Alicia Olatuja

Alicia Olatuja
July 11-15 @ 8:30 & 11pm

"Olatuja possesses a special instrument: a full-bodied tone, precise pitch and personal engagement at the lowest whisper or highest wail." -Downbeat
Praised by the New York Times as ???a singer with a strong and luscious tone and an amiably regal presence on stage,??? St. Louis native Alicia Olatuja has been astounding audiences with her exquisite vocals and artistic versatility. She entered the national spotlight performing at President Obama???s Second Inaugural. In addition to touring with her band in support of her first solo album, Timeless (2014), Alicia has performed around the world alongside Chaka Khan, BeBe Winans, Christian McBride, and Dr. Lonnie Smith, as well as being a featured vocalist with composer/pianist Billy Childs??? ???Map to the Treasure: Reimagining Laura Nyro??? project.