Carla Cooke

Carla Cooke is a gifted vocalist and storyteller dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of her father the Legendary Sam Cooke—one of the most influential voices in music. Through her powerful tribute performances, “The Sam Cooke Experience “, Carla brings new life to her Father’s timeless songs, blending deep respect for the originals with her own heartfelt interpretation. Through her performances, Carla shares both the music and the memories, offering audiences an intimate glimpse into Sam Cooke’s life, spirit, and creative genius. Her tribute is more than a performance—it is a living continuation of Sam Cooke’s enduring influence on soul, gospel, and popular music. Having her Father, her God Father, Sir Mac Rice, writer of “Cheaper to Keep Her” and “Mustang Sally” and her Uncle Recording Artist LC Cooke as inspirations, motivates the journey she is on as an Artist. Much like her father, Carla’s style is diverse in Gospel, Christian, R&B, Soul, Pop and the contemporary sound that embraces today’s culture. Carla has traveled across the country keeping her father’s extraordinary legacy alive through her heartfelt tribute show, featuring beautiful renditions of his timeless hits including “A Change Is Gonna Come,” “You Send Me,” “Cupid,” and many more. Her performance makes audiences feel as though Sam Cooke himself were still in the room, stirring the soul and lifting the spirit.