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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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Ravi Shankar

Kafi-Holi (Spring Festival of Colors)
The Essential Ravi Shankar 2005 via Private Music
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Traditions! Returns Next Week

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Malcolm Holcombe

Sweet Georgia
Another Black Hole 2016 via Gypsy Eyes Music
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We Lost Malcolm In March Of This Year - A Major Component In the Insurgent Country/Folk Vein

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David Childers

Belmont Ford
Run Skeleton Run 2017 via Ramseur
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Mandolin-Laden Disaster Song About The Great Flood Of 1916

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Memphis Royal Brothers

I Fall To Pieces
Memphis Royal Brothers 2024 via Royal / Mother West
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Composer: Hank Cochran, 1961 - Major Hit For Patsy Cline That Same Year

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9:40 am
Arbor Circle PSA (click for more info)

Arbor Circle is proud to be one of West Michigan's most comprehensive providers of mental health counseling, substance use treatment, and family services.

Serving thousands of children, individuals, and families each year, their expert staff partner with people and communities in pursuit of growth and healing. 

Arbor Circle's variety of services includes The Bridge, a 24 hour crisis shelter for children and youth ages 10 to 17 experiencing homelessness.

Learn more about Arbor Circle by visiting Arbor Circle DOT ORG.

Carolyn Koebel

Breton Dance (Traditional) [feat.
Collected Works, Vol. III - Collaborations 2014 via Independent
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Kalamazoo, MI - World Percussionist, Music Therapist, Educator, Performer; All With Distinction - Special Guest: An Dro

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Louis Armstrong

Sweet Lorraine
Hello, Louis! 1965 via Metro
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Published In 1928; Piano: Oscar Peterson - Spin From The 'YCE Final Vault

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9:30 am
Promo - Here for the Music (click for more info)

We know you are here for the music, so we give you less talk!

We tell you what music we played, inform you of upcoming events, share public service announcements and then we play more music!

We play more music than any other station on the dial. We can only remain commercial free with your donations. Visit our website at WYCE dot org and click on the "donate" button to help support 88.1 FM WYCE.

Andy Statman

A Boppin' Crib
Old Brooklyn 2011 via Shefa
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Clarinet And Mandolin Virtuoso

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Wynonna And Bob Weir

Ramble On Rose
Recollections (EP) 2020 via Anti
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The Dead Classic - Wynonna's Voice Gives This Chestnut Even More Of A Loose, Gritty Vibe - Weir's Exceptional Guitar Work And Laid Back Vocal Overlays Gives It Even More Of A Timeless Feel; All Bobby

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9:20 am
FMG Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens now through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers, including remaining performances from Leslie Odom Jr., Buena Vista Social Orchestra and Keb Mo' and Shawn Colvin amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.

Slim Harpo

Don't Start Crying Now
Slim Harpo Sings Raining in My Heart 1998 via Universal Music Special Markets Inc
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1961 - Leading Exponent Of The Swamp Blues Style - Master Of The Blues Harp - Spotted By Lightnin' Slim - His Easy-Rolling Swamp Blues Inspired Many British Bands That Brought The Blues To American Youth In The 1960's - Slim Harpo Was A Major Influence

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Toby Bresnahan

Raggle Taggle - Congress Reel
All In Good Time 2023 via Independent
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Grand Rapids, MI - Pre-Show Taste; Playing Kusterer Brauhaus This Afternoon At 4 As Part Of The Continuing Series World Music On The West Side

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The War and Treaty

Mothers Child
Down To The River 2017 via Strong World
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Michigan Music - WYCE Jammie Award Winner

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COMPILATIONS

People Get Ready
Cover The World 2003 via Putumayo World Music
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Putting Their Indelible Stamp On the 1965 Classic By The Impressions

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9:00 am
Broadway Grand Rapids PSA (click for more info)
Broadway Grand Rapids reminds you they are more than just a stage, they're also a community and they want YOU to be a part of it. 

Broadway Grand Rapids is where the magic of Broadway meets the heart of West Michigan. 

Broadway Grand Rapids is committed to creating a space where everyone belongs through Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. 

They're also breaking down barriers with Broadway Arts Access offering seats for kids, families and communities that qualify. 

You can learn more at Broadway Grand Rapids dot com.

AJ Lee & Blue Summit

Seaside
City of Glass 2024 via Signature Sounds
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Santa Cruz, CA - Met As Teenagers Picking And Jamming Together At Local Music Festivals And Impromptu Jam Sessions - Technically Jaw-Dropping

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The Wildmans

Summertime
Wandering Thoughts 2017 via Pautexent Music
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Composer: George Gershwin, 1934 - Brother/ Sister Duo From South West Virginia - Highly-Accomplished Musicians

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8:40 am

COMPILATIONS

Tricky Woman
Blind Pig Records- 20th Anniversary Collection 1997 via Blind Pig
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Blues Plate Special: Jimmy Rogers - Muddy's Right-Hand Man; Part Of The Chess House-Band; And As A Singer And Bandleader In His Own Right, Jimmy Was a Key Player To The 'Golden Age' Of Chicago Blues - Performed In the Delta With Sonny Boy Williamson ll And In Memphis With Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter And Sunnyland Slim - Retired From Performing In 1961; Returning Eight Years Later and Remained Active Until His Passing In 1997

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COMPILATIONS

Along Came Betty
Delmark - 60 Years Of Jazz 2014 via Delmark
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Jazz Spotlight: The Jim Holman Trio - Written By Benny Golson And Was First Recorded By Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers In 1958 - The Holman Three Move The Golson Gem With Interesting Harmonic Peaks, Allowing Soloists Plenty Of Opportunity For Creativity When Improvising

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8:20 am
FMG Concert Series (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park presenting the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concerts at Meijer Gardens now through September. 

This year's concert series features a diverse lineup of performers, including remaining performances from Leslie Odom Jr., Buena Vista Social Orchestra and Keb Mo' and Shawn Colvin amid terraced lawn seating surrounded by views of gardens and sculptures.

Tickets and more information are available at Meijer Gardens dot org slash concerts.

Laurie Lewis

Going Away
Skippin' and Flyin' 2011 via Spruce and Maple
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An Inspiration And A Ground-Breaker - New Album "Trees" Out Now

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Eli 'Paperboy' Reed

I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
Down Every Road 2022 via Yep Roc
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A Tip Of The Hat To Merle Haggard, Putting A Soulful Spin On A Few Hag Classics

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The Travelin' McCourys

The Whole Of The Moon
The Whole Of The Moon 2023 via McCoury Music
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Grassed Up Take On The Waterboys (1985)

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Martha Scanlan

West Virginia Rain
The River And The Light 2018 via HouseHaint Music
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SE Montana Based Folksinger

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Tony Trischka

Leatherwing Bat
Territory 2008 via Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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The Banjo Ace Joined Pete Seeger And Bruce Molsky - English Folk Song About A Collection of Birds

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8:00 am
Code for Good West Michigan (click for more info)

If your non-profit organization is in need of a technology makeover or if you are a web specialist looking to give back to your community, then Code for Good West Michigan is looking for you.

Code for Good West Michigan is a group of tech and design professionals who volunteer to help nonprofits manage their technology needs. 

During Weekend for Good in November,  Code for Good West Michigan designs and launches websites, dashboards, and other software for nonprofit organizations.

If your nonprofit needs a digital lift, or  you're a tech pro looking for a worthy cause, you can learn more at code-for-good-w-m-dot-org.