Led by 70’s/’80’s “Supreme”
Kaaren Ragland
The
Supremes’ music personified the Motown Sound
that influenced a generation, which has shown itself
to be one of the most definitive and enduring contributions
to American Pop music history.
Since 1989 The Sounds of the Supremes (the only
group of their type legally endorsed by Motown*)
led by Kaaren Ragland, a former member of original
Supreme Mary Wilson’s 70s/80s group have achieved
a remarkable degree of worldwide success. London’s
What’s On described their incomparable energy
packed show featuring more than 20 hit songs as
“a non-stop bravura performance of immense
vitality” recreating “perfectly the
frenetic style and sound of the original lineup”.
These three American women possess a wealth of experience
in recording, television, cabaret, theater and musicals,
and deliver a fantastic vocal blend on re-worked
Motown classics, standards, contemporary songs,
stylish choreography and unrivaled glamour. In 2002
the Ladies received the “SOUL” award
female by Radio Regenbogen Mannheim/Germany.
KAAREN
RAGLAND
As a member of “The Supremes” from the
late 70s through the 80s Kaaren performed at the
London Palladium, for Her Royal Highness Princess
Margaret, at Europe’s “Pori Jazz Festival”,
the “Bottom Line” in Japan, and on the
“Legends of Rock” stadium tour of Australia
as part of the group’s extensive worldwide
concert appearances.
Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Kaaren studied
acting at the School of Fine Arts, Boston University.
Stage credits include the Broadway musical, “Eubie”
with Cab Calloway, and the New York based National
Shakespeare Company as their featured ingenue. Also,
“Balm in Gilead” and the renown musical,
“The Little Shop of Horrors” in Los
Angeles.
Founding The Sounds of the Supremes in the late
80s with whom she’s appeared in over 40 countries,
Kaaren continues to lead this definitive trio whose
recordings include, Detroit-LA, Live In Germany,
and a notable appearance on the ’95 Mercury/Verve
release by jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, Dis is Da
Drum. The City of Springfield, Illinois, honored
the group in 1998 when the Mayor declared August
21, “Sounds of the Supremes Day”; that
same year, the Australian Entertainment Industry
bestowed a prestigious “Mo Award” on
them. In Germany, Radio Regenborgen recently presented
the ladies with their 2001 “Lifetime Achievement
Award” for keeping the music alive.
KATHY
MERRICK
Born in Washington DC, Kathy attended Howard University
where she majored in drama, music and dance.
As a founding member of international vocal recording
group, Shades of Lace, during the 80s, she appeared
on BET’s “Video Soul”, Don Cornelius’
“Soul Train” and “Showbiz Today”
(CNN). The group was featured in live performance
at the legendary (Live At The) “Apollo”
and at casinos: The Sands, The Dunes and Caesar’s
Palace, Las Vegas.
In the early 90s Kathy’s considerable vocal
talents led to world tours with Boz Scaggs, James
Ingrams and “New Edition’s” Johnny
Gill with whom she also appeared on “The Tonight
Show” and “Arsenio Hall”. Her
sultry good looks led Jeff “Splash”
Kutash to invite Kathy to sing lead vocals in his
“Cover Girls” revue, and Donny Moore’s
“Playboy Girls of Rock-N-Roll”. Kathy
has been a member of The Sounds of the Supremes
since 1997.
ALTHEA BURKHALTER
Althea, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, is a versatile
entertainer who gained early recognition locally
as a member of “Brandywine”, opening
for Philadelphia’s Billy Paul (“Me &
Mrs Jones”).
With formal training at Cuyahoga Community College
for Voice, Piano & Acting, and as a successful
Graduate of the Babizon School of Modeling in her
hometown, Althea has since performed live throughout
the USA, and as a studio singer in Florida for Sunshine
Records.
A resident of Las Vegas, she has notably performed
at the MGM Grand, Mirage, Bally’s and Stardust
to name a few. Prior to joining The Sounds of the
Supremes her stunning, soulful, gospel tinged voice
was a feature of ex-“Checkmate” (“Black
Pearl”), Sonny Charles’ group “The
Emeralds” at the Las Vegas Hilton and Stratosphere
showrooms, and she appeared for a notable period
of time at New York, New York as a member of “Motown”
legends, Martha Reeves & The Vandella’s.
Althea originally joined The Sounds of the Supremes
in 1997.
”The
sound of The Supremes’ music lives on today
with The Sounds of the Supremes performing chart
topping hits such as:
·
YOU KEEP ME HANGING ON
· STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE
· WHERE DID OUR LOVE GO
· LOVE CHILD
· NOTHING BUT HEARTACHES
· REFLECTIONS
· YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE
· BACK IN MY ARMS AGAIN
· BABY LOVE
· FLOY JOY
· NATHAN JONES
· AUTOMATICALLY SUNSHINE
· UP THE LADDER TO THE ROOF
· LOVE IS LIKE AN ITCHING IN MY HEART
· SOMEDAY WE'LL BE TOGETHER
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