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Betty Joplin on BackStage Pass | Ep. 707

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Lead vocalist Betty Joplin

Grammy nominated and Michigan favorite Betty Joplin lends her vocal styling to some of the greatest standards ever written. WATCH NOW

Enjoy the classics of  "At Last," "Stormy Weather," and more!

Joplin is backed by Larry Barrs, guitar; Jim Alfredson, keyboards; Jeff Shoup, drums.

Recorded at Lansing JazzFest 2015 in the capital city's historic Old Town district.

Watch it at video.wkar.org after first air.

Ep. 707 first air 5/13/16

Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has awarded a grant of $18,000 in support of BackStage Pass from WKAR. The award comes with a challenge to match the MCACA funds with individual contributions.  It's easy to Add Your Support Here.

BackStage Pass is supported in part by
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs
National Endowment for the Arts 
 

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