Onita Sanders is a unique artist
who performs as a harpist and vocalist in a variety of genres. Her styles
include Classical, popular, folk, church to smooth jazz and electronic. Truly
an eclectic performer, Ms Sanders can adapt music to almost any setting and
special occasion. Onita Jackie Sanders graduated from Cass Technical High
School. She received a B.S. in Education from Wayne State University. Onita
has received formal training in harp from Velma Froude and Harvi Griffin,
voice from Celeste Cole and Avery Crew, piano from Julius Chajas and Albert
Filmore and jazz from Bess Bonnier and Matt Michaels.
An accomplished musician, Onita is listed as a Performing Educator with Wolf
Trap Early Education, Omniarts in Education, and Young Audiences of Michigan.
Onita has been honored as one of the outstanding women in music by the Top
Ladies of Distinction Organization. She performed for various events including
Kalamazoo New Years Fest, Pinecrest Children's Concert Series in Lansing Michigan,
and the Black History Celebration at Northwood University & Moff Community
College. Onita is the featured Harpist for Aretha Franklin's "I'll Fly Away"
on Arista Records Tribute to Princess Diana.
Onita Sanders - Harp