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
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Damn Your Eyes - Live
Zakiya Hooker
Damn Your Eyes - Live

Comments

tony lee king
tony lee king: It is realy nice what i hear there...keep rockin' ...TLK  Aug 19
Mary Topaz
Mary Topaz: Zakiya, very nice, fun and SMOOTH. I grew up listening to the Blues. Your songs and video brought back wonderful memories of my Mother and her parties. Sincere BLESSINGS (~_~)  Apr 23
Sol
Sol: much respect! peace  Apr 20
R.D. Olson  "THE REAL DEAL"
R.D. Olson "THE REAL DEAL": Hi< thanks so much for your friendship here and facebook!! I met your Dad back stage at a show in 1979 I was working with Luther Allison as a drummer than.If you ever find yourself in need of a harp player or a drummer...  Mar 19
GhostBeauty
GhostBeauty: I have loved ya since the day I met you in Marin. You have my total support! Just ask, I will be there for your street team support and pic taking pleasure.... all for free, from the bottom of my heart! Music Therapy has ...  Jan 20
Cross the Border
Cross the Border: Smoooooooooooooooooth voice, lass you have in your possession a loveable vocal! Stoo  Jan 14
Keith Curtis
Keith Curtis: Zakiya, You have an absolutely fabulous voice. I really love the sound. We need more of this kind of sound. The band is right there with you. Keep it up.  Jan 10
Cat Wells
Cat Wells: Nice to stumble upon you here. What a treat for the ears! Cheers, Cat Wells  Jan 09
Paola Ronci - singer/songwriter
Paola Ronci - singer/songwriter: Hi Zakiya!!!! Good sound, feeling, voice!!!! Wonderful Blues!!! A very special great from Rome Paola  Jan 08
The Bobby Young Project
The Bobby Young Project: Hey! I just realized that's me on "Receipt". Thanks for posting that one.  Dec 19

Press

Chart Position

Blues charts
for NORTHERN, CA.

Artist Stats

Fans: 9237
Song Plays: 890
Visits: 2194
Video Plays: 329
Widget Hits: 20672

Status

Twitter_icon_for_status: Check out - Zakiya Hooker shares her LOVE for the BLUES! Feb 06 @ 8:00PM http://tinyurl.com/yk9e39h

Blog

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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 o...

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