2008 Woodie Awards
RSSZoellner fit for a queen, Grammy winner to sing
By Jessica Zaloom
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: Lifestyle
A contemporary popular culture diva will soon grace the stages of Zoellner Arts Center. She is famous for her Grammy-winning rapping, Oscar-nominated acting and modeling. Any guesses?
Queen Latifah will perform to promote her new album, "Trav'lin Light" Sunday Oct. 21 in Zoellner.
Her new jazz, rhythm and blues album, released on Sept. 25, is being promoted on a national tour. The album illustrates a musical genre similar to her last album, "The Dana Owens Album," released in 2004.
Deborah Sacarakis, director of programs and outreach at Zoellner, chose Latifah as a performer for the guest artist series this year. After seeing the movie, "Living Out Loud," Sacarakis said she was able to see Latifah in a new light.
Sacarakis said she admired her work as a powerful rap artist and now for her performance of jazz and cabaret repertoire.
"Despite her considerable talent, she seems to be very real and personable, not caught up in the diva or star claptrap," Sacarakis said. "I think students should see Queen Latifah's performance if they want to see a good show. Students should see the show if they are interested in seeing how versatile an artist can be."
Nicole Albano, '10, said she thinks Latifah's visit will give students the option to do something entertaining and different around campus.
"I think Queen Latifah is a good choice for an entertainer because she knows both how to give a good solo act and great movie performances many students know," Albano said.
Matt Kilareski, '10, said he thinks Latifah's audience will respond well.
"Queen Latifah is a good entertainer because she can catch audiences' attention and get them involved," Kilareski said.
Rebecca Foreman, '09, agreed Latifah was an appropriate choice.
"Queen Latifah is a great entertainer because she doesn't fit into the typical celebrity mold, and her personality always shines through in all of her performances," Foreman said.
The tickets cost $47-$54 or $42-$48.50 for students and can be purchased at Zoellner. The Oct. 21 performance will begin at 7 p.m. and last for approximately an hour and a half.
Queen Latifah will perform to promote her new album, "Trav'lin Light" Sunday Oct. 21 in Zoellner.
Her new jazz, rhythm and blues album, released on Sept. 25, is being promoted on a national tour. The album illustrates a musical genre similar to her last album, "The Dana Owens Album," released in 2004.
Deborah Sacarakis, director of programs and outreach at Zoellner, chose Latifah as a performer for the guest artist series this year. After seeing the movie, "Living Out Loud," Sacarakis said she was able to see Latifah in a new light.
Sacarakis said she admired her work as a powerful rap artist and now for her performance of jazz and cabaret repertoire.
"Despite her considerable talent, she seems to be very real and personable, not caught up in the diva or star claptrap," Sacarakis said. "I think students should see Queen Latifah's performance if they want to see a good show. Students should see the show if they are interested in seeing how versatile an artist can be."
Nicole Albano, '10, said she thinks Latifah's visit will give students the option to do something entertaining and different around campus.
"I think Queen Latifah is a good choice for an entertainer because she knows both how to give a good solo act and great movie performances many students know," Albano said.
Matt Kilareski, '10, said he thinks Latifah's audience will respond well.
"Queen Latifah is a good entertainer because she can catch audiences' attention and get them involved," Kilareski said.
Rebecca Foreman, '09, agreed Latifah was an appropriate choice.
"Queen Latifah is a great entertainer because she doesn't fit into the typical celebrity mold, and her personality always shines through in all of her performances," Foreman said.
The tickets cost $47-$54 or $42-$48.50 for students and can be purchased at Zoellner. The Oct. 21 performance will begin at 7 p.m. and last for approximately an hour and a half.
