- Born
- 6 June 1979
Champaign - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1998–
- Record labels
- Sony Music
- Discography
- 8 albums
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. The discography here lists 8 albums, from “Red Soil in My Eyes” (2007) to “What Does It Take to Bloom?” (2026). 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
Also plays on
Albums where Somi is credited as a sideman
Awards
- 2017 OkayAfrica 100 Women
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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.
What are Somi's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include What Does It Take to Bloom? (2026), Red Soil in My Eyes (2007), If the Rains Come First (2009), Live at Jazz Standard (2011) and The Lagos Music Salon (2014).
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