ObliqSound recording artist Somi makes her in-studio/on-air debut on WNYC’s Soundcheck with John Schaefer today at 2 pm! Somi will perform alongside platinum-selling electronic artist Moby, as they both perform live and chat in the Jerome L. Greene Performance Space.
Tune-in to www.wnyc.org for a live stream of Somi’s performance at 2PM EDT.
Don’t know Somi yet? Tune in to find out what other fans around the country discovered upon the release of If The Rains Come First. After a stunning review by Derek Rath on NPR’s All Things Considered, the album shot to #2 on the Billboard World Album Chart and #21 on the Billboard Heatseeker Albums this January.
Who else is talking about Somi? We’ll share a few with you:
#1 Album - JazzWeek World Music radio charts
Somi: 2009’s Artist of The Year - Of Note Magazine
“The American born daughter of parents from Rwanda and Uganda, Somi’s songs — and her singing — are compelling blends of traditional music, jazz and her own utter originality.” - Don Heckman, International Review of Music
“Singer-songwriter Somi is one serious talent.” - All About Jazz
“Born to Rwandan and Ugandan parents in Chicago, honey-voiced world jazz singer Somi has had one foot in the traditions of East Africa and the other in American culture her entire life.” - WNYC Culture
“Somi joins the elite ranks of first-class world music jazz-influenced singers with this, her third CD.” — All Music Guide
“This music manages to speak its own language of unity, togetherness and love.” - SoulMattersMag.com
“Best of 2009: Neo-soul with a heavy slab of Africa and a little dash of jazz…and it’s never been done better than this.” - SomethingElseReviews.com
“Somi’s latest op us definitely reveals an artist whose musical concepts have grown and evolved…The compositions are all original and reflect the unique musical vision of the artist. Check out how elegantly “Hot Blue” flows along like liquid silk until it segues into a marvelous rump-shaking tama driven romp.” — First World Music
“Somi’s voice is full bodied and sure.” — Time Out NY
“A superb singer” — Vogue
“Somi makes music that is probably unlike anything else you’ve heard this year — or will hear.A career defining moment for a truly special performer. Highly recommended.” — DirectCurrentMusic.com
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May 4th, 2010