"Jazz School Drop out"

" My name Sophia Bastian and I would describe myself as

a Bluesy Singer with young attitude and a vintage Soul and Reggae infatuation.

I've studied as a Jazz Vocal Major at City College and my musical influences are classic Soul, Blues and HipHop."

Sophia and her band have been featured twice in the "Eclectic Ride" line up at DROM in the summer of 2008.
and got selected to be in Eric Roberson 's Upcoming artists showcase at S.O.B's in November

" Sophia Bastian might be one of the most promising young talents out there( ...)
Beyond the general enticement of a young singer with Jazz reference and
a lush voice, Ms.Bastian manages to deliver herself as an original artist:
Her stage presence is luminious and her songs transcend wit and soul.
I haven't heard a female singer do reggae like this... made me dance !
I stumbled in on one of her gigs and was captivated. "
- Eva Roeder, New York