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!
I had the pleasure of seeing Janelle Monae on her Dirty Computer tour this past Wednesday at the Edgefield McMenamins. This was my first time seeing her live and it was awesome. Just getting to hear her do Jidenna’s part from “Yoga” was worth the cost of admission. But if you didn’t get to attend, … More Janelle Monae Dirty Computer Tour–Pride Edition
I recorded a few Leonard Cohen songs after he passed away. In looking back, it appears I only posted them to my youtube and facebook, but not this, my official site. So, I am belatedly posting them here. I chose three of my favorites: Sisters of Mercy, Winter Lady, and Stories of the Street. The … More Leonard Cohen Songs
In the week following the election of Donald Trump, I have found myself pulled toward the former protest music of the white working class. How did we get from Hazel Dickens to Donald Trump? Hazel Dickens spoke out against the elites, gave a voice to working class (whether they themselves were wage-earners or not) women … More Rebel Girl (Joe Hill, Hazel Dickens)
