Artist

SOJA

From Arlington, VA
Formed 1997
Type Band
Members Jacob Hemphill, Bobby Lee Jefferson, Ryan Berty, Trevor Young, Patrick O'Shea, Hellman Escorcia, Rafael Rodriguez, Kenny Bongos

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Start with Beauty in the Silence (2021) album, Won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album

Bio

SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) is an American reggae band formed in 1997 and based in Arlington, Virginia, blending roots reggae with rock. Led by Jacob Hemphill, the eight-piece group built a large international following through heavy touring before signing to ATO Records. They won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album for Beauty in the Silence

Upcoming shows

October 20265 shows

Mission BayfestSan Diego, CAOct 16 to 18, 2026Festival

Mariner’s Point Park, San Diego, CAOct 16, 2026Tickets ↗

Mariners Point Park, San Diego, CAOct 16, 2026Tickets ↗

Mariner’s Point Park, San Diego, CAOct 17, 2026Tickets ↗

Mariners Point Park, San Diego, CAOct 17, 2026Tickets ↗

November 20261 show

Sublime Reef MadnessMiami, FLNov 15 to 19, 2026Festival

Festivals played

Brighter Daze2026 California Roots Music & Arts Festival2026 Holo Holo Festival Irvine2026 Midwest Reggae Festival2026 Reggae Rise Up Florida2026

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