Sophia Nelson was born in Accra, Ghana to a family of 7 children of which she is the youngest. Artist at heart, she appeared for the first time on stage at the age of 10 as soloist in her school choir. At the age of 14 she studied theatre and drama and participated in a lot of cultural activities organised by her school. She took up modelling as a hobby at the age of 17 and worked as a model for 3 years at the ..House of St Osei.. in Accra, Ghana.
Home for Sophia was a melting pot of music. She attributes developing her acoustic alchemic sense of rhythm to growing up in a very diverse musical household. Whilst her older siblings listened to James Brown, Aretha Franklin and their likes, her parents listened to jazz, classical and Highlife music (signature music of Ghana). This musical diversity will eventually be the backbone for all her future compositions.
In 1985, she finally embraced an opportunity to leave Ghana for France, to pursue her first love .. Music. She enrolled in Conservatoire de D.. Angers for 2 years where she studied vocal training and solfège. She then moved to Paris in the 90..s where she studied Jazz at the CIM where it all began. A few months into her course, she catapulted her career and performed with her quintet ..Cosmopolitan.. in some of the capitals most exclusive Jazz clubs: Le New Morning, Le Petite Journal Montparnasse, Lionel Hampton Jazz Club she also toured France and Europe where she appealed to and captured a larger audience. She later joined and toured with a French Rhythm and Blues group ..Chance Orchestra...
Sophia has performed as backing vocalist for Celine Dion , Johnny Halliday, Africando and has worked next to great Jazz Musicians such as Richard Bona, Paco Sery and Hérve Meschinet just to name a few.
In 2000 Sophia finally decided to dedicate her time to song writing. A year later, she co produced and released her 1st album ..Lotty,.. a creative journey travelling through different genres of music, shifting styles and rhythms in its course. With her second album ..Woman in Love.., she yet again showcases her colourful style and unique style.
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Thanks for Being a Friend! Have a listen to the new music I recorded, mixed and mastered now on my page "Teddy Pendergrass R.I.P." and "If I Can Help Somebody" Have a Great MLK Weekend
Bonjour Sophia and Happy new Year !!... I met you the first time at HabanaCafé (le 9, now...) (I know it's one year ago...and it was great - I was there whith an american friend of mine - first stay in Paris ; she found crazy to listen your show at the end of the day. She goes back to USA with a great memory !! Perhaps I will go to see and listen to you at the end of this month au "Duc"...? I hope so... Take care... Thanks for your music and nice voice... Sophie
Bonjour et bonne année ! Je vous invite à venir découvrir sur ma page mon dernier titre avec Flaco Nuñez, le fondateur et l'ex membre du groupe cubain ORISHAS. Un titre latino Hip hop boosté par une section de cuivres et des choeurs assurés par la multi instrumentiste nantaise Charlotte Méas. Un clip sur l'enregistrement du morceau est également disponible... A bientôt ! Olivier Corre
Hey comment vas tu? jesper ke les fetes se passent bien! L'album prevu pour fevrier viens decouvrir le trailer en attente le 1er extrait qui sera en ligne courant janvier merci de soutien!
Hi, many thanks for your nice comment! I appreciate it.
If I may, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy festive season and an even happier New Year!
By way of a thankyou to all my supporters there is a sneak-preview of what to expect in 2010 over on www.reverbnation.com/higgsboson with a demo track entitled: 'The Higgs Mamba'. I hope you enjoy it!
Take care
Higgs
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Thank you for the Add and You are the welcome in my world where I hope that you enjoy my Music. . . How do you do ??? Have a great A WEEK and every the best ahead of you. See you later. Love and kiss. Bye. Jead
Hello Sophia ! How are you ?? ABOU SMITH sur Radio Fréquence Evasion !!! "AFRICALEMENT VOTRE" notre émission hebdomadaire Bonne écoute et Superbe Week-end... Big BIZZZZ *!* Kris
