Basic Information

Label: Boogie With The Hook Records
Management: Linda Cunningham
Members: Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keys, Horns. Size of band depends on what kind of show.

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Zakiya Hooker
NORTHERN, CA        Blues / Jazz / R&B

Bio

ZAKIYA HOOKER BIOGRAPHY

At first glance it would seem that Zakiya Hooker was born into the blues. After all, her father is the late great Blues Legend John Lee Hooker. But rather than relying on her father, Zakiya has pursued life and music on her own terms.

In 1991 Zakiya made her first public appearance with her father, John Lee Hooker at the Kaiser Center Theatre in Oakland, California. Since that time Zakiya has gone on to perform on shows with Etta James, John Hammond, Guitar Shor...

Songs

Crossroads
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Keeping It Real
Zakiya Hooker
Keeping It Real
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Stones In My Passway
Zakiya Hooker
Stones In My Passway
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Receipt To Sing The Blues
Zakiya Hooker
Receipt To Sing The Blues
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I Want To Hug You
Zakiya Hooker
I Want To Hug You
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Protect Me From The Blues
Zakiya Hooker
Protect Me From The Blues

Comments

Catfish Hooker And The Taildraggers
Catfish Hooker And The Taildrag...: Us Hookers gotta stick together...Love your music..  Nov 09
Wolfgang Leng - Art, Music & More
Wolfgang Leng - Art, Music & More: Very nice !!!...Blessings - Wolfgang  Nov 07
Jamie King Colton
Jamie King Colton: Zakiya, you've got the magic goin' on!!!  Sep 30
The KHM
The KHM: Love the intro to 'want to hug you', you got some good tunes going here, thank you for the music!  Sep 05
Pat Savage
Pat Savage: Sweet :)  Aug 12
Russ
Russ: Blues on!  May 29
Ricky Alan Ray
Ricky Alan Ray: had to bring in some friends to listen to this. Soulful blues at it's best. Really enjoyed listening to you!  May 07
Angelo Camassa - Music Zone Records
Angelo Camassa - Music Zone Re...: Hi Zakiya...have a nice weekend, Angelo  Mar 26
Catfish Hooker And The Taildraggers
Catfish Hooker And The Taildrag...: The Legend lives on and continues. you are awesome zakiya...  Feb 16
Todd C. Stone
Todd C. Stone: awesome tracks!! blinding stuff!! i love your voice!!  Dec 15

Press

Artist Stats

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Song Plays: 1,842
Visits: 4,518
Video Plays: 551
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Status

Status: Posted a new photo: "" http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/87132425

Blog

Blues Singer Zakiya Hooker "Keeping It Real" with New Album Release today!
Jun 16, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Zakiya Hooker "Keeping It Real" Blues Singer Zakiya Hooker Records New CD with Musicians from South America When a woman sings the blues it is the most natural rhythm on the planet. Who else to better to know and express the anguish of love and pain or the rollercoaster ride of joy and despair than a woman who has the full experience of m...

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