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Sonya Heller

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Meet Sonya Heller, internationally published Pop/Folk singer/songwriter, composer, four time ASCAP Awards recipient, and the new love of France.
She's graced many stages. Here are just a few:
Divafest - Russian River, Cal.
Great American Musicfest -Harrisburg Pa.
Vashon Earth Fair - Vashon, Wa.
Mots de Minuit - FRANCE2 (French TV)
Club Sunside - Paris, France
Popkomm - Berlin
DeYoung Museum - San Fransisco
Norcal Womensfest - Laytonville, Ca.
Strictly Mundial - Montreal, CA.
Sacred World Music fest - Los Angeles, Ca.
Full Circle Fair - Blue Hill, Me.
Hickory Fest - Hickory, N.C.
Concert on the Square - Jonesboro, Tenn.
Great American Weekend - Goshen, N.Y.
and lots more.
Sonya's recently signed with Mosaic Records in France bringing a much awaited "American" spin with International appeal to the French stage and airwaves. Her 2009 release, "West Eleventh Street" will be introduced by Mosaic Records in late February of 2009, with a US release in Jan 2009.
Featured in:
Crossroads Mag. - France
Acoustic Guitare Mag.-France
Kaele Mag - Switzerland
Maverick Mag - UK
Music Morsels Mag.-US
She Mag.-US
Music Morsels Mag.-US
Her music speaks for itself and simply emanates from life on the streets of NYC. and an old hip soul.With loyal roots to comtemporary folk music, she' infused those early influences with a love for Jazz, blues, and stylistic explorations into her three octaves of vocal bliss.
She's also been recognized by the Songwriters Guild of America for excellence in songwriting and an original Soundtrack out on award winning film "Sisters in Resistance" now in European theatre and TV and currently being aired on PBS nationwide.
She's started playing the streets of NYC right out of college, and continues to tour and play concerts around the country. Her music can be heard on the radio from Salt Lake City, Utah to Spain and beyond.
As a soloist, Sonya consistently graces every event with her well seasoned vocals, and her very unique brand of guitar playing, , so get ready for some serious stage presence!

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Member Since: 12/08/2006
Band Website: www.sonyaheller.com
Band Members: Sonya Heller and... Special friends on Guitar,Bass and Percussion depending on where in the world I'm playing!

Watch Sonya's video!! .. made in France
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Influences: Her influences are in early 70's folk like Crosby Stills and Nash, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and Judy Collins, and the late Laura Nyro. Later influences are in the sounds of Annie Lennox and Susan Vega. Inspirations in Jazz include Sarah Vaughan, Alice Coltrane, and Pharoah Sanders. Inspired by three extremely talented peers...Vicki Genfan, Kym Tuvim and Erika Luckett.
Sounds Like: One of my US reviewers described me with the following. "Think David Crosby meets Joni Mitchell on the dark side of Annie Lennox street."My French reviewers at Crossroads Magazine throw in a bit of Ricki Lee Jones, Carol King with a Latin feel, and Sade.Take your pick, or combine:-)
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

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