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Somi (Somi Kakoma) is a Midwest-raised jazz vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright with Ugandan and Rwandan roots. Her Grammy-nominated Holy Room: Live at Alte Oper made her the first African woman nominated in any Grammy jazz category.

Concert Info

Genre: Afro-Soul, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, contemporary vocal jazz

Catch the Somi concert in Evanston at SPACE on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Purchase your tickets!

Profile

Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of immigrants from Uganda and Rwanda.

Reception

Hailed by The New York Times as a virtuosic performer in full command of her instrument and powers, she is known in the international jazz world simply as Somi.

Grammy nomination

Her 2021 Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album made her the first African woman ever nominated in any of the Grammy jazz categories, as well as the first Rwandan or Ugandan ever nominated for a Grammy.

Projects

Her last release, Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba, was a companion project to the critically acclaimed original musical Dreaming Zenzile that Somi also wrote and starred in Off-Broadway as a tribute to the great South African singer and activist.

Upcoming

Her highly anticipated forthcoming album, What Does It Take to Bloom?, will be released in August 2026. Check out her latest single here.

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Venue Info

SPACE

1245 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202, USA

evanstonspace.com

+1 847-492-8860

More Upcoming Somi Concerts

Thu, 8:00 PM Oct 1 2026	Somi Sony Hall - New York, NY	tickets $61
Sat, 7:30 PM Oct 3 2026	Somi SOPAC (South Orange Performing Arts Center) - South Orange, NJ	tickets $74