KBCS New Streaming Link and Player
Greetings KBCS listeners and Supporters,
Our apologies on the recent disconnect with the KBCS streaming link.
We have a new Streaming Link
Here it is:
https://stream.pacificaservice.org:9000/kbcs
This link can be copied into media players and some ‘radio devices.’
Sometimes with a change to stream URL, there may be a duration of time before other devices and streaming media players like Grace, Sonos, Alexa and iTunes pick it up automatically.
Many similar services like TuneIn, such as Simple Radio, can pull a streaming feed from online search of websites and online streaming. This can take a few days to reset with the updates to consumer ‘radio devices’ and media players.
We also have a new player:
Launch KBCS Player
Sorry for the inconvenience with these changes.
Thank you for your listenership and support.
Take care
Sincerely,
KBCS Operations Department
Bellevue College Global Leaders Music Picks
Du Dinh
Hi guys, my name is Du Dinh. I’m currently one of the Global Leaders at Bellevue College. This is my second year here and my major is computer science. I love playing sports, video games, listening to music and throwing Pokemon games on YouTube. Today I would like to share one of my favorite songs with you guys. The name of the song is called “Có Đâu Ai Ngờ.” It is a Vietnamese song by a Vietnamese artist, Cam. This song is about love and the melody and it’s really slow and cute. I hope you can enjoy it and have a nice day!
Jemima
One of my favorite songs is “Tout Seul” by Gally and Heritier Wata. It is one of my favorite songs because it is a mix of emotions. It is quiet and at the same time deep. It’s a song that I discovered when I went to Canada to see my brothers and sisters and I know it was one of the favorite songs of my brothers. So every time that I listen to it, I just remember summer there and a lot of memories. I feel just quiet, calm and happy. Even if it’s a sad song – I don’t know how, but I feel happy, because it also relates to a lot of stuff that has happened in my life before. I hope you enjoy it!
Julia
Hey guys, my name is Julia and I’m one of the Global Leaders at Bellevue College. I’m from Taiwan and I’m studying Business. I want to share this song called “If Only” by Ozi. He is a Taiwanese singer. This song is basically about rewinding time, and what he would do if he could talk to his grandma. I hope you like the song!
Kelan
Hi, my name is Kelan and I come from China. This is my third year in the U.S and my second quarter at Bellevue College. I’m studying Digital Media Arts. I’m also a singer and songwriter. The song I’m going to introduce is actually a song that I released six years ago. It’s called “Flower”. This was one of the few songs that I wrote when I just started songwriting on guitar. Writing songs to me is like writing journals. I like to document my thoughts with melodies, and this song is one of the examples. A flower is a metaphor for thoughts that come and go and never settle for anything. It doesn’t belong anywhere. A flower is free. It could go to any place, just like your thoughts. This song was awarded the top 20 singles by the Singapore Freshmusic Award in 2017. Please enjoy and I hope you like it!
Myo Han Tun Kyaw
Hello everyone, my name is Myo Han Tun Kyaw and I’m one of the Global Leaders from Burma. I’m currently a computer science student at Bellevue College. Today, I would like to share a song from my country called “Yone Kyi Yarg” by Lay Phyu . Although the song was very popular in 2010, it got popular during the protesting stage of the Spring Revolution, when we protested against the military government.
So the reason why this song holds so much meaning for Burmese people, is because it tells us that we have to believe in what we are doing. And although we might have regrets and losses we still need to keep going to reach the final goal. In this song, people are literally sacrificing their life for this thing called “belief”. It is relevant during the protests, because people are dying on the streets due to the military government.
Those people are fighting for freedom and we all are. So it helps us not to give up easily on our rights and freedom. The song is motivating and it’s not only for protesting, you can listen to it anytime to get you motivated. It’s a really good song. Enjoy!
Nada and Leda
Nada: Hi everybody my name is Nada.
Leda: Hi everybody my name is Leda.
Nada: And we are from Italy. I’m currently studying at Bellevue College for my bachelor’s degree in digital marketing. I love this song called “A Te” because it truly reminds me of the bond I have with my family.
Nada and Leda: In Italy, the family “La Famiglia” is really important.
Unmute the Commute: Walking to School
Today on Unmute the Commute, we take a trip to school. Produced by Michelle Waller Martin.
Unmute the Commute is supported in part by Just One Trip. A King County Metro initiative to get you out of your car starting with just one trip.
Unmute the Commute: One Bus Away from Love
A Metro bus can be a lot of things – a way to get to work, a social hub and even a place to find love. On today’s Unmute the Commute, we hear from one rider who is trying to bring passengers together… with mixed success.
Unmute the Commute is supported in part by Just One Trip, a King County Metro initiative to get you out of your car starting with Just One Trip.
[Note: This piece originally aired April 1st]
Unmute the Commute: Super Commuters
A growing number of people in Western Washington are commuting for more than an hour and a half to work. We follow one of these journeys on today’s Unmute the Commute.
Unmute the Commute: I Believe You Can Do More
Each week, power lifter Mark Bryant puts down his weights and teaches a senior fitness class.
Unmute the Commute: The Water Taxi
Since the Alaskan Way Viaduct closed, riders on the West Seattle Water Taxi have more than doubled. King County Metro is hoping that some of those new riders will keep using the water taxi even after the tunnel replacing the viaduct opens. On this week’s Unmute the Commute, we take a trip to Elliott Bay and hear from people commuting by boat. Produced by Jennie Cecil Moore.
Unmute the Commute is supported in part by Just One Trip — a King County Metro initiative to get you out of your car starting with just one trip.
Unmute the Commute: A Pedicab Ride
For the last Unmute the Commute of the season, we take a ride on a pedicab and explore Seattle’s unique history with the three wheeled transport. Produced by Jennie Cecil Moore.
Featuring: Morgan Floyd (Tride Pedicab)
Unmute the Commute: Biking in the Rain
Biking in the rain – does anything sound more pleasant than that? On today’s show, we meet an avid cyclist who talks about the challenges and joys of riding a bike in the Northwest.
Featuring: Aviva Stephens (Biking in the Rain)
Unmute the Commute is supported in part by Just One Trip — a King County Metro initiative to get you out of your car starting with just one trip.
Unmute the Commute: This is Home
Often in this series, we feature stories about people in dense urban areas taking buses to work or community events. Outside of Seattle and its suburbs, many people rely on public transit as well. But bus service hasn’t always been reliable in rural areas. Today we take a bus ride in Snoqualmie Valley and look at transit service in rural areas of King County.
Featuring: David Egan and Amy Biggs (Snoqualmie Valley Transportation)