Somi

Somi

Musician · US · b. 1979

jazz

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Discography

Albums
What Does It Take to Bloom?What Does It Take to Bloom?2026

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Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam MakebaZenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba2021

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Holy Room: Live at Alte Oper with Frankfurt Radio Big BandHoly Room: Live at Alte Oper with Frankfurt Radio Big Band2020

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Petite AfriquePetite Afrique2017

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The Lagos Music SalonThe Lagos Music Salon2014

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Live at Jazz StandardLive at Jazz Standard2011

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If the Rains Come FirstIf the Rains Come First2009

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Red Soil in My EyesRed Soil in My Eyes2007

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Label

Record label
Sony Music

Achievements

Award
OkayAfrica 100 Women

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Country

US

Born

1979-06-06

Instruments

voice

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Laura Kabasomi Kakoma

Disambiguation

jazz singer/composer

ISNI

0000000081065498

Description

American jazz singer

Extract from Wikipedia

Laura Kabasomi Kakoma, known professionally as Somi or Somi Kakoma, is a Grammy-nominated American-born singer, songwriter, playwright, and actress of Rwandan and Ugandan descent. Somi is the first African woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award in a Jazz category. She is also the first Rwandan or Ugandan to ever be nominated for a Grammy. She is also the first East African actor to perform on Broadway.

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