VOICE OF THE MIDWEST w/ Brumaire
BIO
AIRS FRIDAY @ 12:00 (GRAND RAPIDS)A left-wing radio show which mixes music and education. The show's name is derived from the radio station harnessed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, "Voice of the Arabs," which broadcasted both propaganda and songs in an attempt to increase solidarity amongst the Arab peoples. The goal of the Voice of the Midwest is much the same, to offer a media "out" in the all too conservative Midwest.
RECENT SHOWS
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folk
THIRD COAST/FIRST COAST SOLIDARITY
Brumaire has on friend of the show Ashten, who is based out of the East Coast, to discuss various topics on organizing. Ashten organizes for a wide variety of causes, including disability and queer rights, and for Palestine and applies a wide range of theoretical bases into his practice.
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folk
talk
pop
rock
MIXING POP AND POLITICS
Following her usual news segment, Brumaire this week revisits an adolescent favorite of hers, Billy Bragg. In exploring his music, does it hold up?
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rock
talk
post punk/new wave
OUT OF OUR SKEETOWN SHELL
Brumaire brings on friend of the show Doran to talk about their assessment of Muskegon's political and music scene. Doran is a Member of the Mollusks, a great goth rock band, give them a look!
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mena
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AGAINST WESTERN MARXISM AND FOR GAZA
Brumaire, following her news segment this week, reads a piece from the Substack "For by Art is Created that Great LEVIATHAN," from Rob Ashlar. Following that, she babbles a bit about the piece.
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central american
rock
talk
WATERFALLS, A GARDEN OF EDEN
Brumaire may get a bit too close for comfort in this one, as in a move of nothing short of nepotism, her own father appears on the show to discuss his experience organizing with the Muskegon Parks Coalition, among many other topics.
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talk
rock
caribbean
reggae-dub
A TOUR OF THE REVOLUTIONARY SOUTH SEA
In this show, Brumaire looks at the music of Revolutionary movements in the Caribbean, hoping to perhaps transfer that spirit to her own inland sea.
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rock
talk
jazz
WE BUILT THIS CITY ON HAMMER SICKLE
Brumaire and friend of the show Joe of Lansing (soon to be in Ann Arbor) discuss urban planning, local politics and academia in this particular show, while Brumaire messes up her mic quality.
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jazz
talk
folk
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WHOLE BATCH OF FOLKS WHO LOST
This week, Brumaire revisits her alienation hour roots by looking at the music of the Spanish Civil War, a favorite topic of leftist losers of all stripes since time immemorial. She had previously discussed it as a college freshman, let's hope she has something new to add.
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mena
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STRIVING TOWARDS THE GREAT HOMELAND
This week, Brumaire finally pays tribute to the show's name sake by focusing on Arab Nationalist music from the Nasserist period. Tune in this week to mourn the lost of world that was, and tune out the celebration of the great satan who destroyed that world.
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rock
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folk
A PHIL OCHS BANDUNG
In a first for the show, Brumaire features a guest to select music and to discuss it with. Her and Keaton Thomas Pfeifle, Unpublished Poet and Unaccredited Flanuer talk about Phil Ochs. For perhaps too long. Anyway, if you want to check out Keaton's substack, look here: https://apocalypticscenarios.substack.com/
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indie
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rock
folk
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNISM
After a brief read through the news, Brumaire reads through Engels' "Principles of Communism," a classic work which serves as a great introduction to Marxism
The show card image is originally from "The Gay Liberator," No. 42, December 1974
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folk
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LISTENING FROM THE GOSPEL OF PETER
First time in a while where Brumaire doesn't have a guest! Who does she decide to enlist but none other than Pete Seeger himself! Enjoy a fun episode of folk and festivities, all to the soundtrack of Pete Seeger!
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folk
pop
TALKING LANSING BLUES
Brumaire has on yet another guest this week, this time to discuss Michigan Politics. Sam has been in working in the Michigan Legislature for some time now, and has been eyed on for a guest due to his insider baseball knowledge. Please two old friends discussing Michigan politics!
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folk
punk
rock
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EMPHASIS ON FRUITPORT AND FERRYSBURG
Another installment of the Voice of the Midwest, this time discussing the West Michigan Punk Scene. Join us as we talk with one of its major members, Esther of Violet Scum; Sherri and the Tomatoes and Underbelly. Check out the West MI Punk band camp, and each of Esther's Bandcamps.
Showcard credit to Esther!
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south american
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VIVA EL PUEBLO!: A DISCUSSION OF LATAM MARXISM
Voice of the Midwest features its first guest in this show, Nicolette, an up and coming scholar of Latin American Marxism, in a semi amateur interview. Please note that there is some notable choppiness during the interview, but otherwise enjoy!
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rock
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folk
UP THE RA! A LATE ST PADDY'S DAY CELEBRATION
Today's show will feature music regarding the 800 year struggle in Ireland, along with the usual news roundup!
Image featured is of Provisional IRA female soldiers, circa 1977.
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other
folk
IN HONOR OF THE EXILE BRECHT
The First Episode of "Voice of the Midwest," featuring an introductory segment, the news, and a discussion of the music of Bertolt Brecht.
Image Credit: Zander & Labisch/ullstein bild/Getty
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