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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.

JumokΓ© 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’s 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 β€œthe new Nina Simone” 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’s own interpretations of Makeba classics.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 11 Feb 2023 17:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Lynne Arriale Trio

    March On

    • The Lights Are Always On.
    • Challenge Records International.

  • TC & The Groove Family

    Tio

    • First ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ.
    • Worm Discs.

  • Church of Sound All Stars

    Gut Bucket Blues

    • Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.

  • Church of Sound All Stars

    Adventures In Black and White

    • Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.

  • Lalo Schifrin

    Mission: Impossible

    • Music From Mission: Impossible.
    • Dot Records.

  • Lalo Schifrin

    Silvia

    • Insensatez.
    • Verve Records.

  • Johnny Hodges Quintet & Lalo Schifrin

    B.A. Blues

    • Buenos Aires Blues.
    • Lone Hill Jazz.

  • Kalia Vandever

    Lift

    • Regrowth.
    • New Amsterdam.

  • Samora Pinderhughes & Marcus Gilmore

    Rise Up

    • Grief.
    • Stretch Music.

  • Church of Sound All Stars

    Monk

    • Live at Church of Sound, May 2022.

  • Abram Wilson

    Why You Guys Laughin'

    • Ride! Ferris Wheel to the Modern Day Delta.
    • Dune Records.

  • Somi

    Kwedini

    • Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba.
    • Salon Africana.

  • Hugh Masekela

    Stimela (Coal Train)

    • I Am Not Afraid.
    • Blue Thumb Records.

  • Nina Simone

    Four Women

    • Wild Is the Wind.
    • Philips.

  • Miriam Makeba

    Amampondo (Live)

    • Zaire 74 The African Artists.
    • Wrasse Records.

  • 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
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
  • Sat 11 Feb 2023 17:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3