Photo of Somi by Tatenda Chidora Virtuosic, GRAMMY-Nominated Jazz Vocalist Somi to Debut at Carnegie Hall on November 18, With Chamber-Jazz Retrospective of Miriam Makeba and Her Own Work. For … Read More
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70th Annual Downbeat Critics Poll Lists Ulysses Owens Jr., Dave Liebman, Roxy Coss & more LLP Clients!
The 70th Annual Downbeat Critics Poll is out now, highlighting several albums and artists repped from May 2021-April 2022 at Lydia Liebman Promotions. See the full list below! Rising Star … Read More
JAZZ NEWS: GRAMMY-Nominated, Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Somi Debuts Off-Broadway in Original Musical “Dreaming Zenzile” – Running Through June 26 at New York Theatre Workshop
GRAMMY-Nominated, Internationally Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist Somi Debuts Off-Broadway in Original Musical Dreaming Zenzile, Running Through June 26 at New York Theatre Workshop Accompanying the March release of her record Zenzile: … Read More
REVIEW: SOMI’s ‘Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’ – Step Tempest
by Richard Kamins, Step Tempest “There are so many highlights (and no weak moments) in the 17-song program.” Read the full review here.
INTERVIEW: Jazz Vocalist Somi Reimagines The Legacy Of Miriam Makeba – Forbes
by Micah Hendler, Forbes “On March 4th, Grammy-nominated vocalist Somi will release a new album—Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba. Makeba (whose given name is “Zenzile”) was one of Africa’s first international … Read More
FEATURE: SOMI On Her New Play and Album Celebrating Miriam Makeba – AfroPop Worldwide
by Ben Richmond, AfroPop Worldwide “For the last seven years, Somi has been grappling with the legacy of Miriam Makeba. The South African singer/songwriter and anti-apartheid activist is an icon … Read More
JAZZ NEWS: Vocalist SOMI Releases “Khuluma” Featuring Vocalist MSAKI; To Perform ‘Somi and Friends: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’ on March 19th at The Apollo Theater
Internationally Acclaimed Artist SOMI Releases “Khuluma” Featuring Vocalist MSAKI, out February 25 SOMI To Headline AfricaNow! Festival With ‘Somi and Friends: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba’ on March 19th at … Read More
SONG OF THE DAY: Somi’s ‘Love Tastes Like Strawberries’ featuring Gregory Porter – JAZZIZ
by Matt Micucci, Jazziz “Vocalist Somi will release her full-length personal tribute to the legendary Miriam Makeba on March 4. Pre-order Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba here. The new … Read More
TAKE FIVE: Somi’s ‘Love Tastes Like Strawberries’ featuring Gregory Porter is out now – WBGO
by Nate Chinen, WBGO “What does devotion sound like? One vivid answer to that question can be found in a forthcoming album by singer-songwriter and playwright SOMI, titled Zenzile: The Reimagination of … Read More
NEW RELEASE: Grammy-Nominated Vocalist Somi Presents ‘Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba’ due out March 4, 2022 via Salon Africana
GRAMMY-Nominated, Internationally Acclaimed Vocalist Somi To Release Zenzile: The Reimagination Of Miriam Makeba on March 4, 2022 Release Concert at the Historic Apollo Theater on March 19, 2022 New album … Read More