SONiA disappear fear is a world class composer and artist whose talent of writing in a variety of genres and languages has garnered her a vast following worldwide. SONiA's Double CD LiVE at MAXiMAL, was in the first round running for Grammy Best Folk Album. Looking at her touring schedule past and future one can trace decades of dedication to various humanitarian and animal rights' causes. Her 2019 CD, By My Silence, is in response to the rise of hate and anti-semitism around the world. While her 2020 compilation album, Love out Loud, encourages people to embrace their identity while highlighting LGBTQ equality. “There is an exuberance and passion shining from SONiA as she warms the audience with her humanity, charm and a touch of glamour”
-Roger Dietz, SING OUT MAGAZINE
From a Palestinian Village to a synagogue in Freudental, Germany to the Sydney Opera House, Americana singer-songwriter SONiA -has brought her music to audiences across the globe. Her 23rd album, aptly titled Album 23 and a soon to be published autobiography, detail the incredible true story of her remarkable journey as an openly-lesbian artist whose music played a small part in America's transformation from a society of homosexual repression to one in which gay marriage is legal, so far. In this climate of divisive politics at home and around the world, these songs are as vital as ever.
"Her songs are a vivid celebration of the human spirit in all its infinite manifestations", writes Don Kening- Chicago Daily Herald, “her music has a singular sound that makes labeling and categorizing a waste of time.”
AWARDS
6 GLAMAs including Female Artist of the Year
GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian American Anti Defamation) Award for Best Album (previous recipient Elton John)
Coin Of Honor from a joint coalition of the United States Military for her humanitarian efforts
Spirit of Folk Music Award from Folk Alliance International
SONiA has shared stages and caves with many of her heroes; Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Brandi Carlyle, Nickel Creek, Green Day, Emmylou Harris, GEORGE, John Fullbright, Sheryl Crow, Lucinda Williams, Joan Jett, and Bruce Springsteen at the Light of Day Benefit Concert Count Basie Theatre Red Bank, NJ. January 2025.
ENDORSEMENTS She is honored to be endorsed by 5 international manufacturers including the SONiA Signature Model of Santa Cruz Guitar Company, Parker Guitar, Shubb Capos, Fishman Transducers, D'Addarrio, and John Pearse Strings.
"The honesty of her songs touches the hearts and minds of people from a wide spectrum of social and ethnic backgrounds who share a positive world vision", says Rounder Records.
SONiA has performed in 20 countries including Germany, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Tahiti, Spain, France, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Great Britain, Israel, Palestine, Greece, Bora Bora, Italy. Sharing her songs without shame, without fear, fulfilling the prophecy that music really brings all kinds of kinds together, all the while -kicking ass.
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Management: Terry Irons - terry@disappearfear.com - USA officie: 410-372-0807 -
international cell +1 410-497-2290
Representative in Deutschland- Heinz Haberzettl - HaberzettlHeinz@aol.com