Building Bridges Beyond Butte County (B4C)

KZFR 90.1FM & GAME AMP Play
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Building Bridges Beyond Butte County is a youth-produced podcast from KZFR’s Chico Speaks Initiative that connects young people with diverse artists, educators, organizers, and cultural voices through storytelling, interviews, and music. Created by the GAMEAMP P.L.A.Y. youth group, the series explores arts, culture, wellness, sustainability, and community dignity while empowering youth to share stories and strengthen cultural understanding across communities. 

Episodes

  1. Jun 24

    Culture & Literature - Our Stories Matter

    Faye Palay interviews The Wonderful Sharon Davis about Reading, Writing, and Preserving Cultural Memory. Sharon Davis, is an accomplished author and speaker. Produced by Carlos Casarez, KZFR 90.1 Chico, California

  2. Jun 17

    Faye Palay speaks with Reggae Artist and Traditional African Chief, Paapa Wastik

    "Building Bridges Beyond Butte County welcomes reggae artist and traditional leader Paapa Wastik for a conversation about music, identity, family, and global connection. From the African diaspora and cultural leadership to youth empowerment, healing through rhythm, and the importance of knowing your roots, Paapa shares lessons on unity, purpose, and community across generations." Produced by Carlos Casarez, KZFR 90.1 Chico, California

  3. Jun 10

    Faye Palay speaks with Mr. Lewis a Sacramento Clothing Designer, Gardner and Father of Six

    Faye covers a range of topics from Food, Justice, and Self-Sufficiency. Produced by Carlos Casarez, KZFR 90.1 Chico, California

  4. Jun 3

    Faye Palay Speaks with Local Artists Mazi Noble & Mark Johnson aka. Able Abe

    Produced by Carlos Casarez, KZFR 90.1 Chico, California

  5. May 28

    Faye Palay speaks with filmmaker and educator Daouda Zalle

    "In the debut episode of Building Bridges Beyond Butte County, host Faye Palay speaks with filmmaker and educator Daouda Zalle about storytelling, sound, identity, and creativity across the African diaspora. Originally from Burkina Faso, Daouda shares how stories of resilience from his parents and grandparents shaped his passion for film and inspired his work through Will Power Initiatives. Together, they explore how African culture influences filmmaking through language, music, community values, and representation in media." Produced by Carlos Casarez, KZFR 90.1 Chico, California

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Building Bridges Beyond Butte County is a youth-produced podcast from KZFR’s Chico Speaks Initiative that connects young people with diverse artists, educators, organizers, and cultural voices through storytelling, interviews, and music. Created by the GAMEAMP P.L.A.Y. youth group, the series explores arts, culture, wellness, sustainability, and community dignity while empowering youth to share stories and strengthen cultural understanding across communities. 

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