LaRhonda Steele (Portland Blues Legend)

Midnight Lightning by Laura Veirs

Mar 21, 201837:06Health

LaRhonda Steele's musical journey started in Oklahoma where she sang a solo in church for the first time at age 13. LaRhonda is best known for her leadership of the Portland Oregon Interfaith Gospel Choir and for her col...

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