Boya was founded in 2002 in Leiden (the Netherlands) by singer/songwriter Arto Boyadjian. In search of the right form to deliver his strong and very own songs the band changes cast a few times. In 2007 the band is back to the fresh and classic sound of a trio: drums, bass and guitar. Boya’s music distinguishes itself by Arto’s recognizable voice and melodic basslines, Bram Bol’s energetic guitar playing and Ben Bakker’s solid and creative drumparts. The songs are well-defined and sound contemporary and varied.

In short: sophisticated and vivid pop/rock.

In february of 2007 Boya released  a promo-CD entitled “Boya” with 4 songs and they are ready to rock on stage! In the meantime producer Wiboud Burkens and the band keep working on an album. (expected late 2007)

The press says:

“the sophisticated mix between pop, jazz and rock sounds well-oiled, contemporary and catchy” (Music Maker, april 2003).

“...cunning popsongs that remind you of Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby and Ben Folds Five” (Fret, summer of 2002).

“mesured by a quality-standard and by the standard of how you take it in it’s simply a beautiful record” (LiveXS, juli/augustus 2002).

 Boya is:

Arto Boyadjian  – Lead vocals/Bass

Bram Bol  – Guitars/Vocals

Ben Bakker - Drums