Somi: 'Ginger Me Slowly,' Live On Soundcheck

Hear the entire session and interview: bit.ly/1AUCffe
After her father died, Somi decided to spend 18 months in Nigeria, seeking out the cultural vibrancy of Lagos, which she has said reminded her of the creative energy of New York. While there, she maintained a journal, recorded sounds, and collected musical ideas on a pocket digital voice recorder. Once she returned home to New York, those sketches became the backbone for her latest album, The Lagos Music Salon.
Throughout Lagos, Somi's songs touch on American jazz, African rhythms and R&B, especially as she updates songs from Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti ("Lady Revisited") and soul singer Nina Simone ("Four African Women") with themes of global politics and social activism, and the struggles and strength of women in Africa. And when coupled with ambient street sounds and snippets of random conversations, Somi not only adds extra texture to the music, but infuses her songs with a true sense of place. Even as she proudly displays her influences, Somi delivers a unique and personal musical statement.
Watch Somi perform "Ginger Me Slowly" with her band live in the Soundcheck studio.
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[@KhumoSematle]

I am in love with this lady's voice... Her spirit!

[@Ok_Sorbet-824]

It's official. I have been missing out on the beauty that is Somi.

[@kaalima]

Sadly, you won't hear this wonderful music on the radio. I love her sound !!

[@fionadavhana161]

You will on South African radio, Metro FM 😍

[@adavis1881]

I LOVE HER!!! this song is my favorite. Her voice is amazing.

[@keletsokgotse9829]

Thanks to Metro fm in South Africa, I was introduced to this wonderful singer.

[@yvonnep.3485]

B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JosephWilliamsHNW]

Hi Yvonne.

[@thandsn2574]

This gave me goosebumps! The piano 😭🥺

[@baja5tbanger]

I see there are 2 people who are dead on the inside that gave a thumbs down. I feel sad for them that they down have joy or a soul

[@chiaramarletto9491]

I listened to Somi's fantastic voice and her powerful band yesterday at Ronnie Scott's, it was amazing.

[@Junkie4Kelis]

Such a beautiful song from such a beautiful spirit. Keep up the greatness, Somi!!

[@pierrot1065]

So beautiful voice

[@shellfrancis5400]

Amaxzinggggg!!! Absolutely beautiful!!!!!

[@kingtoadius]

beautiful!

[@siyandamaduna9833]

Omg the voice kills me and gives me life at the same time....intokazi yakwabo

[@kbgotflava]

Luvvvvvvv her voice and this song amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@daymysonset2883]

Beautiful.

[@baja5tbanger]

🔥🔥🔥🔥mama Africa

[@diaargh]

what a soothing voice

[@jhonthem8797]

Kisses from Brasil somi .beijos do Brasil somi.

[@NEOBROTHA]

SIMPLY THE BEST

[@chi-emekaogbe633]

I introduced Somi to my ex,Still hope we get back together one day

[@alexncedolwethumbeteni6058]

We need an update 😂

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@@alexncedolwethumbeteni6058 🤣🤣 the ship sailed

[@nyashamamvura293]

I'm sorry

[@phylliewilly]

Beautiful 😍❤️😍

[@prudencemasanabo2194]

inlove

[@mzluk]

Yeah

[@christinesullivan1229]

Beautiful refreshing XX

[@nnennaonwuchekwa5997]

Beyond beautiful

[@Atarijunkie72]

Fantastic 👍

[@DanielDenisDrayroccoco]

Superbe

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😍

[@priscillamcghee6470]

How smooth and sexy! Best to you Somi!

[@oluwaseunidowu6117]

My inflight song. Hostess can I have red wine 🍷 and chocolate 🍫 please?

[@codyryce6177]

i have a psycho-SOMI-tic illness