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Playlist from 05/27/2025 @ 12:00pm

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Nina Capri

A little bit of this and that, with an emphasis on music that brightens the day and lifts your spirits. You'll hear new music, local music, world beat, and plenty of folk, rock, blues, and jazz.

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Medeski Martin & Wood

Bubblehouse
Last Chance To Dance Trance (perhaps) - Best Of (1991-1996) 1999 via Gramavision
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John Mulder

Joy Wins
Joy Wins 2017 via Independent
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Ana & Milton Popovic

Rainy Night in Georgia
Blue Room 2015 via ArtisteXclusive Records
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Real Estate

Flowers
Single 2024 via Domino
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2:40 pm
Promo - Acoustic Cafe and Local Spins Replay on Sunday (click for more info)

WYCE's Specialty programming on Friday includes Acoustic Cafe from 9-11 am and Local Spins from 11 am until Noon.

If you can't catch the shows on Friday, you can now listen to a replay on the weekend. 

On Sunday, it's Acoustic Cafe from 3-5 pm and Local Spins from 5-6 right here on a World of Music, 88.1 FM WYCE, on our app, and streaming online at WYCE dot org.

The Bootstrap Boys

Spirit in the Sky
Single 2025 via Independent

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Thad Cockrell

Texaco
Single 2024 via Future Family
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2:30 pm
James Kristan Artshow (click for more info)
Support for WYCE comes from Amoritas Vineyards, makers of red and white wines located in Leelanau Peninsula.
 
Art collectors are invited to attend an international art show, starting Monday, July 21st through Sunday, August 17th , 2025.
 
The show features wine and contemporary sculptures in a private setting. 
 
Reservations are required, and more information is available at HIGH END SCULPTURE dot COM.
 

The Mystery Kindaichi Band

Akuma No Temariuta
The Adventures of Kindaichi Kosuke (1977) 2021 via WEWANTSOUNDS
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Hozier

Nina Cried Power
Wasteland, Baby! 2019 via Columbia
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2:20 pm
FMG - Chaka Kahn (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens, presenting the Queen of Funk...Chaka Khan, live at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 4, at 7pm as a part of the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series

With a career spanning over five decades, Chaka Khan has delivered numerous hit records like "I'm Every Woman," "Ain't Nobody," and "I Feel for You."
 
Tickets for her June 4 show are available now at AXS dot com slash MeijerGardens. 

COMPILATIONS

Someday Pretty Baby
Motown's Blue Evolution 1996 via Motown

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COMPILATIONS

Dimdanana
Putumayo Presents- World Lounge 2002 via Putumayo World Music

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The Go Rounds

Cookie
Single 2024 via Independent

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2:00 pm
El Granjero Catering - Trade (click for more info)

Today's Business WYCE Day Sponsor is El Granjero Mexican Grill, at 950 Bridge St. NW. in Grand Rapids.

Gabby and her team at El Granjero Catering are available for events of any size and need.

They offer taco bars, fajita bars, appetizers, and more.

Additional information about catering your event is available at EL GRANJERO MEXICAN GRILL dot COM under the "catering" tab.

Gaelic Storm

Swimmin' In The Sea
Special Reserve 2003 via Higher Octave

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The Avett Brothers

A Father's First Spring
The Carpenter 2012 via Universal Republic
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Wallace Negao

Tambor Falou
Single 2025 via Venice Music
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Blind Boy Fuller

Log Cabin Blues [#]
East Coast Piedmont Style 1991 via Sony
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1:40 pm
Grand Rapids Public Library (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from the Grand Rapids Public Library.

On Wednesday, May 28, the Grand Rapids Public Library invites you to join a thoughtful discussion about
mental health challenges in the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

Local experts, including AAPI Clinical Social Workers, will explore the impact of cultural identity
and the "Model Minority" stereotype on seeking mental health support. 

More information is available at grpl.org

Black Jesus eXperience

Good Evening Black Buddha
Good Evening Black Buddha 2022 via Agogo
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Wilder Woods

Be Yourself (Feat. The War & Treaty)
Single 2024 via Dualtone
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1:30 pm
Play WYCE Concert Calendar (click for more info)

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SOYUZ

I Knew It (Feat. Kate NV)
Force Of The Wind 2022 via Mr. Bongo
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Dr. John

Satin Doll
Duke Elegant 2000 via Blue Note Records
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Valerie June

Joy, Joy!
Single 2025 via Concord
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1:20 pm
FMG - Chaka Kahn (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Frederik Meijer Gardens, presenting the Queen of Funk...Chaka Khan, live at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater on Wednesday, June 4, at 7pm as a part of the Fifth Third Bank Summer Concert Series

With a career spanning over five decades, Chaka Khan has delivered numerous hit records like "I'm Every Woman," "Ain't Nobody," and "I Feel for You."
 
Tickets for her June 4 show are available now at AXS dot com slash MeijerGardens. 

City and Colour

Northern Blues
If I Should Go Before You 2015 via Dine Alone Records
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Pokey LaFarge

Something In The Water
Something In The Water 2015 via Rounder
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Amadou & Mariam

Senegal Fast-Food (feat. Manu Chao)
La Vie Est Belle 2024 via Because Music
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The Winter After

Lie To Me
Single 2025 via Independent
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1:00 pm
El Granjero Catering - Trade (click for more info)

Today's Business WYCE Day Sponsor is El Granjero Mexican Grill, at 950 Bridge St. NW. in Grand Rapids.

Gabby and her team at El Granjero Catering are available for events of any size and need.

They offer taco bars, fajita bars, appetizers, and more.

Additional information about catering your event is available at EL GRANJERO MEXICAN GRILL dot COM under the "catering" tab.

Heavy Color

Aesthetic Dance
River Passage 2018 via EarthWorkMusic

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Jose James

What Good Is Love
Love In A Time Of Madness 2017 via Blue Note
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Son Little

deeper
Like Neptune 2022 via ANTI
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Gillman & Deaville

Skyscraper
Ways To Fly 1994 via Flying Fish Records
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12:40 pm
Tiger Solar (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Tiger Solar, a solar contractor founded in 2004. 

They design and build residential, agricultural, and commercial solar systems, and service systems installed by other companies.

They are managed and staffed by professionals familiar with the region and its people. 

More information is at "Tiger Solar dot com."

Glenn Miller

Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
War Broadcasts With Interviews in German 2013 via LaserLight
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Mdou Moctar

Chismiten
Afrique Victime 2021 via Matador
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12:30 pm
Long Road Distillers (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from The Rickhouse at Long Road Distillers, located at 537 Leonard Street NW in Grand Rapids. 

If you're planning a wedding, rehearsal dinner, company outing, or any other type of party, The Rickhouse at Long Road Distillers offers space for whatever you're celebrating, plus handcrafted cocktails and a variety of menu options.

Booking information is available by emailing [email protected]

Long Road Distillery takes pride in respecting the craft. Honoring the journey. Taking no shortcuts.    

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Mississippi John Hurt
Co-Starring 2020 via Big Machine
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Seth Walker

Something Fast
Leap Of Faith 2009 via Hyena
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12:20 pm
Bells Brewery - Railroad Earth (click for more info)

Support for WYCE comes from Bell's Beer...presenting "An Evening with Railroad Earth" in Bell's Beer Garden on Friday, June 13th.

Railroad Earth is bringing their bluegrass-influenced, Americana sound to Kalamazoo for one night only.

Tickets and more information for this 18 and up show, are available at Bells Beer dot com.  Under 18 admitted only with a parent or guardian.

Brad Vickers & His Vestapolitans

This Might Not Be Your Day
Great Day in the Morning 2013 via ManHatTone
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Danielia Cotton

Gimme Shelter
The Real Book 2014 via Cottontown
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Fiamma Fumana

4 Piemontesi- 4 Piedmontese
1.0 2001 via Omnium
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Sons of the East

Oh My My
Single 2024 via MGM
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12:00 pm
El Granjero Catering - Trade (click for more info)

Today's Business WYCE Day Sponsor is El Granjero Mexican Grill, at 950 Bridge St. NW. in Grand Rapids.

Gabby and her team at El Granjero Catering are available for events of any size and need.

They offer taco bars, fajita bars, appetizers, and more.

Additional information about catering your event is available at EL GRANJERO MEXICAN GRILL dot COM under the "catering" tab.