Hi there, my name is Kira Lesley and I am a Portland-born singer-songwriter who has performed at many local haunts, including OMSI After Dark, Alberta Street Public House, and Portland Pride. This is my official web site. Thank you for stopping by. Feel free to leave a respectful note, or join my mailing list!
As the horrific invasion of Ukraine drags on, I would like to share with you a song that held great meaning for my grandparents, Peter and Helen (Sochansky) Stavrakis. “Dark Night” or “Dark is the Night” was a very popular and widely-known song in the countries of the former Soviet Union, although it is largely … More Dark Night in Ukraine
Let me be clear: my life and DMX’s life could not have been more different. But we did share something important: addiction, and spiritual longing. … More RIP DMX
I study history for many reasons–to understand the present, to see what has been tried and what has succeeded, and because it makes me feel spiritually connected to my fellow human travelers, past, present and future. Sadly, I do not study history to ensure it does not repeat itself. Much as I wish it could, … More El Paso, Dayton and American History
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