Beyonce and Beyond with Lessie Vonner (Episode 75)
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Bio:
A Grand Prairie, Texas native, Lessie Vonner\u2019s love of music began at a young age when she
picked up the trumpet at eleven. Lessie\u2019s 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 Beyonc\xe9, Jay-Z, Lizzo, Kathy Sledge, and many more. Lessie has
recently received Grammy recognition for her participation on Beyonc\xe9's award-winning music
film \u201cHomecoming\u201d, as well as for her work on the CARTERS\u2019 award-winning \u201cEverything Is Love\u201d
album.