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Friday, May 25, 2012

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Vibraphonist and vocalist Roy Ayers has influenced a range of musicians, including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Fela Kuti. He's known as one of the most sampled artists in hip hop. Roy Ayers talks about this weekend's performance for the Kente Arts Alliance Jazz Royalty series, and one local DJ talks about how Ayers’ music inspires his beats.
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Vibraphonist and vocalist Roy Ayers talks about being the most sampled artist in hip hop.

Vibraphonist and vocalist Roy Ayers has influenced a range of musicians, including Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu and Fela Kuti. He's known as one of the most sampled artists in hip hop. Roy Ayers talks about this weekend's performance for the Kente Arts Alliance Jazz Royalty series, and one local DJ talks about how Ayers’ music inspires his beats.

 

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