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While at Boston University Ragland auditioned for the National Shakespeare Company in New York and became the first African-American ingenue appearing as Silvia in The Two Gentlemen of Verona , Jessica in The Merchant of Venice and Marianne in The Miser. She later appeared in multiple productions of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" at the Mark Taper Forum and Huntington Hartford in Los Angeles and the Buffalo Studio Arena in Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. After Ragland moved to Los Angeles she appeared |
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multiple times as a vocalist at The Improv, a well-known venue in LA, amongst up & coming comics Richard Lewis, Jay Leno and Robin Williams. |
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| ⚫ | Ragland appeared in the National Touring production of "Eubie" with [[Cab Calloway]], and in productions of "[[Little Shop of Horrors (musical)|Little Shop of Horrors]]" and "[[Balm in Gilead]]" in [[Los Angeles]] amongst other productions. During this time Ragland appeared in over 20 National commercial spots and various tv/film supporting roles. |
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In 1977, last original and founding member [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] decided to disband The Supremes and forge a solo career. Wilson |
In 1977, last original and founding member [[Mary Wilson (singer)|Mary Wilson]] decided to disband The Supremes and forge a solo career. However, as she had multiple contracts for the group with major promoters worldwide, Wilson contracted Ragland in December of 1977 as a member of the group for [[concert tour]]s in the [[United Kingdom]], [[Europe]], [[South East Asia]] and [[Australia]]throughout 1978. Ragland was recommended to Wilson by Phil Moore, a well-known African-American arranger from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Lena Horne days, who had prepared arrangements for The Supremes. Ragland worked with Wilson 8 1/2 Years intermittently. |
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Late in 1989, Ragland formed a group called "The Sounds of the Supremes" with whom she has appeared in over 70 countries around the world in both Concerts, television and Charity events |
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Late in 1989, Ragland formed a group called "The Sounds of the Supremes" with whom she has appeared in over 70 countries around the world in both Concert and Charity events. Wilson attempted to prevent her using the name "The Sounds of the Supremes” in a court action in 1996. The lawsuit was filed against [[Lynda Laurence]], [[Scherrie Payne]], Ragland, and Hollis Paysuer, who were using the Supremes name. In 1999, Wilson lost the lawsuit against the group after suing Ragland, Laurence, Payne, and Paysuer for using the Supremes name.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1999-07-07-9907080124-story.html|title=Mary Wilson loses appeal in Supremes trademark lawsuit|date=July 7, 1999|work=[[Chicago Tribune]]|access-date=December 24, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SKdWAAAAIBAJ&dq=%22Former+Ladies+of+the+Supremes%22&pg=PA5&article_id=3362,3913654 |first=Paxton Paxton|last=Media Group, LLC|publisher=Paxton Paxton Media Group, LLC|via=Google Books|access-date=December 24, 2023|date=July 7, 1999|title=The Rochester Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-10-ca-34445-story.html|title=POP/ROCK|date=February 10, 1996|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=December 24, 2023}}</ref> |
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and continues to do so. (See Face book The Sounds of the Supremes) |
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Awards & Recognition: |
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Acting: |
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Drama-Logue Critic's Award |
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Balm in Gilead Outstanding Performance in Theater 1983 |
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LA Weekly |
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Balm in Gukead |
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Seasons Reasons with Carl Anderson |
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Music: |
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1998 Mo Award Australia |
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2002 Radio Regenbogen Germany |
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*15. "[[I Hear a Symphony]]" |
*15. "[[I Hear a Symphony]]" |
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*16. Symphony Reprise |
*16. Symphony Reprise |
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Live in Germany/ The Sounds of the Supremes |
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Detroit/LA Linda, Kaaren & Hollis |
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Dis is Da Drum Herbie Hancock |
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References |
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Facebook The Sounds of the Supremes |
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BBC Interviews |
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US Federal Ct Summary Judgement 1996 |
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Kaaren Ragland is the founder of the group The Sounds of The Supremes.
Biography
Kaaren Ragland was born in
UCLA. She states that her mother, a well known Virginia
educator, always stressed the importance of a well-rounded education.
Career
While at Boston University Ragland auditioned for the National Shakespeare Company in New York and became the first African-American ingenue appearing as Silvia in The Two Gentlemen of Verona , Jessica in The Merchant of Venice and Marianne in The Miser. She later appeared in multiple productions of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" at the Mark Taper Forum and Huntington Hartford in Los Angeles and the Buffalo Studio Arena in Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. After Ragland moved to Los Angeles she appeared multiple times as a vocalist at The Improv, a well-known venue in LA, amongst up & coming comics Richard Lewis, Jay Leno and Robin Williams.
Ragland appeared in the National Touring production of "Eubie" with Cab Calloway, and in productions of "Little Shop of Horrors" and "Balm in Gilead" in Los Angeles amongst other productions. During this time Ragland appeared in over 20 National commercial spots and various tv/film supporting roles.
In 1977, last original and founding member
South East Asia and Australiathroughout
1978. Ragland was recommended to Wilson by Phil Moore, a well-known African-American arranger from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/Lena Horne days, who had prepared arrangements for The Supremes. Ragland worked with Wilson 8 1/2 Years intermittently.
Late in 1989, Ragland formed a group called "The Sounds of the Supremes" with whom she has appeared in over 70 countries around the world in both Concerts, television and Charity events and continues to do so. (See Face book The Sounds of the Supremes)
Awards & Recognition:
Acting: Drama-Logue Critic's Award Balm in Gilead Outstanding Performance in Theater 1983 LA Weekly Balm in Gukead Seasons Reasons with Carl Anderson
Music: 1998 Mo Award Australia 2002 Radio Regenbogen Germany
'Sounds of the Supremes' Personnel
- Kaaren Ragland, Althea Burkhalter, Angel Rose
- Former members: Roberta Freeman, Van Jewel, Wendy Smith, Hollis Payseur, Kathy Merrick, Amy Keys
Albums
Live At The Highclere Castle (2007)
- 1. Symphony
- 2. You Keep Me Hanging On
- 3. Where Did Our Love Go
- 4. Love Child
- 5. Love Is Here And Now You're Gone
- 6. Reflections
- 7. Stoned Love
- 8. "You Can't Hurry Love"
- 9. Come See About Me
- 10. Back In My Arms Again
- 11. Baby Love
- 12. Love Is Like an Itching in My Heart
- 13. Stop In The Name Of Love
- 14. Someday We'll Be Together
- 15. "I Hear a Symphony"
- 16. Symphony Reprise
Live in Germany/ The Sounds of the Supremes Detroit/LA Linda, Kaaren & Hollis
Dis is Da Drum Herbie Hancock
References
Facebook The Sounds of the Supremes BBC Interviews US Federal Ct Summary Judgement 1996
References
External links
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