September 29
253 W. 125 St.,
(bet. Adam Clayton Powell & Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
New York, NY 10027
TEL: 212-531-5305
http://www.apollotheater.org/upcoming_events.html
Tickets: $50/$80 plus service charge
Info: Gorgeous Entertainment.
TEL: 212-398-7145
When Japanese singer/entertainer Akiko Wada visited New York four years ago, she made a trip to the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem. There she was thrilled to find pictures of her musical icon, Ray Charles, who launched his career at the theater. Rubbing her hand against the Tree of Hope that has been at the Apollo Theater for generations, she made a wish to sing at this historical location someday.
Little did Wada think that this dream would actually become a reality. This fall she will be performing at the Apollo with a concert commemorating her 40 years in the music industry. The concert is entitled Power & Soul and will be held on Monday, September 29 at 7:30 pm at the Apollo Theater. Joining Wada on stage will be special guest Sam Moore, and the blues band The Wild Women will open the show. Wada is planning to perform 18 songs at the concert, including favorites such as Georgia on my Mind and Soul Man (with Sam Moore).
I've seen her on TV growing up bu never ever when to her concert. I did not know that she was a very passionate singer with so much heart. I love it. Hope she comes back again.
I've only just heard of her on Chopsticks...
She a renown soul singer in Japan who's been on TV and stage performing with famous people like Ray Charles. What she's known for is her strong personality, presence and most of allher figure, she's tall around 5'7, really tall for any Japanese women. I love her voice. I think you can hear or buy her songs on itune shop. Check it out.
the consert was so touching and I was very moved. of course, I bought her CD.
At the age of 50++, she sung very well. But she was much better as a singer when she was young. Aging sucks.
lol, aging does suck. I think we can all agree on that...
B-kyu Gourmet 
