Showcasing her broad vocal range through "Intuition: Songs From The Minds of Women", Alicia Olatuja is coming to Wharton Center’s Pasant Theatre on Wednesday, March 2. Tickets are on sale now through the official Wharton Center Ticket Office, online at whartoncenter.com, or by calling 517-432-2000 or 1-800-WHARTON.
"Intuition: Songs From the Minds of Women" is a celebration of women composers including reinterpretations of works by "Sade," Tracy Chapman and Linda Creed.
Hailed by The New York Times for being “a singer with a strong and luscious tone,” Olatuja has been astounding audiences with her exquisite vocals, artistry and captivating presence since she first came into the national spotlight in 2013, performing as the featured soloist with the "Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir" at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. Combining the earthy with the sublime from jazz to R&B, in 2014 Olatuja came to the attention of the acclaimed composer, arranger and pianist Billy Childs, and was brought on to be part of the touring incarnation of "Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro". Her voice also entranced legendary "Hammond B3" organist Lonnie Smith, who invited her to join his band for events such as the Charlie Parker Festival, BRIC JazzFest and Montreal Jazz Festival.
Olatuja is also one of three featured vocalists on the "Jazz at Lincoln Center" commissioned project, "Songs of Freedom." She is joined by Theo Bleckmann and Dee Dee Bridgewater in exploring the works of Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, and Abbey Lincoln.
“Olatuja possesses a special instrument: a full-bodied tone, precise pitch and personal engagement at the lowest whisper or highest wail." - DownBeat
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