I use different members but my current compliment includes Bass, Drums, Guitars (2) and Keys. Right now my musicians are Bobby Young, Marlon Green, Lloyd Gregory, London and Cliff Gamble.
Influences
For grace, style and elegance, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughn, Lena Horne and Judy Garland. For the blueprint on how to entertain, Tina Turner, Annie Lennox, Cher and Bette Midler. For the art of elegant outrageous, Pattie Labelle. For the art of sheer harmonies, The Emotions. My favorite young group "TLC". All Power To The Women !!!!
Zakiya made her debut performance in 1991 with her dad, John Lee Hooker, at the Kaiser Center Theatre in Oakland, CA. Since that time Zakiya has gone on to perform on shows with the likes of Etta James, Charles Brown, John Hammond, Taj Mahal and many more.
Zakiya has performed internationally in Paris, Amsterdam, London and Switzerland. Zakiya has performed at the world famous Filmore Auditorium, The San Francisco Blues Festival and The Monterey Jazz & Blues Festival. She has been on the cover of several well known trade magazines including Billboard Magazine. Zakiya’s voice can be heard on advertisements for Lexus and AIWA, also on the soundtrack of the movie Chalk, which recently won both the Camera d’Or at Cannes and Grand Prize at the Sundance Film Festival in San Francisco.
A strong and versatile vocalist, Zakiya has carved out a market for herself. The Jazzy Blues sound takes you in and out of songs like Hey Lady, Baby you Busted, New Orleans Rain and Protect me from the Blues. The songs are from her debut European CD “Another Generation of the Blues” and her second International release on Pointblank/Virgin, “Flavors of the Blues”. In 2003 Zakiya released a live CD in Buenos Aires, Argentina “Colors Of The Blues. She is now working on her fourth CD, which will also be recorded in South America.
So nice to see you on myspace, thank you for accepting. Looks like you are doing great, however, I am very sorry to hear about your brother Robert. Peggy called me and told me about Robert from Hendersonville, TN where she lives with her husband, Rick. We are in touch alot. She said Archie called her from Memphis and told her. I would love to see you at Biscuits and Blues on the 14th. I have to see what the work schedule holds for me this next week. Send me a comment. All my love and best wishes to you Zakiya, Heidi
Yes Eileen is right. I said that on purpose though. Today my lady friend, fly those friendly skies and keep them blue with a remarkable vision. I so love what you shared about a sense of a "Going Home" party. I have no fear of departure from this place called Earth. My fear is losing and have lost those I love. But I always try and remember, it will not be long until we embrace them once again. Think of all their beauty and we will celebrate with utter abandon! Your are deep in my heart and prayers. †
Isn't is protected BY THE BLUES? They help me through. Sorry to hear about your brother. I've lost 3 family members in only 4 years and this Christmas I'll be playing a lot of blues music to help me through. God bless you and stay strong, I know you will
God Bless you and your family. Robert is blessed I am sure. Yet may you be PROTECTED FROM THE BLUES darlin'. As much as possible. With my love and prayers lady,
Bienvenidos a todos los que nuevamente estan entrando en mi mundo space. De apoco va tomando forma y de a poco lo estamos armando. por cualquier tipo de consulta comunicarse a alambreprensa@gmail.com saludos.
HALO my BeautiFULL Zakiya. I was at Biscuits and Blues last eve. It was FANTASTIC, with the exception, you not being on the stage and doin' what you do which is oh.....somethin' else that's wonderful. We all missed you but I danced a dance in your honor. It was a good one. PROMISE! Love ya Lady~
I need your music to soothe my angry soul today. And will see and have the gift of hearing you live soon dear one. BLESSINGS....BIG ONES! And love to you~
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