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Vocalist Somi on her inspirations. Church of Sound All-Stars pay tribute to Abram Wilson.

Star vocalist Somi shares her inspirations plus concert highlights from the Church of Sound All-Stars paying tribute to trumpeter and educator Abram Wilson.

Jumoké 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 “the 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

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