Alicia Olatuja’s performance of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” during the second inauguration of President Barack Obama stunned a global audience of millions and catapulted her to stardom as one of the most sought after female jazz singers of our time. Olatuja combines the earthy with the sublime, bringing a grounded relatability to genres as lofty as classical, as venerated as jazz, and as gritty as R&B. She has performed extensively with The Juilliard School’s various jazz ensembles, shared the stage with Chaka Khan, BeBe Winans, Christian McBride, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Billy Childs, and others, and appeared at national and international music festivals with her own band, earning accolades from fans and the press.
Tickets: $40
Student Pricing: $15 tickets available in-person at the Cal Poly Ticket Office with student ID
Alicia Olatuja’s performance of “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” during the second inauguration of President Barack Obama stunned a global audience of millions and catapulted her to stardom as one of the most sought after female jazz singers of our time. Olatuja combines the earthy with the sublime, bringing a grounded relatability to genres as lofty as classical, as venerated as jazz, and as gritty as R&B. She has performed extensively with The Juilliard School’s various jazz ensembles, shared the stage with Chaka Khan, BeBe Winans, Christian McBride, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Billy Childs, and others, and appeared at national and international music festivals with her own band, earning accolades from fans and the press.
Tickets: $40
Student Pricing: $15 tickets available in-person at the Cal Poly Ticket Office with student ID
