The lovely singer/songwriter Somi will be at Essence Music Festival performing new music from her forthcoming album ‘The Lagos Music Salon’.
Do you like music inspired by the motherland? Check out the details below.
Essence Festival 2014 is going to be BLAZING HOT. Pull out your fans and prepare for the HEAT because it’s going to be AMAZING. Just announced, East African & American artist Somi, will perform new tracks off her forthcoming album The Lagos Music Salon, recorded during an 18 month trip to Lagos, Nigeria, out August 5th at ESSENCE Festival this weekend.
You can get a taste of Somi by checking out her music below:
Somi, born in Illinois to immigrants from Rwanda and Uganda, has a strong African and Jazz feel to her sound. She’s been heralded by the likes of Vogue, Billboard, JazzTimes and more for her “Superb!” voice that has led to performances across around the world and being named a TED Global Fellow. The Lagos Music Salon is Somi’s major label debut and will feature a number of carefully picked guest performances from Angelique Kidjo to the rapper Common.
Are you getting ready for the 20th Annual Essence Festival 2014 yet?
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