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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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Corey Harris

.44 Blues
Mississippi To Mali 2003 via Rounder / Pgd
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Traditions! Returns Next Week

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Lonesome Jane

Once I Had
Once I Had 2009 via Independent
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Grand Rapids, MI

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Sierra Ferrell

Dollar Bill Bar
Trail Of Flowers 2024 via Rounder
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Latest Release - Appearing 9/6 For The Meijer Gardens Summer Concert Series

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9:40 am
LAND CONSERVANCY OF WEST MICHIGAN PSA (click for more info)

The Land Conservancy of West Michigan works with the West Michigan community to permanently protect and care for nearby natural areas. 

By preserving and restoring West Michigan's unique ecosystems--from its big forests and wild rivers to its sandy lakeshore dunes--they give future generations the opportunity to experience and enjoy the natural wonders we treasure today. 

Learn how you can volunteer for The Land Conservancy of West Michigan, explore a nature preserve, attend an informational event, and support the permanent protection of nature in West Michigan at naturenearby dot org. 

COMPILATIONS

I Feel Good
Masters of Sacred Steel- None But the Righteous 2002 via Rope a Dope
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Guest Vocalist: Katie Jackson - Sacred Steel Gospel Group Composed Of Three Brothers And One Son

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Ed Snodderly & The Shoestring Seven

Gone With Gone And Long Time
Chimney Smoke 2023 via Majestic
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Slow-Burning Masterpiece Of Expert Songcraft And Storytelling; A Vivid Depiction f Appalachian Life

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9:30 am
Culinary Cultivations (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Culinary Cultivations.

They are committed to providing only the best and most qualified and exceptional food service professionals for their client's events, functions and parties. 

Culinary Cultivation's team consists of professionals in all positions , from Chefs, Cooks, and Dishwashers to service staff such as Servers, Bartenders,and Event Managers. 

They pride themselves on honesty, transparency, diversity, and kindness to all team members and are always looking for food service professionals who want to make their own schedules.

More information about becoming a Culinary Cultivations team member can be found by calling 616-808-1006 or visiting Culinary Cultivations dot org.

Rory Gallagher

Barley and Grape Rag
Wheels Within Wheels 2003 via Buddha / Bmg
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Composer: Rory Gallagher, 1976 - The Late Irish Musician And Songwriter Known For His Virtuosic Style Of Guitar Playing

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The Girl from Ipanema
Pan Am 2012 via Verve
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Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto, 1964 - Vocal Debut For Gilberto - A True Jazz Classic From The Great Getz

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9:20 am
Founders Brewing - Open Mic (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Founder's Taproom, featuring an Open Mic Night on Tuesday, April 16th from 6:30-9:30pm with host Jake Stilson. (aka Big Jake Bootstrap).

Jake is a singer-songwriter and front man for the Michigan-based country band, The Bootstrap Boys. 

Sign ups for Open Mic Night start at 6pm and are limited to 15 minute sets.

More information is at foundersbrewing dot com

COMPILATIONS

Through the Veil
Cairo To Casablanca 1998 via Putumayo World Music
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Traditions Around The World: Jamshied Sharifi, Hassan Hakmoun - Cross-Cultural Musical Voyagers - This Music Is Sixteenth Century Gnawa

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Archie Roach

Louis St. John
Looking For Butter Boy 1997 via Hightone Records
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Traditions Around The World: - A Gunditjmara And Bundjalung Elder Who Campaigned For The Rights Of Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander People, Australia

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Abe Schwartz

Hora Romanesca [Roumanian Hora]
The Klezmer King 2002 via Sony
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Traditions Around The World: Circle Dance Originating In Aromanian And Romanian Communities, Especially In Romania And Moldova -

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COMPILATIONS

Let Us Dance
Sacred Ground- A Tribute to Mother Earth 2005 via Silver Wave
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Traditions Around The World: The Great Plains, North America; Verdell Primeaux, Johnny Mike, David Carson

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9:00 am
Michigan Music Alliance (click for more info)
The Michigan Music Alliance provides accessible professional development for the Michigan music community through a variety of programming, events, and sales of the classic Support Michigan Music merchandise. 

Programming includes the B-Side Sessions, educational music business webinars, and events; including an Industry Lunch and a rotating monthly networking opportunity for the local music community. 

The Michigan Music Alliance envisions a statewide music scene that thrives on diversity and inclusion, and celebrates collaboration over competition. 

Support Michigan music!  More information is  at michigan music alliance dot org

Charlie Parr

Stray
Little Sun 2024 via Smithsonian Folkways
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Austin, MN - Eighteenth Release - Critically Acclaimed Singer/Songwriters Of His Generation

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COMPILATIONS

Forever Ride
The Folk Next Door - Hoot! 1992 via Uh Oh
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Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters - A Staple On The Acoustic Roots Scene For A Quarter Decade

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8:40 am
Promo - Smart Speaker / APP (click for more info)

Not near a radio? That's not a problem anymore.

In addition to our 24/7 live stream at WYCE dot org and our FREE Smartphone app, you can also listen to WYCE at home on your favorite smart speaker.

Simply tell your Amazon or Google smart speaker to "Play WYCE" ,-- and A World of Music will begin playing for you!

No matter where you are, you now have several ways to enjoy your favorite programmers, and a world of music on WYCE!

Chisel Brothers and Thornetta Davis

Driving Wheel
Chisel Brothers Featuring Thornetta Davis 1995 via Independent
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Blues Plate Special: Detroit City Quintet Featuring Hot And Tight Vocals By Thornetta Davis - One Of The Best-Known Blues Bands In The City, And For Good Reason; They've Been Around In One Incarnation Or Another For Close To 20 Years And Have Won Considerable Local Acclaim - - - - Driving Wheel: Written Recorded By Roosevelt Sykes, 1936

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Deep Blue Organ Trio

Willow Weep For Me
Deep Blue Bruise 2004 via Delmark
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The Jazz Spot: Delmark Studios, Chicago - A Two Day Recording Session With The Wndy City's Highly-Respected Jazz Trio, Soulful Confirmation That The Organ Combo Format Is Alive & Well

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8:20 am
Founders Brewing - Open Mic (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Founder's Taproom, featuring an Open Mic Night on Tuesday, April 16th from 6:30-9:30pm with host Jake Stilson. (aka Big Jake Bootstrap).

Jake is a singer-songwriter and front man for the Michigan-based country band, The Bootstrap Boys. 

Sign ups for Open Mic Night start at 6pm and are limited to 15 minute sets.

More information is at foundersbrewing dot com

Shane Smith & the Saints

1,000 Wild Horses
Norther 2024 via Thirty Tigers
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Austin, TX - Red Dirt Roots

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Old Salt Union

You Can Call Me Al
Old Salt Union 2017 via Compass
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Grassin' Up Paul Simon - These Pickers Have The Chops Balanced With Infectious Rock & Roll Energy - Founded By A Horticulturist, Cultivated By Classically Trained Musicians - A Very Cool String Band

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COMPILATIONS

Red Bird
Old Time Music- The Essential Collection 2002 via Rounder Records
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Doc Watson & Gaither Carlton

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Doc Watson & Gaither Carlton

Willie Moore
Doc Watson & Gaither Carlton 2020 via Smithsonian Folkways
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Seminal Kentucky Fiddle And Banjo Duo Of Dick Burnett & Leonard Rutherford, 1927; One Of The First Old-Time Musicians To Enter The Recording Studios - Their Version Of Willie Moore Is One Of The Earliest Known

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COMPILATIONS

Like a Songbird That Has Fallen
Cold Mountain 2003 via Sony
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The Reel Time Travelers: Five Individual Voices In Unity Mining A Common Well Of American Roots Music

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Dan Zanes

Shenandoah
Sea Music 2003 via Festival Five Records
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Traditional: Uncertain Origin; Dating To The Early 19th Century - Originated With Canadian Fur Traders Traveling Down The Missouri River

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8:00 am
Writers Alley: "Mom Always Says" (click for more info)
Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Mother's Day?

The Writers Alley presents "Mom Always Says,"... a fundraiser for CASA of Kent County, on Saturday, May 4th, at The Fountain Street Church Community Center in downtown Grand Rapids.

Mom Always Says will tell Stories of Motherhood in Celebration of Mother's Day, and features keynote speaker and Pulitzer-prize nominated poet Linda Nemec Foster.

Mom Always Says is underwritten by Fountain Street Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The program starts at 6:00 p.m.  

Ticket prices include a charcuterie buffet and light beverages.

For tickets and more information, it's thewritersalley dot com