35, your VIP Ticket includes full access to our VIP lounge presented by Stock 'Da Bar Vodka, a reserved viewing area at the main stage, official Jammies 24 T-shirt and lanyard, and a signature cocktail or beverage!

Through Friday, January 19th, WYCE is offering you an early bird special on our VIP Passes with a 2 for $50 deal! (*Save $20.00 on 2 VIP tickets).

The WYCE Jammies are presented by Varnum...  with additional support from Founders Brewing, Tiger Solar, Patriot Realty, and Vertigo Music.

Big Walker

Papa Guede
Root Walking 2012 via Big Walker
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The Gede Are The Family Of lwa That Represent The Powers Of Death And Fertility In Haitian Voodoo; Known For The Drum Rhythm And Dance Called The "Banda"

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Darden Purcell

Taking A Chance On Love
Love's Got Me In A Lazy Mood 2023 via OA2
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Introduced On The Broadway Stage In 1940 By Ethel Waters

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9:20 am
DGRI (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

DGRI brings you live music and community happenings with GR LIVE every Thursday at noon from Midtwown GR at Studio Park.

DGRI works to elevate Downtown Grand Rapids as a best-in-class heart of an American city.

More info is at downtowngr dot org

La Furia Del Ritmo

Hola Mi Gordita
Singles 2022 via Independent
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Traditions Around The World: United States (MI) - Appearing This Afternoon At Kusterer Brauhaus Here On The West Side Of Grand Rapids Beginning At 4 - - - I'll Be There With The WYCE Merchandise Table And Great Converstion - Come Join Us!

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Lara and Reyes

El Castillo (The Castle)
Riverwalk 1998 via Higher Octave
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Traditions Around The World: United States (Texas); Lara And Reyes - -The Origins Of Flamenco Is A Product Of The Iberian Peninsula Emerging At The End Of The 18th Century. The Establishment Of Al-Andalus, Brought In Traditions And Music From The Arabian Peninsula, Northern Africa And Sephardic Features. Had Flamenco Remained Isolated Within Andalusia, It Likely Would Have Stagnated And Faded Away Into An Artifact Of Music History. The Flamenco-Guitar Is Played With Nylon Strings

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COMPILATIONS

Kabbas
The Rough Guide to the Music of Sudan 2005 via World Music Network
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Traditions Around The World: The Sudan; Abdel Karim el Kabli - - The Northeastern African Roots Of The Sudan Is Traced To Its Earliest Inhabitants During the Middle Stone Age. The Sufi Dervishes Are A Mystical Sect That Used Music And Dance To Achieve An Altered State Of Consciousness In A Tradition Called Zikr. Those Migrations To South Sudan Would Incorporate Other Forms Of Music That Reflect The Diverse Cultures Of The Region. Sudan Has A Rich And Unique Musical Culture That Has Been Through Chronic Instability And Repression During The Modern History Of Sudan.

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Kitaro

Kageroh
Sacred Journey of Ku-Kai 2003 via Domo Records
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Traditions Around The World: Japan; Kitaro - - The Origins Of Traditional Japanese Music Intensified From The 6th To 8th Centuries. The Musics Of Southeast Asia And Buddhism Along With Chinese Court Music Migrated To Japan Establishing Its Cultural Roots

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9:00 am
YWCA West Michigan (click for more info)

The YWCA West Central Michigan is a social justice organization with more than 100 years of experience providing service to, and advocating on behalf of the most vulnerable people in our community. 

The YWCA is the only provider of comprehensive domestic and sexual violence services to child and adult survivors in Kent County. 

In any given year, the YWCA, provides services to more than 4,000 individual survivors and family members, and responds to over 2,700 crisis calls related to domestic violence and sexual assault. 

To learn more about YWCA West Central Michigan visit Y W C A W C M I DOT ORG. Or if you are in need of help, please call their 24-Hour Confidential Helpline 616.454.YWCA (616.454.9922)

Emmylou Harris

Gold Watch and Chain
Roses in the Snow 1980 via Warner Brothers
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Composer: A.P. Carter - Recorded By The Carter Family, 1933

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Ben Traverse

The Moonshiner
Old Time American Music 2022 via Independent
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Manistee County HomeSpun - Appearing At The Livery Brewpub, Benton Harbor 1/20

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8:40 am

COMPILATIONS

Baritone Boogie
Honkers & Bar Walkers, Vol. 3 2002 via Delmark
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Blues Plate Special: Floyd Taylor - Son Of Legendary Soul Singer Johnnie Taylor Grew Up In Memphis Developing Into A Top-Notch Singer And Master Showman Recording for Malaco Records In Chicago. Winning The Entertainment Of Year Award In 1998; Recording For Malaco Records Chicago For a Number Of Years, And Doing So Until His Untimely Passing In 2014 At The Age Of 60.

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Corea, Clarke & White

Senor Mouse
Forever 2011 via Concord Records
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The Jazz Spot: Mad Hatter Studios, September 2009; Los Angeles - Chick Corea, Stanley Clark And Lenny White - Three Of Jazz Fusion's Founding Fathers Reunite For An Album Of Rehearsal Gems Preparing For Their World Tour In 2009. The Band Is On Top Of Their Game With Plenty Of Testosterone To Go Around. The Symbiotic Communication Between The Band Members Reveals A Depth Of True Masters In Their Element

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8:20 am
DGRI (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.

DGRI brings you live music and community happenings with GR LIVE every Thursday at noon from Midtwown GR at Studio Park.

DGRI works to elevate Downtown Grand Rapids as a best-in-class heart of an American city.

More info is at downtowngr dot org

Michael Robertson

Old Man
All My Stories 2017 via My Own Little World Records
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HandMade Mitten,,,WYCE Certified

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Claire Lynch

I'll Be Alright Tomorrow
Dear Sister 2013 via Compass
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Co-Founder Of The Front Porch String Band - Once Dubbed Nashville's Best Kept Bluegrass Secret

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COMPILATIONS

Uncle Pen
American Roots Music- HIGHLIGHTS 2001 via Palm Pictures (Audio
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Bill Monroe, 1950 - Influenced By The Old-Time Fiddling Of His Uncle, Pendleton "Uncle Pen" Vandiver

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Bukka White

Aberdeen Mississippi Blues
Big Daddy 2004 via Shout Factory
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1940 Recording Session - Delta Bluesman Greatly Influenced By Charlie Patton - One Of The Few, Along With Skip James To Use A Crossnote Tuning In E Minor - Inducted Into The Blues Hall Of Fame

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COMPILATIONS

My Old Kentucky Home, Goodnight
Beautiful Dreamer- The Songs of Stephen Foster 2004 via Emergent
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Stephan Foster, 1852 - Recorded Many Times During The Early Era Of Cylinder Recordings - State Song Of Kentucky

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Chris Thile & Michael Daves

Ookpik Waltz
Sleep with One Eye Open 2011 via Nonesuch
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Canadian Origins; Fort Chimo Eskimo Co-Operative In Québec, 1963 - Worldwide Symbol For Canadian Handicrafts

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8:00 am
GR Pride Center (click for more info)
The Grand Rapids Pride Center has been serving the 2SLGBTQ+ community since 1988. They work to create positive change by breaking down barriers, creating awareness, providing inclusive services, and bridging relationships. 
Offering social and support groups, volunteer opportunities, a basic and essential needs closet, and their Therapy Assistance Program, among other services, GRPC strives to be a safe, welcoming, and affirming space for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals in the greater-Grand Rapids area.
The center is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 4pm, call 616-458-3511 or visit GR PRIDE DOT ORG to learn more and get involved.