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Sonya Rae Taylor is a Boston-based blues and soul artist whose music resonates with raw emotion and masterful musicianship. A triple threat—Sonya Rae Taylor is known for her soaring vocals, searing guitar work, and deep song-craft. Her sound is rooted in the blues, but you’ll hear touches of jazz, funk, and soul woven throughout—alongside modern, hook-driven melodies that make it unmistakably her own.

Sonya’s spent years on the road and in the studio—backing top artists in Austin’s soul scene, writing for country acts in Nashville as a staff songwriter with BMG Chrysalis, and building a loyal following in New England, where she’s been nominated six times for Blues Artist of the Year.

Now stepping into the spotlight with her debut single—a raw, aching heartbreak ballad—“Ain’t It A Shame” is a powerful introduction from an artist who’s already carved out a voice that’s unmistakably her own. Her music is honest, deeply felt, and anchored by the kind of musicianship that only comes from living it.

Here’s a more detailed look at her music:
• Style: Sonya Rae Taylor’s music blends blues, soul, and a touch of rock and roll, influenced by artists like James Brown, Donny Hathaway, and Son House.
• Instruments: She plays guitar, vocals, and occasionally piano.
• Original Songs: Sonya Rae Taylor writes and performs her own original songs.
• Performances: She performs solo and with various groups, including the Boston Soul Collective, and currently is touring with Gigi Perez on the Hozier tour.
• Boston Soul Collective: Sonya Rae Taylor is a member of the Boston Soul Collective, a band known for performing tributes to soul music legends.

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