Bio
Sonya was born in Cleveland, Tennessee. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and there she spent the rest of her childhood years. Being of Italian descent, Sonya's family was rooted in the traditions and life-style of the Italians. Sonya's family is also deeply rooted in the church. Her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather were all preachers. Her Great-grandfather, Marco Mazzucco was the founder of Church of God in Argentina.
Sonya's passion for the arts began as a little girl. Encouraged by her cousins, she was involved in various children's choirs and plays at a very young age. Sonya started taking piano, voice and ear training lessons at the Thibaud Piazzini Conservatory when she was eight years old. She was always involved in music groups at her local church and during her teen years, she was part of a trio ensemble, which allowed her to perform in different venues around Buenos Aires. She was also involved in various well-known musical productions in the city
Shortly after tying the knot with her best friend, Walter Da Silva, Sonya moved back to the United States to pursue a degree in vocal performance at Lee University. While at Lee, she joined the Lee Singers and traveled with them all over the United States and Europe. Sonya also got the opportunity to work at Central Church of God in Charlotte, NC as a Worship Leader for the Spanish Ministry as well as participating in their main choir.
Sometime later, after settling in Atlanta, GA, Sonya went back to school pursuing Music Composition Studies at Georgia State University and graduated in 2013. In January 2013, Sonya released her first album as a solo artist. Shortly after, she got the opportunity to tour through Argentina, Puerto Rico and around the US.
In 2014, Sonya toured around France, Spain and Belgium promoting her album with much success. In 2015, she worked with Grammy Award Winner producer Dru Castro and wrote 3 singles. During that time, she opened her music studio in Smyrna, GA.
While having the opportunity to write and record music, one of the main focuses in Sonya’s ministry has been training worship leaders from the US as well as other parts of the world. Churches still hire her to consult, coach and form choirs, praise teams and form leaders to minister at their local churches. That has been a passion and heart that had open door to teach master classes in the US, Argentina, India, Europe and other places.
She also released a few more singles about the importance of having our identity rooted in Christ and trusting him.
Now Walter and Sonya are pastoring at Seven Springs Marietta as she continues to minister in music and coaching other churches.
She is currently working on new worship music soon to be released.