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Somi

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Thursday, October 10
7:30 - 9:30 pm (Doors open at 7 PM)
Cost: $10-$51
With “African grooves, supple jazz singing, and compassionate social consciousness” (The New York Times), Somi proves that artistic excellence and humanitarianism go hand in hand.

This event is part of the annual Jazz Series.

With “African grooves, supple jazz singing, and compassionate social consciousness” (The New York Times), Somi proves over and over that artistic excellence and humanitarianism go hand in hand. Born in Illinois to parents from Uganda and Rwanda, Somi builds bridges between the Midwest and East Africa with musical storytelling that has earned her an NAACP Image Award and a GRAMMY nomination for best jazz vocal album; brought her to Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival, and The Kennedy Center; and inspired collaborations with the likes of Angelique Kidjo, Common, and the legendary jazz trumpet player Hugh Masekela.

Somi - House of the Rising Sun

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Single ticket pricing:
  • UW-Madison Student (1 per ID, must show ID): $10
  • General Public: $51
  • Wisconsin Union Members: $47
  • Student (any): $47
  • Youth (17 and under): $15

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THEATER SEASON

This event is part of the annual Jazz Series.

With “African grooves, supple jazz singing, and compassionate social consciousness” (The New York Times), Somi proves over and over that artistic excellence and humanitarianism go hand in hand. Born in Illinois to parents from Uganda and Rwanda, Somi builds bridges between the Midwest and East Africa with musical storytelling that has earned her an NAACP Image Award and a GRAMMY nomination for best jazz vocal album; brought her to Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival, and The Kennedy Center; and inspired collaborations with the likes of Angelique Kidjo, Common, and the legendary jazz trumpet player Hugh Masekela.

Somi - House of the Rising Sun

Add this concert to a Build-Your-Own Subscription and save 15-20% off of single ticket prices. Prices vary.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY
Single ticket pricing:
  • UW-Madison Student (1 per ID, must show ID): $10
  • General Public: $51
  • Wisconsin Union Members: $47
  • Student (any): $47
  • Youth (17 and under): $15

Event Categories

THEATER SEASON

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