Somi
Star vocalist Somi shares her inspirations plus concert highlights from the Church of Sound All-Stars paying tribute to trumpeter and educator Abram Wilson.
Jumok茅 Fashola presents concert highlights from a tribute to much-loved trumpeter and educator Abram Wilson, held at Church of Sound in east London. Organised by the Abram Wilson charity and curated by Binker Golding, the concert brought together some of the key players in the London jazz community, including pianist Charlie Stacey and trumpeter Mark Kavuma, to mark the tenth anniversary of Abram鈥檚 death with a special performance of his music.
Also in the programme, we hear from Somi, an American vocalist of Rwandan and Ugandan heritage. Mentored by the late Hugh Maskela, she has been nicknamed 鈥渢he new Nina Simone鈥 and earned a Grammy nomination for her 2020 album, Holy Room. Her latest release, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, honours the life of the legendary singer and activist, offering Somi鈥檚 own interpretations of Makeba classics.
Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin鈥 Else
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Lynne Arriale Trio
March On
- The Lights Are Always On.
- Challenge Records International.
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TC & The Groove Family
Tio
- First 成人快手.
- Worm Discs.
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Church of Sound All Stars
Gut Bucket Blues
- Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.
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Church of Sound All Stars
Adventures In Black and White
- Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.
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Lalo Schifrin
Mission: Impossible
- Music From Mission: Impossible.
- Dot Records.
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Lalo Schifrin
Silvia
- Insensatez.
- Verve Records.
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Johnny Hodges Quintet & Lalo Schifrin
B.A. Blues
- Buenos Aires Blues.
- Lone Hill Jazz.
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Kalia Vandever
Lift
- Regrowth.
- New Amsterdam.
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Samora Pinderhughes & Marcus Gilmore
Rise Up
- Grief.
- Stretch Music.
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Church of Sound All Stars
Monk
- Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.
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Abram Wilson
Why You Guys Laughin'
- Ride! Ferris Wheel to the Modern Day Delta.
- Dune Records.
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Somi
Kwedini
- Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba.
- Salon Africana.
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Hugh Masekela
Stimela (Coal Train)
- I Am Not Afraid.
- Blue Thumb Records.
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Nina Simone
Four Women
- Wild Is the Wind.
- Philips.
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Miriam Makeba
Amampondo (Live)
- Zaire 74 The African Artists.
- Wrasse Records.
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Church of Sound All Stars
Even Though You're Bad For Me
- Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.
Broadcasts
- Sat 25 Jun 2022 17:00成人快手 Radio 3
- Sat 11 Feb 2023 17:00成人快手 Radio 3