Zoetic and the CCM Coconut Tree (Jesus Revolution, The Jesus Music)

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Kierstyn St. John, founder/songwriter/producer for the Christian jazz-pop fusion duo Zoetic, joins Melvin to discuss all things Christian Contemporary Music (CCM)! First, Melvin interviews Kierstyn about the Zoetic project, their mix of musical genre, and comfortability with challenging lyrics. Following this, the two discuss two films, Jesus Revolution and The Jesus Music, and how they showcase a semi-CCM-industry-self-portrait on the birthplace of CCM and it’s continued development over the decades. Following this, and using the films as a foundation, Melvin asks Kierstyn whether the CCM “vibes” are good, if CCM can overcome the problems she perceives in the industry, and what has her excited for the current world of CCM.

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