Singer/songwriter Darla Zuhdi has opened in concert for legends Willie Nelson and Wayne Newton. Famed singer Buddy Greco, with over 67 albums, has written about Darla that he, "loves to hear her sing!"
In August, 2010, Darla headlined in a benefit concert for the Kramer School of Nursing at Oklahoma City University. Reviews for Darla's performance were phenomenal. "Darla Z wows audience...The incredible Darla Z sang songs from the 30s, 40s and 50s. She brought her band from Vegas...she could have topped the best of the Big Band singers." Oklahoma City Friday, 8/13/10. "A little bit torch singer, but mostly jazzy, Darla Z sailed through the decades' greatest hits and her audience was certainly on board."
Darla was selected by the Oklahoma Heritage Association as the Featured Vocalist and Special Guest to perform the National Anthem at the 2010 Oklahoma Hall of Fame in November, 2010. Darla's performance was a resounding success, with many in attendance stating her version of the Anthem is the best ever heard.
Darla also performs regularly in Las Vegas. In December, 2007, Darla was interviewed on KUNV radio. Darla's hour long radio interview was broadcast on KUNV on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas. During the interview, Darla sang live two original songs. Darla has played to packed houses in Las Vegas at Sam's Town and South Point Casinos. During an appearance at Sam's Town in Las Vegas, Darla appeared on the same show with the legendary singer Steve Lawrence.
On July 15, 2010, Darla sang before a sold out audience at South Point Casino and her performance was broadcast world wide on Stay Tuned America. Over the past few years, Darla has sung the National Anthem before sporting events in Oklahoma.
Legendary band leader Bob Rozario of Las Vegas, Nevada, is the conductor, pianist, and arranger of all Darla's songs, including the songs on her CD, All About Love. Rozario was Bobby 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.
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. See www.catdetectives.com.
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