Rhonda Benin & Soulful Strut September 5, 2008

RHONDA BENIN & SOULFUL STRUT!

With a voice described as sweet, sultry, like caramel sweetened with honey, Rhonda Benin is enjoying a full and versatile musical career. Rhonda began her career as a member of the Los Angeles based jazz trio “Sound of Soul”. Rhonda is a founding member of Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir (CHC), an internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble performing African American roots music. The group has toured over 13 countries. In 1997 CHC was nominated for a GRAMMY for their CD, "Shakin a Tail Feather" with bluesmen Taj Mahal and Eric Bibb. She appeared in ACT’s production of “Gospel at Colonus” and, The Oakland Ensemble Theatre’s “MLK we are the dream.” She also collaborated with South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela on Dimensions Dance Theatre’s production of “People of the Zozo’s.”

“Benin gives each tune just what it needs.” - Andy Gilbert - Contra Costa Times 2005

"Rhonda Benin's voice is soulful, jazzy, classy, and sassy! Ms. Benin is the real deal. " - Larry Batiste, 2007

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