Artist Description
"Superb!"
-Vogue Magazine
East African soul singer Somi is originally from Rwanda and
Uganda, but has made West Harlem her home over the past five years.
Her critically acclaimed album Red Soil In My Eyes (Harmonia Mundi,
2007) maintained a spot in the top 10 world music charts for several
weeks after its release while she performed to audiences across four
continents. She has since worked with or performed alongside the likes
of Paul Simon, John Legend, Hugh Masekela, Amel Larrieux, Roy Hargrove,
Idan Raichel, and Mos Def. Currently finishing up the production of
her new album scheduled for release in October 2009 on the progressive
ObliqSound label, Somi's new work showcases her whimsically clever
songwriting & pure vocal beauty against electro-acoustic
soundscapes that offer a modern look at classic soul and Africa's
future. Join us for an intimate sample of new grooves and refreshing
musical direction.
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