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WYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan) episodes
- Raye Zaragoza (Songs from the Second Floor)
On this episode of Songs from the Second Floor, WYCE Music Director Shane German sits down with Raye Zaragoza to discuss her life, her music, and the importance of representation in media for women of color. Raye also performs "Fight Like A Girl" and "The It Girl" from her upcoming album "Woman In Color" - out October 23rd.
WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. http://www.wyce.orgWYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.orgInterview recorded on August 26, 202030 min - Hozier (Bonus Episode)
On this special Bonus Episode, Hozier joins WYCE Music Director Shane German for an intimate conversation about his life and influences, the album "Wasteland, Baby!", and working with Mavis Staples on the song "Nina Cried Power."
(Recorded backstage at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids, Michigan on 05-29-2019.)
WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. www.wyce.org
WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. www.grcmc.org
14 min - Samantha Crain (Songs From The Second Floor)
Award Winning Choctaw singer, songwriter, artist, producer, and poet Samantha Crain joins WYCE Music Director Shane German for an intimate conversation about her life and overcoming the physical, emotional, and mental health issues that nearly sidelined her music career forever. Samantha also performs two songs from her gorgeous new album "A Small Death" which is out now via Ramseur Records. samanthacrain.com/
WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered. www.wyce.org/Video Production by GRTV, Grand Rapids Public Access. Also a service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. www.grtv.orgWYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. www.grcmc.orgRecorded August 18, 202039 min - Jaime Wyatt (Songs from the Second Floor)
Outlaw Country artist Jaime Wyatt joins WYCE Music Director Shane German for an intimate conversation on overcoming addiction, accepting her gay identity, and working with Shooter Jennings. Jaime also performs two songs from her new album "Neon Cross" which is out now via New West Records.
Recorded August 12th, 2020. Special thanks Joel Habbeshaw.WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air FM programming at 88.1 Mhz, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. http://www.wyce.orgWYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.grcmc.org28 min - John Craigie (Songs from the Second Floor)
John Craigie joins WYCE Music Director Shane German to discuss his new album "Asterisk The Universe." A virtual edition of Songs from the Second Floor. Recorded August 5th, 2020.
Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows, and off-the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters, while blazing a trail of his own. http://www.johncraigiemusic.comWYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. A proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.wyce.org25 min - Charley Crockett (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)
"We need truth, man. We just need honesty. You know? Honesty is the simplest thing, but it can be the hardest thing for a human being to look in the mirror and be truthful. And I think that’s what’s going on in 2020. "
Charley Crockett joins WYCE Music Director Shane German from Austin, TX for an intimate conversation and to perform a couple of songs from his new album "Welcome To Hard Times." A virtual edition of Songs from the Second Floor. Recorded July 22nd, 2020.WYCE is an independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the communities of Grand Rapids and West Michigan. Broadcasting on-air programming at 88.1fm, and reaching out to the world through online streaming. Dedicated to providing an eclectic blend of under-represented music to the West Michigan community and beyond. WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. http://www.wyce.orgThe new album from Charley Crockett is perhaps even more potent proof of his literal heartbreak than the scar on his chest. After undergoing open heart surgery that saved his life, Charley says he considered calming down for “just a minute” but once he recovered he did just the opposite. He states boldly with one eyebrow raised, “I wanted to make an album that would change the entire conversation about country music.” http://www.charleycrockett.com29 min - S.G. Goodman (Songs from the Second Floor: Virtual Edition)
S.G. Goodman joins WYCE Music Director Shane German from Murray, Kentucky to discuss the new album "Old Time Feeling."
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed during WYCE interviews & streaming live sessions are those of the artists and guests and not those of WYCE or Grand Rapids Community Media Center, which operates to remain neutral and provide a free-speech platform. To learn more about GRCMC, you can visit: http://www.grcmc.org/
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About WYCE's Community Closeup (*conversations concerning issues of importance in West Michigan)
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WYCE's Community Closeup is a weekly public affairs program featuring community leaders and nonprofit organizations.
WYCE is West Michigan's only independent, commercial-free, community radio station serving the greater Grand Rapids metro. WYCE programs an eclectic blend of folk, rhythm & blues, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and world music to the West Michigan community and beyond. Listener-sponsored, volunteer-powered.
WYCE is a proud service of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center. We exist because of listener support. Please support us to keep the music playing: http://www.wyce.org