Rufs 7th Annual Elegant Affair - 12/04/26

Vocalist

Harva Tate began singing at the age of six in her small-town church choir. From an early age, she developed a special affinity for the vocal styles of Natalie Cole, Anita Baker, and Regina Belle, to name a few. A natural talent with a unique voice quality and a vocal range spanning four and a half octaves, Harva demonstrates extraordinary versatility across a variety of musical styles.

Throughout her musical journey, Harva has served as a soloist with the Howard University Community Choir, was a member of the R&B group Reasons, and performed as a background vocalist for the R&B group Life. Her experience also includes serving as an opening act for jazz guitarist and NBA All-Star forward Wayman Tisdale and performing with the Magic City Orchestra under the direction of renowned composer, arranger, writer, and musician Tommy Stewart.

Harva has performed at numerous distinguished events, including the retirement celebration of Congressman Harry Johnston, Chicago’s Black Women’s Expo, and the birthday celebration of Congressman John Conyers. She also regularly sang the National Anthem for the Birmingham Barons and recorded jingles for a Chicago-based Chevrolet dealership. Her performances have extended to various nightclubs and other entertainment venues.

As a recording artist, Harva has released Have a Harva Christmas and Beginning Finally. Her album Beginning Finally is an extraordinary display of her versatility, featuring original selections ranging from the funkiest rhythm and blues to the jazziest of jazz.

Among her honors, Harva has been recognized as an honoree of the Coalition of 100 Black Women and earned First Place in the Florida State Thespian Competition. In addition to her vocal accomplishments, she holds modeling certifications from John Casablancas School of Modeling and Barbizon School of Modeling and has been signed with Model and Talent Management.

Harva is capable of long hours of dedicated work and continually strives for perfection. Above all, her solitary objective remains a message of vocal excellence.

 Guitarist  - Vocalist

Les Paultre is a Haitian-born guitarist, songwriter, and composer whose career spans decades of touring, recording, and live performance. After moving to the United States, Les studied guitar under a mentor who performed with the legendary Ben E. King, launching a musical journey that would lead him to work with some of R&B and jazz’s most respected artists.

During the early years of his musical journey, Les toured with artists such as Ben E. King, known for the timeless classic “Stand By Me”; Archie Bell and the Drells; and Evelyn “Champagne” King, joining her world tour following the success of her famous hit “Shame.”

Throughout his career, Les has recorded or performed with an impressive roster of artists and musicians, including Nona Hendryx, Mr. Cheeks of the Lost Boyz, Doug E. Fresh, Bernard Wright, Tom Browne, Marcus Miller, Bobby Brown, and Toni Terry. His performances have also graced renowned venues including Carnegie Hall, Studio 54, The Ritz, the Copacabana, and The Savoy.

Blending the musical traditions of his Haitian heritage with influences of funk, R&B, jazz, soul, and Caribbean music, Les is recognized for his expressive guitar style, versatility, and passion for his craft.

Today, Les Paultre continues to write, record, and perform, including collaborations with newer artists such as Nathan Mitchell and Vallery Valentine. With a lifetime of experience and an enduring passion for musical excellence, Les brings artistry, versatility, and seasoned musicianship to every stage and recording.