Zakiya Hooker: ZAKIYA HOOKER

Event Description

Being the daughter of living blues legend John Lee Hooker, Zakiya Hooker is quite familiar with the blues. To choose to follow in his footsteps is a major undertaking. But rather than relying on her father, Zakiya has pursued life, and music, on her own terms, overcoming personal tragedy and skepticism along the way. A strong and versatile vocalist, Zakiya has carved out a market for herself.
To see Zakiya’s show is a sheer treat. Backed by some of the top names in the blues world, she puts on a witty, funny, emotional and most of all entertaining show. Her music has given her the opportunity to perform for fans the world over. Zakiya Hooker is John Lee Hooker’s living legacy and she is carrying her father’s seminal blues torch confidently into the new millennium.