SOMI
Live at The Jazz Standard
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009 at 7:30PM and 9:30PM
East African 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. Her new album If The Rains Come First is 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. So be the first to hear it, and join us for an intimate glimpse of her new musical journey. Somi will be joined by Toru Dodo on piano, Liberty Ellman on guitar, and Alicia Olatuja on background vocals.
The Jazz Standard is located at 116 East 27th Street in New York City.
Advance tickets are highly recommended and for sale HERE.
$20 at the door.
www.somimusic.com
www.myspace.com/somimusic
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