The creators of ‘Zapateando Juyayay’ are in mourning: Jaime Díaz, founder of the Jayac group, dies

With a message of condolence, the members of Jayak confirmed this Friday the death of its founder Jaime Diaz. With this unfortunate news, Ecuadorian folklore dresses in mourning.

Get to know Jayac, the Ecuadorian group that performs ‘Zapateando Juyayay’, a song that reached Will Smith

“He fought to the last like the warrior he is and God decided to take him to be part of his choir of angels”they wrote on their official Facebook account.

“On behalf of the Flia. Díaz Maigua and JAYAC La Fuerza del Canto want to thank everyone for their words of support in this moment of pain…”they said.

His remains are being veiled in the coliseum of the parish of Zámbiza. “Your legacy will continue and your cry will never go out! Peace in your grave dear friend and brother…”.

Díaz was the founder of Jayac, authors of the well-known theme Zapatando Juyayay. The musician handled the wind instruments of the group.

Jayac in Kichwa means sweet and sour, spicy, noble and strong.

On social networks, friends, colleagues and characters from the media expressed their message of regret. One of them was Jorge Yunda, former mayor of Quito

“Sadness fills me this morning when I learn that my friend and colleague, musician Jaime Díaz, has hung up his quena forever”Yunda wrote on Twitter,

Meanwhile, Manuela Daquilema thanked for the moments of joy through the strength of the song. “As your song said “Where you are you will be happy”. May your legacy transcend in time and space. Jayac the strength of the song”.

The Pichincha Prefecture also conveyed its condolences to family and colleagues. (YO)