Grammy-nominated musician Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a live performance that amplified the work made in honour of the late activist and musician.
It’s not every day that you experience a live performance that feels like a sonic showpiece. The State Theatre in Pretoria hosted the official launch of Somi Kakoma’s fifth studio album, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, on 27 March.
With African roots, her music is directly influenced by her Ugandan and Rwandan heritage. Currently residing in New York City, she became one of the first artists to be part of the historic relaunch of jazz imprint Okeh Records under Sony Music when she signed in 2013.
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