The Sounds of the Supremes™
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™ 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. The sound of The Supremes' music lives on today with The Sounds of the Supremes™.

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 of the City declared August 21, "Sounds of the Supremes Day"; that same year, the Australian Entertainment Industry bestowed a prestigious "Mo Award" on them, and in 2002, Radio Regenborgen, (Germany) presented the ladies with their 2001 "Lifetime Achievement Award" for keeping the music alive.

ROBERTA FREEMAN
Roberta was born in New York and began singing at a very early age. During her professional career she has sung “live” with some of the greatest artists in the world of music including; Pink Floyd, Joe Cocker, Lenny Kravitz, Nile Rodgers, John Mellencamp, Taylor Dayne & Keb Mo.

After relocating to Los Angeles in the early ‘90’s she joined legendary rock group, Guns & Roses, touring the world with them during the height of their popularity between 1991 and 1993. Roberta has since performed on many hit records, notably with Eddie Money, Meatloaf, Kiss, BB King & Dave Lee Roth, and has appeared on Television and in Videos with Aretha Franklin, Bee Gees, Black Crows, Gloria Gaynor, Freda Payne, also with the late great Lou Rawls.
In 2002 Roberta’s strong vocal talents and attractive good looks brought her to the attention of original “Supreme” Mary Wilson, who hired her to perform as a member of her new millennium “Supremes” in Hong Kong, Japan, South America and throughout the U.S.A. Roberta is the newest member of The Sounds of The Supremes™..

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.

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