KBCS DJ Appreciation: Tracy Yang
Program and airtime: K-Wave, Fridays @ 9pm
KBCS is excited for Tracy Yang to bring K-Pop and this fresh sound to the KBCS airwaves and listening community. Tracy shares more with our DJ KBCS Questionnaire
THANK YOU, TRACY!
How long have you been hosting your show?
I have been hosting K-Wave since March 2024, so about 9 months. I have so much fun sharing my love of K-Pop with KBCS listeners!
What song or album do you most identify with, which inspired your energy to be a DJ?
Hmm….currently, I am loving Babymonster’s 1st full length album, Drip. Babymonster also serves as K-Wave’s opening background track. J I like to play music that makes people want to get up and dance or feel happy and I always want to dance whenever I hear Babymonster!
Your most recent concert:
I just saw Usher at the Climate Pledge Arena! It was a SPECTACULAR show! I have a wish list full of artists that I want to see live in concert and Usher was on that list. So glad I had the opportunity to check that off my list!
Recent Feature film or a Favorite film:
My favorite movie of all time is Sleepless in Seattle. I know, I know. Super cliché, but hey, it ended up bringing me to the area!
Favorite recommended song or album for the evening:
D.O.’s 3rd Mini Album “Blossom” – you will especially love it if you’re an acoustic music junkie like me or you want a nice chill evening.
If you’re in the mood for something upbeat or want something to hype you up before you head out for a fun evening – Karina’s (aespa) solo track “UP.”
Favorite recommended song or album for sunset:
DAY6 – You Were Beautiful – A heartbreaking power ballad that is a K-Pop classic.
Favorite recommended song or album for the morning:
Young K’s “Bungee Jumping” if you want something light and mid-tempo. Or, if you’re like me and you like dancing the moment you get out of bed, NCT Dream’s “Hello Future.”
Favorite recommended song or album for dawn:
Bang Yedam’s 2nd Mini Album “Good Vibes” – I mean, ‘nuff said. The title of the album says it all!
What album do you love or really enjoy that might surprise your listeners?
Prince’s 1988 album “Lovesexy.” Yep, I’m a Prince fan! I’m from the Twin Cities area though so, this should come as no surprise. Something I really miss about living in the Twin Cities is hearing Prince’s music wherever I went.
What album do you feel changed your life?
S.E.S’s 2nd Album “Dreams Come True.” If I never heard that song or that album, I don’t think I would have become a K-Pop fan.
Pen, typewriter, computer, device: My phone! I can do nearly everything on it, and I must have it on me at all times.
Favorite 21st Century read (book, poem, essay, writing):
“The Latehomecomer” by Kao Kalia Yang – As a first-generation Hmong American, this book was very impactful for me. Reading it played a big part in why I decided to return to school to finish my undergraduate degree. If you like books about culture or want to learn more about the Hmong, I highly recommend reading this book.
Favorite piece of art:
Auguste Rodin’s “The Thinker.” The beauty and sophistication in its simplicity is like none other to me.
A favorite quote or song that keeps you going:
“Good things take time; better things take a little longer.” – Sanhita Baruah
I love this quote. I have it on a post-it note next to my computer. I’m not the most patient person so seeing that quote reminds me to practice patience.
Tracy Yang
BAS Digital Marketing Student
Bellevue College // Class of ‘24
Thanks TRACY!
Tracy Yang
KBCS DJ Appreciation: Larry Lewin
Larry Lewin has been one of the longest running KBCS DJ Volunteers, even though retired from regular weekly hosting, Larry fills-in for Our Saturday Tradition for every 5th weekend and deserves special KBCS DJ Appreciation.
Prior to being a volunteer KBCS DJ, he was a listener for several years. He has been a regular volunteer DJ for 34 years and began in 1988 on a show called Risin’ Of the Sun, which he started and named. It aired from 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM every Saturday. After 15 months, he received a slot hosting two shows per month on Our Saturday Tradition. He also substituted other folk shows, including Lunch With Folks, Folksounds, The Outskirts, Sunday’s Hornpipe, Walkin’ the Floor and Bluegrass Ramble. He retired as a regular host in 2022. Since then Larry has hosted the fifth Saturday shows on Our Saturday Tradition. Tune In this holiday weekend November 30th, to catch Larry hosting Our Saturday Tradition!
Larry Lewin describes his concept of folk music consists of the following six sub-genres with a favorite example from each sub-genre.
The format for the examples are listed: Artist / Song / Album
1. Contemporary Folk: Nanci Griffith / Let It Shine On Me / Lone Star State Of Mind (1987)
2. Traditional Folk: Doc and Merle Watson / Make Me A Pallet / Memories (1975)
3. Celtic: Tommy Sands With Moya And Finionan (His Children) / Young Man’s Dream / Let the Circle Be Wide (2009)
4. Country: Joe Ely / Circumstance / Satisfied At Last (2011)
5. Blues: Mike Dowling / Let The Mermaids Flirt With Me / Swamp Dog Blues (2000)
6. Bluegrass: Shearwater / The Letter / Shearwater (2008)
KBCS is very appreciative of Larry Lewin’s long-time contribution to the broadcasts on listener-supported community radio and the contributions he has made to the folk music community.
THANK YOU LARRY!
Larry Lewin
KBCS DJ Appreciation: Winona Hollins-Hauge
With this season of gratitude, it is imperative for KBCS to try and share thanks and appreciation to our many DJ Volunteers. Throughout the next few weeks and into the new year, KBCS is going to bring weekly posts to the community giving focused attention to one of our many DJ Volunteers.
Thank you so much for your support to these DJs and to 91.3FM KBCS HD-1, listener supported community radio since 1973 a public service of Bellevue College.
We present today a dedicated individual to the inspirational power of music, Winona Hollins-Hauge.
Winona Hollins-Hauge’s secret talent is being an On-Air DJ for Living the Blues and Gospel Highway on Bellevue College’s radio station 91.3FM KBCS HD-1
For over 20 years Winona Hollins-Hauge and her friend Oneda Harris rotate as KBCS DJ volunteer co-hosts of Wednesday night’s, Living the Blues and Saturday mornings Gospel Highway.
Living the Blues celebrates its 13th Anniversary this year and Gospel Highway is celebrating its 20th Anniversary. Congratulations!
The interest in sharing music to more people through radio began after she was recruited to be the Manager for Clinical Trials and Outreach at the Fred Hutchinson Center to bring in people of color and marginalized patients with chronic health conditions like sickle cell anemia and other diseases requiring high-cost care. Hollins-Hauge’s office was filled with bright colors and a low volume of inspirational music. Later as a private practice therapist and consultant, during one of the therapies, she brought with her to her current office some musical intervention. That seed of using music to lift peoples spirits inspired Winona to learn how to share music on the radio.
Hollins-Hauge shines her light in service to the Mount Zion Church family and numerous community endeavors, and has utilized her servant leadership role as key church and community organizer for two major outreach efforts.
One with the Seattle Public Schools Partners at TT Minor School, the Urban League, Urban Impact, Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, National Council of Negro Women and Mount Zion Women’s Ministries, where she partnered with Together Washington, to raise funds for family food box pick-ups, on the school site where the kids could pick up homework, food for their family and neighbors during school lunch hours complete with a COVID Awareness flyer containing information on safety and health resources.
KBCS is grateful for all the music, information and inspiration Winona Hollins-Hauge has provided to our listeners and brought to the community for over 20 years.
THANK YOU WINONA!
Tune in tonight at 7pm for LIVING THE BLUES on 91.3FM KBCS HD-1 www.kbcs.fm
KBCS DJ Volunteer: Winona Hollins-Hauge
