Review: SOJA show strikes symphonic gold
D.C. band comes to the Fox
Lead singer and guitarist for SOJA, Jacob Hemphill, performs at the Fox Theatre Tuesday night. (CU Independent/Molly Maher)
Soldiers of Jah Army, commonly known as SOJA, is a reggae band out of Washington D.C. famous for their powerful live performances.
The band has been together for 12 years, and in that time has grown from a local phenomenon to having huge followings internationally. SOJA’s latest album, “Born in Babylon,” was released Aug. 25.
SOJA consists of Kenneth Brownell (percussion), Bobby Lee (bass/vocals) and Jacob Hemphill (guitar/vocals), Patrick O’Shea (keys), and Ryan Berty (drums).
SOJA creates intricate music but maintains a level of improvisation on stage, making their live shows so powerful. The band has been together for the last twelve years.
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