KEXP: Yaya Bey - merlot and grigio (Live on KEXP)

Yaya Bey − merlot and grigio (Live on KEXP)

Yaya Bey delivers a laid-back yet stirring performance of “merlot and grigio” live from KEXP’s Seattle studio on September 23, 2025. Hadaiyah Bey’s smooth vocals are front and center, backed by Charles Wilson on drums, Hope Nwachukwu on keys and Sweet Corey-Bey on bass, all hosted by Larry Mizell Jr.

Behind the scenes, Kevin Suggs handled audio engineering, Matt Ogaz took care of mastering, and Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht ran cameras, with Carlos Cruz on the edit. Catch more music at yayabey.bandcamp.com or kexp.org—and don’t forget to join the KEXP YouTube channel for extra perks!

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