Early 2023, during a radio interview at Desi Radio (Southall), whilst in the hot seat with Harkirat Assi, the question was asked 'why, have you not shared this news?'
And the question stayed with Sonia until today.
So here it is...
It emerged live on air that Sonia has been actively contributing to the music industry through her recordings and live performances for approximately 35 years! (Yes - she started really young!).
It all kicked off with the recording for Komal's Ishq Ishq album with Kuljit Bhamra. Sonia was the extremely youngest , only 7 years old, of 2 chorus singers for this album which was recorded at Red Fort Studios in Southall.
From the recording sessions as a chorus vocalist to performing Shabad kirtan, composing, songwriting, producing, recording and releasing original and covers in both Punjabi & Hindi, including for both a British Asian and Bollywood film, shows her continuous efforts and contributions to the Music industry worldwide.
Sonia's journey includes collaborations across the UK and beyond alongside Kuljit Bhamra, Bee2, The Dhol Foundation, The Phat Kat Koalition, Sonik Gurus, Universal Taal project, Sukhshinder Shinda, Jazzy B, Mohinder Kaur Bhamra, Mona Singh, Channi Singh, Premi, Heera, PDM, Alpha&Omega, Djinn Choudhary, Ital Lion, DJ Senator, Jas Dhingra, Yomi Singh, 2NV and many others.
Live PA & Band Performances include folk music festivals, Diwali & Vaisakhi melas, charity events, dinner dances, freshers gigs, Bhangra & Asian fusion/underground gigs, on tour with legendary Heera in USA, showcase performances with Flute That Groove, TV interviews and appearances in UK & India (with hosts Apache Indian, renowned Chef Atul Kochar, PTC Punjabi (Punjab) , Akaash Channel, Sikh Channel, music workshops at nurseries and schools, immigration detention centres and elderly care homes across the UK and not forgetting performing at private events such as weddings, lohri and mehfil events across the UK and Europe with Team Sur Sangeet! With all this and more, Sonia states
'I'm only just getting started!'
Sonia's journey through music has showcased an array of her versatile musical and vocal skills at different phases in her life and now she continues to follow her passion by working towards her goals as a recording artist and composer. Sonia has been sharing her releases and music concepts slowly and steadily since 2020 and is now completing her independent and collaborative projects with view to releasing much more by late 2023 and well into 2024.
Sonia's wealth of experience in the world of music is what makes her efforts commendable as she represents the UK as one of top 5, also one of very few remaining British Born Punjabi Female artists today.