Vocals, Keys, Drums, Guitar

Drummer for Brownmark of Prince & The Revolution (Motown Records Artist), Alexander O'Neal (FlyteTyme/Sony CBS Tabu)

Winner of Best New Artist /MN Music Awards with The Dustbunnies

A contemporary jazz vocalist and singer/songwriter, Sophia Shorai has been a mainstay on the Twin Cities music scene for 15 + years. Born in Bindura, Zimbabwe (hence, her middle name Shorai), she began classical piano and voice training at age five. She spent her early childhood mimicking the voices and instrumentation of jazz legends in her father’s record collection. Then, this gave rise to exploring the Golden Age of standards in her early teens.

She has self-released five albums along with several singles spanning a variety of musical genres. Moreover, Shorai’s live shows cover everything from the Great American Songbook, funk, and R&B staples to modern revivals. Further, she collaborates regularly with the Midwest’s most celebrated musicians. Additionally, she has garnered international vocal recognition through TV and films. Advertisements for Barbie, Macy’s, Target, Kohl’s and World of Warcraft, among many others, feature her voice.

Well-known for her command of the jazz idiom, Shorai is currently exploring the lush landscape of modern pop with her trio. Showcasing her originals, Shorai finds new emotional depth and sonic space, extrapolating from life experiences lived and imagined, redefining time and place.

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