Portsmouth Community Concerts Presents CeCe Teneal’s Divas of Soul Celebrating the Women of R&B and Soul
March 12, 2027 @ 7:30 pm
$25Friday, March 12, 2027 ~ 7:30 PM
Just a country girl from Florida born in rural Osteen (just outside of Orlando), CeCe Teneal has since brought her music to over 47 countries as the opening act for Buddy Guy, Joe Cocker, Johnny Lang, Betty Wright, Cameo, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Jazmin Sullivan, Fantasia, Maze & Frankie Beverly, and the legendary B.B. King. In addition to DIVAS OF SOUL, CeCe currently tours her soulful and funky originals as well as a celebration of the music of Aretha Franklin to tens of thousands annually at performing arts centers around the United States and onboard multiple luxury cruise lines.
CeCe never envisioned herself as a performer, but having inherited her voice from her mother, the universe had a different plan. Nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’ ”) and 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song (“Danger”). Other accolades include the 2008-2010 Orlando Best Live Band, the 2017 Orlando Music Trailblazer Award, and the honored as the
halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl. In 2022, Mayor Buddy Dyer and MayorJerry Demmings proclaimed September 17th as Annual CeCe Teneal Day in Orlandoand Orange County respectively to celebrate her 20 years of arts and entertainmentcontributions. In 2023 CeCe was honored by Orlando Magic as a Diversity GameChanger for her philanthropic work in Central Florida.
A consummate performer who delivers “whether there’s 5 people or 5,000 in theaudience,” (Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage) CeCe seeks to transcendcultural and generational barriers with her music, and audiences can expect a new albumlater this year to be released on all major streaming platforms and ceceteneal.com.