Sophia Thakur is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning artist, bestselling author, and performance poet. 

Known for her honeyed voice and mesmerizing storytelling, her live shows sell out within hours, captivating audiences since she first took the stage at 16. Sophia has performed at prestigious venues like Glastonbury, TEDx, The Royal Albert Hall, and The Jazz Cafe. 

Her powerful messages on love, race, womanhood, mental health, and empowerment have made her a sought-after performer for Google, Nike, MTV, The Guardian, Channel 4, BBC, Viacom, and The Royal Family.

Collaborating with top brands like Tiffany & Co, Nike’s Jordan, Calvin Klein, and Bumble, Sophia is currently the global BIG LOVE ambassador for MINI. She has also been named GUAP's Writer of the Year and Forbes 30 under 30.

A prolific author, her debut collection ‘Somebody Give This Heart a Pen’ has sold over 60,000 copies and is included in many school curriculums. Online, she reaches up to 1 million impressions per month, inspiring countless individuals to share their stories.

Masterfully blending her poetry with jazz, neo-soul, and afrobeats, Sophia evokes empathy and compassion. She is set to release a highly anticipated tape, with major labels and publishers eager for her first sonic offering

Please note The Jazz Social is a pop-up venue with mixed standing / seated. Limited seating operates on a first come first serve basis with no reservations. For more information on accessibility access head to the bottom of The Jazz Social page. Over 14s must be accompanied by an adult.