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Playlist from 03/22/2025 @ 8:00am

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all tracks listed in reverse chronological order

Tracy Chapman

It's OK
Telling Stories 2000 via Elektra / Wea
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Keb' Mo'

Do It Right
Bluesamericana 2014 via Kind of Blue Music
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9:40 am
CASA of Kent County (click for more info)
Every child in foster care deserves a voice in the courtroom, and you can be that voice. 

Court Appointed Special Advocates - known by the acronym CASA - of Kent County is looking for dedicated volunteers to advocate for children in the child welfare system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. 

No special background is required--just compassion and a desire to make a difference. 

CASA invites you to join them in bringing hope and positive change to a child's life. 

Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer today.at casakentco dot org.  That's c-a-s-a-k-e-n-t-c-o dot o-r-g!

Arlo Parks

Caroline
Collapsed In Sunbeams 2021 via Transgressive/PIAS
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Reigning Sound

Just Say When
A Little More Time With Reigning Sound 2021 via Merge
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Christine Mattson

Forever Is
Christine Mattson EP 2025 via Independent
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local musician!
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9:30 am
Promo - Local Spins (click for more info)

Local Spins on WYCE is a 1-hour exploration of music from Grand Rapids and West Michigan. The program often debuts new songs by seasoned artists as well as emerging acts.

Hosted by John "SINK-uh-vitch" from LocalSpins.com -- the website that covers West Michigan's music scene -- each week John invites local artists into the studio for live music and conversation.

Tune in for "Local Spins on WYCE" every Friday at 11 am and again Sunday at 5 pm on 88.1 FM WYCE, online at WYCE.org, and on our app.

(REQUESTED)

Ray Lamontagne

Part Two - Another Day
Ouroboros 2016 via RCA
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Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles

Querreque
Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles 2018 via Smithsonian Folkways
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9:20 am
Organicycle (click for more info)

Support for WYCE is from Organicycle...proud to partner with area businesses for composting, including Founders Brewery.

For businesses or organizations curious about composting, Organicycle is a West Michigan company dedicated to composting 100% of collected waste into nutrient-rich soil for use on farms and gardens of all sizes.  

Their compost bags are available locally at Founders Brewing Store.

More information about organicycle and their composting service is at organicycle.org. 

Jason Isbell

Foxes in the Snow
Foxes in the Snow 2025 via Southeastern
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The Altons

I Try, I Try
Heartache in Room 14 2025 via Daptone
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Lizzie West

Dusty Turnaround
Holy Road- Freedom Songs 2003 via Warner Bros / Wea
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Gregory Porter

The _In_ Crowd
Liquid Spirit 2013 via Blue Note
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Ibibio Sound Machine

One That Lights Up (Andi Domo Ikang Uwem Mi)
Uyai 2017 via Merge
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9:00 am
Literacy Center of West Michigan (click for more info)
The Literacy Center of West Michigan has a waiting list of learners who are seeking one-on-one mentorship to improve their literacy skills. 

You can meet this need, and best of all, you don't need any special skills...just the ability to read and write English and a passion to help others do the same.

Attending a volunteer information Session is the first step in learning more about becoming a literacy coach.

You can find more information online at Literacy Center WM dot org.  That's Literacy Center WM dot org.


(LiteracyCenterWM.org)

JJ Grey & Mofro

Everything is a Song
Ol' Glory 2015 via Provogue
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Samantha Crain

Bloomsday
I Guess We Live Here Now [EP] 2021 via Communion

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8:40 am
Promo - Submit Music (click for more info)

Are you a Michigan musician or know of a few talented artists?

Submit an album to 88.1 FM WYCE for airplay consideration. 

View a how-to guide by visiting WYCE dot org and then click on the "Connect" tab to see the steps to add a local album to our WYCE music library!

TOKiMONSTA

For You (feat. Kaelin Ellis)
Eternal Reverie 2025 via Young Art
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Matt Berninger

Bonnet Of Pins
Single 2025 via Concord
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8:30 am
Lowell Arts - Sound Check Concerts (click for more info)

Lowell Arts is proud to announce they've added additional concerts to their new concert series for 2025. 

The series is organized by Lowell Arts in partnership with Sound Check, a music venue in downtown Lowell, Michigan. 

There will be eight new shows now through May 17th. 

Doors open at 6:30 PM, concerts start at 7:00 PM. 

More information on Lowell Arts Sound Check Concerts can be found at lowellarts. dot org

Songhoy Blues

Norou
Heritage 2025 via Transgressive / [PIAS]
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I'm With Her

Ancient Light
Single 2025 via Rounder
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8:20 am
Organicycle (click for more info)

Support for WYCE is from Organicycle...proud to partner with area businesses for composting, including Founders Brewery.

For businesses or organizations curious about composting, Organicycle is a West Michigan company dedicated to composting 100% of collected waste into nutrient-rich soil for use on farms and gardens of all sizes.  

Their compost bags are available locally at Founders Brewing Store.

More information about organicycle and their composting service is at organicycle.org. 

Jennifer Westwood & The Handsome Devils

Mad Man's World
Mad Man's World 2024 via Maverick Ranch
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It's March Madness!
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Mestizo Beat

Canoga Madness
Canoga Madness 2020 via California Soul
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Elton John

Madman Across The Water
Madman Across The Water 1972 via MCA
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Ellen Foley

Madness
About Time 2014 via Urban Noise
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Melanie Marod

I'll Go Mad
I'll Go Mad 2016 via Independent
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West Michigan singer!
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8:00 am
GRTV Media Presentation Suite (click for more info)

GRTV is offering a new service that allows community members and organizations to digitize their outdated home media through the launch of its "Media Preservation Suite." 


The Media Preservation Suite is geared toward community members and organizations interested in transferring VHS tapes, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs and 8-millimeter film - into digital formats. 

Users must be GRCMC all-access members to use this service then complete a one-time certification training to learn how to use the digitization equipment and software. 

For more information including details on certification training, email help@grtv dot org.