Junior Scaife
Gospel-infused soul sensation who captivates audiences around the globe.
About
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A native of Auburn, Alabama, Junior Scafie grew up drenched in Gospel, Blues, Choral, and Soul music. As a serene and very observant child, he began singing in his father’s church. Influenced by his musician/educator mother, he began playing piano/organ and directing the choir; by ten he was on to the drum set. In 2012, Junior was awarded a Full-Tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where served as student teacher and staff musician in the Voice/Liberal Arts/Ensemble departments. He is a 2016 graduate of Berklee College of Music.
Junior is the founder of DJ & the Yams, a NYC based quartet steeped in the multi-faceted Afrodiasporic traditions. As a young musical griot, his dedication to social justice through artistic expression has led him to the classroom on many occasions. His teaching experience includes the Highly Emotional Music International Academy of Music (China), Harlem School of the Arts (NYC) and St. George’s School (RI).
Junior recently made his debut as “Set it Off Man” for the Amatuer Night at the world famous Apollo Theater. He has performed both for and with several notable figures and institutions, including The Little Rock Nine, Berry Gordy, Valerie Simpson, Nona Hendryx, Lawrence "Larry" Watson, Jennifer Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Mark Wahlberg, Melonie Daniels, Yolanda Adams, Terri Lyne Carrington, Gabe Roth, Niels Lan Doky, Debbie Sledge, Wanya Morris, AR Rahman, Me’lissa Morgan, Ben Vereen & Alvin Ailey. He was a Top 50 Finalist on the 2014 Season of American Idol.
True to his diverse musical fashion, Junior recently stepped out as a solo artist and released a double-sided 45 vinyl with the West Coast soul label Daptone/Penrose Records.
Music
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