Today we’d like to introduce you to Sophia Alone.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Sophia. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am an “out and proud” Muslim American musician with my own brand of swagger -think a Muslim J-Lo.
I am a Franco-Moroccan American singer-songwriter, living in Southern California, where I make my living as a musician, singing and writing in English French and Arabic. I begin my live shows and YouTube videos with the question: “Do you want to know what a modern American Muslim woman looks like?” I then strut to the front of the stage, long hair flowing OR tucked inside a colorful Hijab, and soul beaming confidently, I answer “It’s me! I am Woman. I am Muslim. I am American.”
“I am not trying to define Muslim American women, rather, I am trying to un-define them. I believe it is a radical act of positivity to simply tell the world who I am. And the way I do it is by sharing my music.”
Has it been a smooth road?
As a Muslim American Woman my biggest struggle is having people tell me ” I am not really Muslim” because I don’t look like, talk or act like what they think a Muslim Woman is or should be. But that’s ok! That’s what I have set out to do: challenge what you thought and hope you leave my show saying “wow, I didn’t know a Muslim woman could do that!”
What do you do, what do you specialize in, what are you known for, etc. What are you most proud of? What sets you apart from others?
Since coming out, I have opened for/played with Grammy Winner’s Mya and Patrice Rushen as well as Billboard Top 100 artists SOMO, and Sammy J, all whilst exclaiming to the audience “I am Woman. I am Muslim. I am American” with my 8 piece band shredding behind me.
I am most proud of my original music. I have a full-length album out called ‘Heart and a Half’ of all original songs, music and lyrics written by yours truly. As well as more material on YouTube and Spotify.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
If I am not on stage, you can find me swimming in La Jolla Cove, the gem of San Diego in my opinion.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.sophiaalone.com
- Email: sophiaalonebooking@gmail.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/sophiaalone
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/sophiaalone
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/sophiaalone
- Other: www.youtube.com/user/sophiaalone
Image Credit:
Taci Thompson with TNT Creates
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