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Sophia Shorai

About Me

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.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/06/2006
Band Members: Park Evans, Cody McKinney, Greg Schutte, Eric Fawcett, Jeremy Gordon, 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...
Sounds Like: soph
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Loosen Up ft. Golden - YouTube

Hey ya'll,Just found this. Thought you may enjoy it. Recorded with E. Fawcett, Mpls.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVd24i1beaE
Posted by on Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:38:00 GMT

New Song -- Key

This tune was recorded with Andy Thompson. Originally it was submitted for a Showtime series.  Hope ya like it. Full version coming soon!! 
Posted by on Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:20:00 GMT

www.betterteendriving.com

Heya folks! Here's a website for the recent State Farm ad that I recorded with Modern Music (Mpls). Download it! Yeah! http://www.betterteendriving.com/
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:56:00 GMT

16 going on 17

Hello Friends! Just wanted to let you that I'm singing on the new State Farm Insurance commercial. It's a groovier version of The Sound of Music's "16 going on 17". Hope ya like it!
Posted by on Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

JCPenney!

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to let ya know that I'm singing JCPenney's fall commercial. be sure to listen for it and lemme know what ya think!
Posted by on Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:21:00 GMT

Target

I recorded Target's last version of "Hello, Goodbye". It'll start airing in a few weeks so check it out! Lemme know whatcha think!
Posted by on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:48:00 GMT

New Songs!

Many thanks to Eric Fawcett and John Hermanson of The Hopefuls for my 2 new songs - "Free to Forgive" and "Jack & Jill"! Lemme know whatcha think!
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:33:00 GMT

Dirty Sexy Money

Be sure to watch ABC's show Dirty Sexy Money Wednesday, November 14th 9pm - 10pm CST. The song titled "Free to Forgive" was recorded by Sophia along with John Hermanson and Eric Fawcett of The Hopeful...
Posted by on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:03:00 GMT