Episode 75

Beyonce and Beyond with Lessie Vonner (Episode 75)

Published on: 10th November, 2020

Connect with Lessie Here: https://www.instagram.com/lessievtrumpet/

Support her causes here: upbeatnyc.org

Bio:

A Grand Prairie, Texas native, Lessie Vonner’s love of music began at a young age when she

picked up the trumpet at eleven. Lessie’s passion encouraged her to pursue a music education at

the renowned Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts in Dallas,

and she eventually chose to attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New

York City. She currently performs in many venues throughout NYC and has performed in various

music scenes across the world. She also performs in numerous groups around the city and has

worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Lizzo, Kathy Sledge, and many more. Lessie has

recently received Grammy recognition for her participation on Beyoncé's award-winning music

film “Homecoming”, as well as for her work on the CARTERS’ award-winning “Everything Is Love”

album.

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Created in 2016 by Darrian Douglas, The Working Artist Project is a podcast that sheds light on the realities facing today’s working creatives. The podcast provides lovers of the arts with an up-close look at the lives of their favorite performers.