About RG Karma Rising

Rita Graham's versatile career spans decades of music, in several countries. Beginning in Detroit and Los Angeles jazz clubs, she met Ray Charles in Sydney Australia, 1967. Ray produced her album of jazz standards, "Rita Graham Vibrations" that remains the only album he produced for a female artist on his Tangerine Label.  Rita was a Ray Charles Raelette and was Rita of Rita and The Tiaras whose recording, "Gone With The Wind Is My Love" sold millions of records in The Northern Soul Market in England and other UK countries, since the 70's. 

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The Tiaras were studio singers she never met. Touring with Ray Charles as a Raelette and featured vocalist with Harry James Band and Mercer Ellington's Duke Ellington Orchestra, earned her respect in the music industry as a dynamic performer. As an actor, she originated the role of Coretta Scott King in four productions of the Civil Rights Docu-musical "Selma", Los Angeles 1974, and off Broadway's New Federal Theater,1983. In 2015 she portrayed Lily King in the family blues film, "We Are Kings" opposite the late Blues Legend, Sammy Blue. This foundation eventually opened the door to another passion-storytelling.

 

​Her literary career took form with the publication of Karma Rising in 2011, a supernatural mystery novel that reflects her fascination with reincarnation, history, and human psychology.The story follows Ceeoni Jones, a theater manager who relocates to Starcross Georgia, only to find herself entangled in violence and murder linked to 19th Century Starcross. Through déjà vu experiences and the guidance of a past-life therapist, the protagonist uncovers a century-old web of intrigue and unresolved karma. Graham’s narrative blends suspense with metaphysical themes, offering readers a unique fusion of mystery and spiritual exploration.

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A vivid spontaneous DeJu Vu Experience in Manila, Phillipines,1973 inspired the Karma Rising story.

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Together, Rita Graham’s biography and literary career illustrate the breadth of her artistry. From captivating audiences with her music to engaging readers with her novel, she demonstrates a rare ability to express creativity across different mediums. Karma Rising stands as a testament to her storytelling voice, while her musical legacy underscores her enduring impact on American culture. In both fields, Graham has carved out a space where art, history, and human experience intersect, leaving behind a body of work that resonates with depth and originality.