Dara Starr Tucker
Keynote Speaker: Jazz & Soul Vocalist, Songwriter & Social Commentator; Grammy Award-Winning Co-Writer; Host at Radio Free KJLH
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Dara Starr Tucker Biography
Dara Starr Tucker is an American singer, songwriter, social commentator, and satirist whose work spans jazz, soul, gospel, and roots music. Tucker combines her roles as a singer-songwriter and social media commentator to address topics such as cultural and racial equity, human rights, music, and film. She studied international business, German, and mass media communications at both undergraduate and graduate levels, bringing a globally informed perspective to her music and public commentary.
Tucker began her career as a modern soul singer, gaining recognition with her album "Soul Said Yes," which established her as a notable voice in jazz-infused soul. She has released four studio albums—"All Right Now," "Soul Said Yes," "The Sun Season," and "Oklahoma Rain"—along with a limited-release live album. Tucker co-wrote the title track to "Oklahoma," which won the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album for singer-songwriter Keb' Mo'. Her album "Dreams of Waking: Music for a Better World" features reimagined classic singer-songwriter and soul compositions from the protest era, presented through a jazz lens. Her album "Time Wouldn't Wait" offers original compositions and cinematic reinterpretations that explore themes of time, impermanence, and presence, with NPR describing her voice as commanding and clear.
As a vocalist, Tucker has received the Johnny Mercer Foundation Award, the Ben Tucker Jazz Award, and the silver medal in the American Traditions Vocal Competition. She was named Jazz Vocalist of the Year at the Nashville Industry Music Awards for two consecutive years. Her single "Radio" was recognized as Song of the Year, and "Oklahoma Rain" won Jazz Album of the Year. Tucker is an alumna of The Woodshed Network, sponsored by 651 Arts and founded by NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater. As an independent artist and bandleader, she has toured nationally with her own bands and with guitarist Charlie Hunter's group, opened for Grammy Award winner Gregory Porter, appeared on NPR's "Jazz Night in America," and made her national television debut on The Tavis Smiley Show on PBS.
Tucker's commentary and writings on race, faith, culture, and politics have appeared on NPR and Huffington Post, as well as on her albums. She has built an audience of more than one million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, with her video commentaries on social justice and original songs featured by HBO, FX, BET, OWN Network, Revolt TV, Shondaland, and Ebony/Jet. After relocating to the West Coast, Tucker became the weekday host of The Front Page on Radio Free KJLH, a station owned by Stevie Wonder. Her socio-political documentary shorts are widely viewed on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and her op-ed podcasts focus on current events. Tucker is recognized for uniting musical performance with cultural critique, engaging audiences across the country.
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Dara Starr Tucker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Podcast Host, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Social Media, Women and Television & Film.
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Dara Starr Tucker generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Dara Starr Tucker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Podcast Host and Social Activism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dara Starr Tucker for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Dara Starr Tucker generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nia DaCosta, Yoruba Richen and Trey Anthony. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dara Starr Tucker for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Dara Starr Tucker for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dara Starr Tucker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dara Starr Tucker are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dara Starr Tucker, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Dara Starr Tucker speak about?
Dara Starr Tucker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Podcast Host, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Social Media, Women and Television & Film. -
Where does Dara Starr Tucker travel from?
Dara Starr Tucker generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dara Starr Tucker?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dara Starr Tucker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dara Starr Tucker for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dara Starr Tucker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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