- Born
- 6 June 1979
Champaign - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1998–
- Record labels
- Sony Music
- Discography
- 1 album
Biography
Somi is a jazz musician who plays voice. Somi was born on 6 June 1979 in Champaign. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Sony Music. Honours include OkayAfrica 100 Women (2017).
Laura Kabasomi Kakoma (born on June 6, 1981), 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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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 2017 OkayAfrica 100 Women
Listen on Spotify
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Somi play?
Somi is known for playing voice.
When and where was Somi born?
Somi was born 6 June 1979 in Champaign.
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