Biography

Contact: Bill Zuhdi, Esq.
(405)232-1400 (office)
mail to: bill@billzuhdi.com

Maryliz Justiani: Booking
mail to:maryliz.j@gmail.com

Go to: www.darlaz.com

Reviews:
"Darla's voice is nectar to the ears!"
John Avildsen, Academy Award winning Director of Rocky

"Thanks to Darla Z for being on my show...great voice...a beautiful and talented lady."
Wayne Newton

"Darla is a great singer and a published author...and a beautiful lady, too!"
John Nasshan, KUNV Radio, Las Vegas, Nevada

"I love to hear her sing!"
Buddy Greco

"Tune into Darla Z's Christmas 'Round The World and prepare to be captivated"
Colorado Public Television


Darla Z began her on stage musical career in 2005 opening in concert for Willie Nelson. Since 2005, Darla Z has performed and headlined in Las Vegas numerous times, opened in concert for Wayne Newton in 2007 and starred in three nationally released network television specials (2013-2015) filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada, having prime time broadcasts throughout the U.S., including NYC and LA. In 2015-2016, she performed successful benefit concerts for Pepper’s Ranch Foster Care Community. In 2016, Darla Z put on her disco diva shoes and appeared in concert as the legendary Gap Band’s special guest artist. Currently, she has been working in Las Vegas recording her all original album with co-writer and Producer Ronnie Wilson, Founder of The Gap Band, the famed musical group originating from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Among those who recognize Darla Z’s vocals are extraordinary is the internationally famous celebrity web site Radar Online who published this review of Darla Z’s Love Songs Round the World television special stating, “Acclaimed singer Darla Z... with yet another fantastic tv music special!” And John Avildsen, the famed Academy Award Winning Director of Rocky, wrote about Darla Z that “Darla’s voice is nectar to the ears!” About Darla Z’s appearance as special guest for The Gap Band, Ronnie Wilson, Founder of The Gap Band stated “...Darla’s unique vocals put her up there with the great ones…her show was phenomenal!” Darla Z was featured three times on Radar Online’s “Hot 100" list, being named No 1 on the list.

In 2015, Darla Z was chosen by the Oklahoma History Center and Patti Page’s family to perform Patti Page’s most beloved songs in numerous concerts throughout Oklahoma.
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1. You Take Me Up recording dates: March and May 2019
You Take Me Up UPC Code: 860002090924
Publisher: Songs of catBOX Entertainment/PRO: BMI
Copyright: 2019

Title #2: You Take Me Up
Writer(s): Lyrics by Darla Zuhdi and Music by Darla Zuhdi and Ronnie Wilson
Producers: Darla Z, Ronnie Wilson, Bill Zuhdi, Chuck Foley
Recording Engineer(s): Ron George and Chuck Foley; Mixing Engineer: Chuck Foley; Mastering Engineer: Gil Kaupp

Performers:
Darla Z, Lead Vocals
Ronnie Wilson, Other Vocals
Tyriq Johnson, Rap Vocals
Paul Badia, Keyboards
Chuck Foley, Ukulele, Guitar
Ron George, Bass
Gary Olds, Drums
Alfredo Alvarenga, Percussion

Instrumental Arrangement: Darla Z and Ronnie Wilson
Location of Recording: UNLV Recording Studio, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Date of Recording: August 7, 2017
Format: 44.1 kHz/24-bit
Record Label/Media Company: catBOX Entertainment, Inc.
Songwriter’s Performance Rights Organization: BMI
ISRC Code: QZ-HUF-19-00002


2. Funky Junky Christmas UPC Code: 860002090917
Funky Junky Christmas recording dates: March and May 2019
Publisher: Songs of catBOX Entertainment/PRO: BMI
Copyright: 2019
Writer(s): Lyrics & music by Darla Zuhdi, Music by Ronnie Wilson
Producers: Darla Z, Ronnie Wilson, Bill Zuhdi, Chuck Foley
Recording Engineer(s): Chuck Foley and Ron George; Mixing Engineer: Chuck Foley; Mastering Engineer: Gil Kaupp

Performers:
Tyriq Johnson, Lead Vocal
Darla Z, Ronnie Wilson, Background Vocals
Tyriq Johnson, Rap vocals
Chuck Foley, Guitar
Karlos Elizondo, Trumpet
Rob Mader, Alto, Baritone & Tenor saxes
Curt Miller, Trombone
Robert Shipley, Drums
Willie J. Shorter, Jr., Bass
Jamie Hosmer, Keyboards
Lenny Lopez, Percussion

Horn Arrangement: Dave Eskridge
Instrumental Arrangement: Darla Z and Ronnie Wilson
Date of Recording: March 18, 2019
Format: 44.1 kHz/24-bit
Record Label/Media Company: catBOX Entertainment, Inc.
Songwriter’s Performance Rights Organization: BMI
ISRC Code: QZ-HUF-19-00007