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Grupo Aye on BackStage Pass | Ep. 717

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Stacy Hoxsey
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Grupo Aye on BackStage Pass.

Grand Rapids-based group brings salsa to JazzFest 2015 with “Mama Kiyelele” and more. WATCH NOW

Grand Rapids-based Grupo Ayé brings a high energy salsa influence to the 2015 Lansing JazzFest stage. Their infectious sound features brass, vocals, piano, bongos, drums, and more. Songs include: “Mama Kiyelele,” “Guajiro de Corazon,” and “Llego` la Banda.”

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

Watch at video.wkar.org following the broadcast.

Ep. 717 first air 7/20/16.

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 byMichigan State University Federal Credit UnionMichigan Council for Arts & Cultural AffairsNational Endowment for the Arts.

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