THE MUSIC...
Music
has the power to embolden a wide and diverse range of human emotions from joy
to sadness, celebration to sorrow, excitement to reflection. It is possibly the
singular most influence on humanity and how people share their hopes, destinies
and desires.
Music has always been a critical component of the aaduna universe. While we extol the power of the “word” and the enriching contours of the visual arts, it is acknowledged that music is a uplifting core of aaduna live events and is always the backdrop when putting together any issue.
The October 27th 2022 gala fundraiser at the Cayuga Museum’s Carriage House Theater in Auburn, NY will once again give our audience the freedom to “shake that thang.”
Here are the musicians who will bring their “chops” to further elevate words to even higher levels.
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Bernard Williford, a multi-instrumentalist keyboardist who plays bass, guitar, flute, trumpet and can lay down a mean set of vocals, is musical director for aaduna’s October 2022 gala fundraiser where he will be playing with members of his former group, Trumptight 315. Berny currently works for Syracuse University’s after school program; serves as minister of music for the Salvation Army Citadel, and also is the music producer for "Mate Masie" along with griot Vanessa Johnson. He has worked doing sound reinforcement with major international groups such as Earth Wind and Fire, Kool & the Gang, Parliament Funkadelic, as well as the playing at the New York State Fair for 10 years. Berny states, “I love the direction that the music industry has taken me and have had the pleasure of playing all across the nation and even outside of the country. He can be reached at bernywilliford@gmail.com or 315.254.5539.
Jamar Lacey, drummer, has been playing out with his father James Lacey since the age of 19.
Jamar developed a passion for playing
drums in the church and also from his participation in a 6th grade band. He has
played with several bands in the Syracuse area including Rodney King's
Nightlife and Sammy award winning Stevie Wolf and The Blues Express band. Jamar
is one the founders of the Syracuse, NY top band, Trumptight 315.
Don Clark born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania is the second of 10 boys and his oldest brother was the bass player for Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes for 25 years before passing away in 2008. Don has played with some of the finest musicians and bands in the Philly area, Syracuse and is currently playing guitar and musical director for Trumptight 315. Don has also been and still is the front man and guitar player for the Bobby Green's band, A Cut Above.
Belinda Jones started singing as a young child in church and from there she began singing in an all-ladies group called, Ladies of Soul. For the past 10 years, Belinda has been singing as the lead female singer alongside her husband, the male lead singer Eric Love Jones, in the band Trumptight 315. Ms. Jones states, “ I love singing and I will continue to share my gift by the grace of my mother to the world!”
James Lacey better known as Pop has been the bass player for Trumptight 315 for the pass 7 - 8 years. James has resided in Syracuse for the past thirty years and has been playing bass probably for the same length of time. And in his humble and gracious manner and style states, I am also glad to be a part of this special occasion. Thank you.”
ATTENTION!
The Bernie Williford Band opens the event at 6PM on October 27th aaduna's 6th Annual Fundraiser Gala, "Celebrating the Legacy of Harriet Tubman in the Spirit of the Harlem Renaissance..."
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