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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 American Roots Music: Early Influences - Pioneering Legends - Roots Revivalists - Indigenous Cultures. Thanks For Joining Us!

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Dr. John Hair & New Connections

John's Lament
When the Spirit Gets You! 2006 via Independent
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Traditions! Returns Next Week

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COMPILATIONS

L2 Jeune Marie'e
The Folk Next Door - Hoot! 1992 via Uh Oh
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Jeter La Ponte: French-Canadian Musicians Linking Cultures, Languages And Generations

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South Memphis String Band

Let Your Light Shine on Me
Home Sweet Home 2009 via Memphis Int'L
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Traditional Gospel Blues Song First Recorded By The Wiseman Quartet In 1923 - - - - - South Memphis Stringband Is: Luther Dickinson, Alvin Youngblood Hart, And Jimbo Mathus
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9:40 am
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Hickory Creek Revival

One In A Million
Before Too Long 2023 via Independent
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Michigan Music! The Willey Clan Reunite For The Current Album, Revisiting Their Mid 1970's Grassroots - Here Playing Tribute To The Late Frank Salamone
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The Clements Brothers

As The Crow Flies
Dandelion Breeze 2023 via Plow Man
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Identical Twins From New England - Members Of "The Lonely Heartstring Band"
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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.

Steve Howell & Jason Weinheimer

Limehouse Blues - After Youve Gon
A Hundred Years From Today 2017 via Independent
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London - Featured In Stage Productions since 1921
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Anais Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer

Tam Lin (Child 39)
Child Ballads 2013 via Wilderland Records
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Child Ballad Ballad 39; Fourteenth Century - Old Fairy Ballad From The Borderlands Of Scotland - Beloved Tale For Centuries, Both Because Of The Magic In The Tale, And The Traditional Tale Centered On Female Daring And Bravery
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9:20 am
WYCE JAMMIE AWARDS (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Varnum Law, presenting sponsor for The 2024 WYCE Jammie Awards, Friday, February 23rd, at the Intersection! 

This year's Jammies will feature 19 Michigan bands on three stages, including live music from The Bootstrap Boys, Cabildo,  Full Cord, Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions and 15 other bands!  

We will also award Jammies for Best Album of 2023, Song of the Year, and the brand new Against All Odds Award presented by Varnum Law. 

Doors for this all-ages are at 5:30 pm, and music starts at 6. Entry is a suggested donation of $5, and we will also be collecting canned donations at the door for Feeding America West Michigan.

The 2024 WYCE Jammies 24 are presented by Varnum Law... with additional support from Founder's Brewing, Tiger Solar, Patriot Realty, Vertigo Music, and our VIP Room Sponsor Stock 'Da Bar Vodka. 

COMPILATIONS

Inombolo Yocingo
World 2003 2003 via Narada
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Traditions! Around The World: Rebecca Malope; South African Gospel Singer - A Legend Of South African Music; Multiple-Award Recipient - One Of The Best-Selling Gospel Artists Of All Time - This Particular Song Is Sung In Zulu

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Jake Shimabukuro

Looking Back
Dragon 2005 via Hitchhike Records
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Traditions! Around The World: Jake Shimabukuro; Hawaiian Composer And Ukulele Virtuoso Known For His Fast And Complex Finger Work - Seven-time Award Recipient
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Carlton Rara - Choukoun
Putumayo World Cafe 2021 via Putumayo
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Traditions! Around The World: Carlton Rara; Haitian Bluesman Whose Roots Weave And Blend An Artistic Identity Of A Unique Genre. Its Color Palettes Are Plural; Haitian Color, Reggae Color, Blues Color And Black World Music

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Fukaki Umi No Kanata
Putumayo Presents- Asian Lounge 2005 via Putumayo World Music
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Traditions! Around The World: Yoshida Brothers; Specializing In The Traditional Japanese Music Style Of Tsugaru-Jamisen, A Centuries-Old Custom Originating In Northern Japan - It Is Played On A Chinese Shamisen, A Three-Stringed Instrument Brought Through The Southern Islands Of Present Day Okinawa In The Late 16th Century

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9:00 am
5th Annual Donut Dash 5k (click for more info)

You're invited to lace up your running shoes and satisfy your sweet tooth at the Westside Stride's 5th Annual Donut Dash 5K happening Tuesday, February 13th, at 6 p.m.

This 5K is open to everyone and is free of charge. While participation is complimentary, attendees can make a donation to benefit the Grand Rapids Police Foundation or purchase a special Donut Dash shirt at the event.

Westside Stride's 5th Annual Donut Dash 5K is sponsored by Swift Printing and Bridge Street Market.

Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom will be on hand to serve as the official starter for the 5th annual Donut Dash 5K

Registration and more information are available at SwiftPrinting dot com forward slash westside dash signup.

Donna The Buffalo

Seminole Wind
Rockin' In The Weary Land 1998 via Sugarhill [Country]
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Composer John Anderson, 1992 - Anderson Wrote This One Filled With Imagination And Truth In His Native Land
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The Hot Nut Riveters

New Orleans
Moustashe Girl 2014 via Small & Nimble
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Austin, TX - Recession Era Music; Drawing Influence From Old-Time Music Of The 1920's
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8:40 am
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Mannish Boys

I Feel So Bad
That Represent Man 2004 via Delta Groove Productions
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Blues Plate Special: Established In 2004 Los Angeles, Playing The blues In West Coast, Texas And Chicago Styles. Named After the Muddy Waters Classic, The Band Consists Of All-Star Veteran Members Of The West Coast Blues Scene, And Continue To Lay It Down To Its Grittiest - Blues Music Award In The 'Traditional Blues Album' Category
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John Patton

Soul Connection
Soul Connection 2008 via Just a Memory
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The Jazz Spot: New York, 1983 - John Patton Quintet - "Soul Connection" Considered A Lost Gem, Showcasing Him In One Of The Most Provocative Quintets Of His Career. Big John Patton Would Not Record Another Solo Album For A Decade; That Effort Resulted In A Career Renaissance In The UK Acid Jazz Scene
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8:20 am
WYCE JAMMIE AWARDS (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Varnum Law, presenting sponsor for The 2024 WYCE Jammie Awards, Friday, February 23rd, at the Intersection! 

This year's Jammies will feature 19 Michigan bands on three stages, including live music from The Bootstrap Boys, Cabildo,  Full Cord, Jack Droppers & The Best Intentions and 15 other bands!  

We will also award Jammies for Best Album of 2023, Song of the Year, and the brand new Against All Odds Award presented by Varnum Law. 

Doors for this all-ages are at 5:30 pm, and music starts at 6. Entry is a suggested donation of $5, and we will also be collecting canned donations at the door for Feeding America West Michigan.

The 2024 WYCE Jammies 24 are presented by Varnum Law... with additional support from Founder's Brewing, Tiger Solar, Patriot Realty, Vertigo Music, and our VIP Room Sponsor Stock 'Da Bar Vodka. 

Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard

Train on the Island
Won't You Come and Sing For Me (1973) 2022 via Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
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Old-Time/Bluegrass Banjo And Fiddle Tune Originally Found In North Carolina, Virginia And Tennessee - First Recording Was A Field Recording Made In A Make-Shift Studio In Bristol, Tennessee By Ralph Peer For Victor Records During The Famous 1927 Bristol Sessions
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COMPILATIONS

Pittsburgh Medley
The Folk Next Door 1996 via Uh Oh
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Please and Thank You Band

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Bruce Ling

Say Darlin'
WYCE - Songs From The Second Floor 2010 via WYCE
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GR Roots

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Jeremy Rilko

Back to the Country
Jeremy Rilko 2023 via Independent
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Saginaw, MI; Now Living In Asheville, NC - Former Member Of Who Hit John?
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Bob Willoughby

Sugar Babe
Blues, Booze & Oldtimey Soul 1999 via Wild Child Records
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Unknown Composer - "Dock" Boggs First To Record, 1927
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The Greencards

Traveler's Song
Sweetheart Of The Sun 2013 via Darling Street Records
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Austin, TX 2003 - Noted For Their Incorporation Of Other Genres Of Music Within An American Bluegrass Sound
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8:00 am
GRPL-BLACK HISTORY MONTH (click for more info)
In honor of black history month this February, the Grand Rapids Public Library is offering special programming for kids, teens, and adults that highlights and celebrates our Black community.

Black History Month programming at the Grand Rapids Public Library includes presentations by GRPL staff, local businesses, and artists throughout February.

Families are invited to visit the Main Library on February 17 for a special showing of the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.  Musically inspired, age-appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will also be available on a first come, first served basis
Black History Month storytimes will highlight Black stories and include songs, fingerplays, and hands-on fun.
More information about these free Black History Month events can be found at www.grpl.org.