Laura Kabasomi Kakoma
American jazz singer
Laura Kabasomi Kakoma (June 6, 1981), is a Grammy-nominated American-born singer, songwriter, playwright, and actor of Rwandan and Ugandan descent. Somi is the first African woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award in a Jazz category.
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Quotes
edit- Thank you to my family and all who have supported, cheered, inspired, and loved me through my journey. Thank you to the Recording Academy for this honor ….and to the glorious Frankfurt Radio Big Band for making this project a reality. I am so, so, so grateful! Indeed, the journey is a Holy Room (oh, and I cut off my locs!).
- Laura Kabasomi Kakoma, Somi, said: (ktpress.rw, November 27, 2020 )
- Today I was nominated for my very first Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category. I am so overwhelmed with gratitude (and can’t stop crying!)
- Laura Kabasomi Kakoma, Somi, said after her nomination. (ktpress.rw, November 27, 2020 )
