I wanted to share that this wonderful woman Adrienne Robinson would come to our shows and support our Band .. The Chinyakare Ensemble a Tradtional Zimbabwean Band under the direction of Julia Chigamba. Through the years she would take dance class and she and Will would come to Ashkenaz and support our Shows. She was an lovely lovely woman with so much heart. She is Dancing and Singing in another realm now.  Not forgotten and in my heart and all of our hearts evermore.
I am sending deep condolences from Mike Nealy my husband as well and all the members of the band

 Love
DeLisa

Sending my condolences to the Robinson family during this time and beyond. Without Ms. Ada Rae, there's no Hope Estelle. I'm truly grateful to have met her and been in her presence. I know she's dancing and smiling with God. Her energy will never leave this world as it's being continuously passed on to us each day. I hope you all find peace during this time <3. I love you, Hope. 

-Tyla 

Ada was a darling friend of my heart whom I met not too long ago. I was blessed to be able to exchange late night messages with her during some joyful and difficult times. I absolutely cherished her. She and Will brought joy and healing to my birthday party last summer. Their laughter and love transformed a brother's long estrangement with me. It was a deeply answered prayer that I was able to tell her about. A miracle that I had all but given up hope for.

I know she did great works like this every where she went, being who she was being, shining her light. We had no real business being friends, but we were.

Her Presence lives on, brighter than ever, closer than ever, especially with those close to her. To her beloved family and especially to her children and Will, you have my deepest condolences. 

It's such a weird thing. There's more of her than ever before, I hear her sweet voice and experience that smile that lights my heart and her absence is as great.

That isn't true. It's just that her capacity, her reach now is so far beyond my own capacity to realize that vast amount of love.

May you all keep her radiance warming your heart.

It has been my honor to have been blessed by her love.

To Will and family, we were heart broken when we heard the news of Adrienne's transitioning.  Keeping you in our warmest thoughts as you navigate this most difficult time-and wishing you hope and healing when you are ready.

-JB and Rhoda