Somi

American jazz singer · United States · On the map · Musicians · Born 1979 · age 47

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.

Somi is read about 20 times a day, in 7 languages.

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2020“Today I was nominated for my very first Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category. I am so overwhelmed with gratitude (and can’t stop crying!)”In their words27 November 2020Laura Kabasomi Kakoma, Somi, said after her nomination. (ktpress.rwRead the whole statement

2017OkayAfrica 100 WomenAward2013“I was born in Champaign, Illinois. My father, the late Dr. Ibalaimu Kakoma was completing a post doctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois.”In their words11 September 2013Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimesRead the whole statement

“In many ways, Illinois is just as much my home as Africa because I spent the majority of my formative years there.”In their words11 September 2013Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimesRead the whole statement

“I’ve loved music for as long as I can remember, but didn’t consider making it a career choice until my early twenties.”In their words11 September 2013Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimesRead the whole statement

“No one in my immediate family is a professional musician, although the love of music is definitely prevalent.”In their words11 September 2013Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimesRead the whole statement

“One of the greatest blessings of my journey as a professional artiste has been the unconditional love and support of family.”In their words11 September 2013Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimesRead the whole statement

1979Born6 June 1979

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Thank you to my family and all who have supported, cheered, inspired, and loved me through my journey.
27 November 2020 · Laura Kabasomi Kakoma, Somi, said: (ktpress.rw, Own words
I am the sixth of seven children.
11 September 2013 · Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimes, Own words
I completed my undergraduate degree in Cultural Anthropology and African Studies also at the University of Illinois.
11 September 2013 · Know yourself, listen to your heart, and take risks - singer Laura Kabasomi Kakoma The NewTimes, Own words