A Tribute to Sade Featuring Zania Alaké | Hosted by Mike Bonner

The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series Presents: A Tribute to Sade

Featuring Zania Alaké | Hosted by Mike Bonner

Detroit, MI — Monday, January 26, 2026 — The Preservation of Jazz Monday Night Music Series proudly presents A Tribute to Sade, a sultry and soulful evening dedicated to the timeless music of one of the most captivating voices of our time. The performance will take place at Aretha’s Jazz Café, inside the historic Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts in Detroit.

Doors open at 6:00 PM, with showtime at 7:30 PM. The evening will be hosted by the charismatic Mike Bonner, and will open with a special performance by Sky Covington, the award-winning jazz vocalist, producer, and visionary behind The Preservation of Jazz.

About Sade

The incomparable Sade Adu, known simply as Sade, redefined elegance and emotion in music. Emerging in the early 1980s with her band, she crafted a signature blend of soul, jazz, and R&B — a sound that was both intimate and universal. Her debut album Diamond Life (1984) became an instant classic, featuring unforgettable hits like “Smooth Operator,” “Your Love Is King,” and “Hang On to Your Love.”

With her hauntingly smooth vocals and minimalist arrangements, Sade created a world where music became poetry — sensual, honest, and timeless. Over the decades, her songs such as “No Ordinary Love,” “By Your Side,” “The Sweetest Taboo,” and “Is It a Crime” have become soundtracks of love, longing, and strength.

Her artistry bridges continents and generations, influencing singers and musicians around the world. Sade’s understated style, grace, and authenticity continue to inspire artists who value soulfulness over spectacle — a true embodiment of class and depth in modern music.

Event Details

Event: A Tribute to Sade
Featuring: Zania Alaké
Host: Mike Bonner
Opener: Sky Covington
Venue: Aretha’s Jazz Café (inside Music Hall Center, 350 Madison St., Detroit, MI)
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM
Showtime: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $35
Purchase: Available through PayPal and Eventbrite

Join us for an unforgettable evening of sophistication, soul, and serenity as The Preservation of Jazz honors the ageless beauty of Sade’s music — performed by the luminous Zania Alaké.

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