Kaaren Ragland

Kaaren Ragland is the founder of the group The Sounds of The Supremes.

Biography
Kaaren Ragland was born in Richmond, Virginia. She attended the Northfield School in Massachusetts, Brown University (BA) and studied acting at Boston University’s School of Fine Arts (MFA) where she also took classes in the Music Department. Ragland's later education included a JD from UCLA. She states that her mother, a well known Virginia educator, always stressed the importance of a well-rounded education.

Career
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.

In 1977, last original and founding member Mary Wilson decided to disband The Supremes and forge a solo career. Wilson hired Ragland for concert tours in the United Kingdom, Europe, South East Asia and Australia.

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.

'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