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.
It is a wonderful time to be a person of color in the US and the world. I have a new tune that I'm writing that could use your beautiful voice singing the verses.
Merci pour samedi dernier Sophia tu as illuminé mon week-end,j'ai trouvé comment le prolonger en te mettant sur mon player !!!! de gros bizoux Belle semaine à toi Kris ;)
Permets moi de te remercier pour toute le joie et tout le bonheur que tu m'a apporté hier soir lors de ton concert au Lionel HAMPTON Jazz club. Bravo pour ton immence talent sans oublier celui de tes merveilleux musiciens et chanteuses Choristes. Je tiens à te transmettre les félicitations des amis qui m'accompagnaient et qui comme moi, ont été séduits par ta performance. Bonne continuation et à très bientôt. I love you so much. Love, peace and blessings to you and your family.
Into the Raw organix of Hip-Hop, Jazzy Soulful & Funky Breaks.Check Mine. The Tru-Skool Sound.
The golden era has been, gone & paved the way...The Grn era is comin.....True, Raw & Totally Naturelle (its original design) the bes is yet to be.....The Tru-Skool will Stand the testa Time. The Tru-Fool will pay for his crime. Hip-Hop History tells us so....Watch this Space!
Hi Lady, i hope all is well with you and yours! do you ever make it down to Nice sometimes. if so please let me know. Keep On Keepin ON! One Love! Fat Cat Hackett