"Rhonda Ross’s music is wholehearted, passionate and wildly intelligent. She describes herself as a social artist who makes “grown folk music’. Her lyrics convey a powerful message and her voice, well, it’s impeccable. To watch her perform is unbelievably inspiring."
- PonderRosa Studios, Lafayette, NJ
RHONDA ROSS BIOGRAPHY
Singer-songwriter, Rhonda Ross, is an international Social-Artist, who explores the social environment around her and her relationship to it – questioning constructions of race, gender, sexuality and spirituality through her lyrics. Her original music lives in the gap between jazz, funk and gospel while her lyrics delve into life’s biggest questions and answers. From racism, sexism, and homophobia to the never-ending quest for self-love and deeper spirituality, Rhonda uses her music to ask “In the midst of THIS, how can we still be free?”
Rhonda headlined one of President Obama’s 2nd Inaugural Balls, and later performed to standing ovations and rave reviews at The Hollywood Bowl, The Montreal International Jazz Festival, Wolf Trap, and The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Rhonda’s live performance will thoroughly entertain you and move you to the point of tears – all while inspiring you to believe that you can do or be anything!
Rhonda’s music is based in traditional jazz, but pulls from the entire African diaspora. Songs like: “Nobody’s Business” – a groovy, bass-led reminder that “your joy comes from the inside and that it’s nobody else’s job to make you happy” and “Summer Day” – an upbeat realization that even after the harshest winter, the sun will re-emerge and “the buds of hope can still bloom”.
Rhonda’s music flows straight from her essence and her bright spirit uplifts everyone in the room. With a crown of natural hair, Rhonda graces the stage with the gravitas and glamour of a modern-day queen. As the only child between Diana Ross and Motown Founder Berry Gordy, it has become evident that Rhonda not only has the talent, but the significance to carry on her parents’ legacy, all the while establishing her own unique musical destination.
RHONDA ROSS
The singer-Songwriter
