Park Evans, Cody McKinney, Greg Schutte, Eric Fawcett, John Hermanson, Tommy Barbarella, Jeremy Gordon, Haralds Bondaris, Brian Roessler, Zacc Harris, Pete Hennig, Tanner Taylor
Influences
Family, Ella Fitz, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Jobim, Gilberto Family, Otis Redding, Bob Marely, Julie London, Blossom Dearie, Eva Cassidy, Carole King, Zero 7, Air, Seal, Cardigans, Jellyfish, etc...
Born in Bindura, Zimbabwe and raised in Minnesota, Sophia Shorai grew up in a very musical family. With a mother who sings and a father who plays the trumpet, Sophia was continuously surrounded by many styles of music.
She has always been determined to be a full-time professional musician and has effectively accomplished that over the past seven years. She has performed lead roles in several musical theater productions, recorded a number of national television commercials and records live and in-studio regularly. Having recorded three full-length records - Jazz Standards, Bossa Nova's, and an original project called Desiradi - Sophia is well on her way to producing a library of varying musical genres.
Along with studio work, Sophia maintains a steady schedule of performing in jazz and rock venues throughout the Twin Cities. She's held regular gigs at some of the most recognized clubs regionally and nationally at The Dakota and First Avenue, to name a few.
Sophia enjoys and values all styles of high-quality music including anything from Otis Redding to Blondie or Lady Day to U2. Her most celebrated vocalists are Anita O'Day, Ella, Ray, Joni, Stevie and Aretha.
Sophia has also studied piano since the age of five along with voice instruction. She continued private study until junior year of high school when she attended the Perpich Center For Arts Education. Following graduation she began teaching both piano and voice and continues to do so today.
ahh! i love your music. i was wondering though if you could put up the full version of "hello goodbye" from the targett commercial. it was absolutely wonderful!
Damn girl you sound good! how are you sweetie hope your doing well miss that gorgous face Hang tough (Don't let those bitches get you down) I'm praying for you mum tons 'o luhve kid COLA
Hey, Sophia. (I really like that name, by the way.) I left a message for Gearty, too...are you interested in catching Nellie McKay at the Dakota early next week. We should get seats by each other if you are! Let me know.
Uber-Talented Duo!!! That's a good one!!! Well, you are such a sweet force Sophia... you always seem to brighten up any room you're in!!!! The best to you in 2008... Happy New Year!! Love, Tony
hey sophia... smoooooth voice!.. sounds great... great look too.. youve got it!.... congrats on all your success... cant wait to see whats coming up for you.. keep me in mind if you need a musician... itd be blast to play with you.. take care and keep warm.... mark
Hey Sugar I hope your not playing anywhere tomorrow night cause I gots a hell of a show and I'fd love to see you there at the Bryant Lake Bowl 930 door hit at 1000 Sharp Tanner Dave Karr Mac Santiago matty Senjem Really kicking BOSSA BABY BOSSA COME HOpe your well give me holler lub Colahhhhhhhhhhhh
