- Jevetta Steele
Jevetta Steele is an
African American gospel music singer.Biography
Steele is originally from
Gary, Indiana , though she has lived inMinneapolis now for many years. She originally migrated to the Twin Cities to become a criminal lawyer [http://www.thesteelesmusic.com/jevetta/ jevetta2007 ] ] , although music and stage would eventually became her destined paths. In addition to her successful solo career, Steele is a member of the acclaimed gospel groupThe Steeles . Jevetta Steele is married and is a mother to three children [Ihttp://www.thesteelesmusic.com/jevetta/] .Musical career
In
1985 , Steele landed the lead role ofIsmene in the touring show,The Gospel at Colonus . She went on to appear in productions ofSmokey Joe's Cafe ,Don't Bother Me...I Can't Cope ,Ain't Misbehavin' , Crowns, andDouble Infidelities . She recently composed the musical,Two Queens, One Castle , which opened to rave reviews.Jevetta Steele has also been featured on several soundtracks. Her most famous song is "
Calling You " from the movieBagdad Café ; the song was nominated for anAcademy Award . Steele can also be heard on theCorrina, Corrina soundtrack.She has recorded and toured with such legends as
Prince , George Clinton,10,000 Maniacs , andMavis Staples . She appeared on theMemorial Beach album, recorded by the legendary Norwegian groupa-ha , performing backing vocals on the songs "Lie Down in Darkness" and "Move to Memphis." Her most recent album is a collection of original and classic jazz selections called "My Heart".Albums
* Jevetta Steele (1988)
* Hold Me (EP) (1992)
* Here It Is (1993)
* My Heart (2006)References
External links
* [http://www.theatermania.com/content/news.cfm/story/2718 Two Queens One Castle Review] (Theater News)http://www.thesteelesmusic.com/jevetta/ (Jevetta Steele's Website)
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