Vancouver band Queer As Funk is celebrating its 10th anniversary amid weekend Pride celebrations in the city.
“We feel very lucky that our band has been able to continue on as strong and as long as we have,” said vocalist Connie Buna.
“Over the years our purpose has sharpened and our musical abilities have elevated … and we’re really excited to share that.”
Queer As Funk started when nine musicians came together to create what they describe as a safe musical space for the queer community in Vancouver.
Music with a mission
Trumpeter Allison Gorman is credited with coming up with the idea for Queer As Funk.
Buna says Gorman thought the band would be
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