
Darla
Z is a singer and songwriter who has written over thirty songs, many of
which she has recorded in studio in Las Vegas, Nevada. Whether she is
singing someone else’s songs or her own, the audience is always thrilled.
In October, 2005, Darla Zuhdi made her singing debut
before
a packed audience of over 7,500 people as opening act
for country legend Willie
Nelson.
During her over forty minute performance, she sang one of her original
songs,
Why’d You Go, as well as
many country classics.
Darla was
Wayne Newton's special guest at a concert at First Council Casino on
August 15, 2008. During this concert, Darla sang several of her original
songs and
other material, including You
Belong To Me, Unchained
Melody and
This Magic
Moment. An
excerpt of her appearance at First Council can be heard and viewed
by clicking here. Darla has played to packed houses at Sam’s Town, Las
Vegas, in
August and November of 2007. Famed
singer Buddy Greco, with two gold records
of his own and 67 albums, has written about Darla that he, “loves to hear
her sing!”
Bob
Rozario,
of Las Vegas, Nevada, is the conductor, pianist, and arranger of her songs
on her CD, All About Love.
Rozario is best known
for his work with legendary Bobby
Darin where he served as Darin’s musical conductor, arranger and pianist
for years.
Rozario has also worked with Donny and Marie Osmond, Tony Orlando, Vic
Damone
and many other musical greats. Rozario's arrangements of Darla's original
songs on
All About Love,
including Sweet
Destiny (which
she co-wrote with husband Bill Zuhdi),
Only Love and
Don't Let Love Pass Us By,
and cover songs
The Night They Drove Old
Dixie Down and
500 Miles perfectly
blend Darla's unique vocal style and country roots
with Rozario's extensive background in swing and jazz.
Darla had
another hour interview on KUNV in August, 2008, on John Nasshan's show,
Arts Alive, which was broadcast in Las Vegas on August 15, 2008. An hour
interview
with Darla was broadcast New Year's Eve in Las Vegas, December 31, 2007,
on KUNV 91.5 FM. During the interview, Darla sang live two original songs
and songs from her CD were broadcast.
Over the
past couple of years, Darla has sung her version of God
Bless America before
sold-out
audiences at boxing events at Remington Park Casino, Oklahoma and other
venues. Darla appeared again at Remington
Park Casino
on July 22, 2008.
Darla made her third appearance at Sam's Town in Las Vegas on August 7, 2008, and appeared on The Dennis Bono Show with the legendary Steve Lawrence. An audio excerpt of Darla's performance on The Dennis Bono Show can be heard by clicking here. Darla is scheduled to be back in Las Vegas at Sam's Town in October, 2008. The exact date to be announced.
Darla is also a published author of the beloved and well known Cat Detectives series for children. Darla’s first book, Tale of a Christmas Angel was published in December, 2000. Since that time, three additional books have been published in her series. For more information on Darla’s children's series, literary history and her personal mission to fight literacy problems, visit www.catdetectives.com.

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