Somi

About Somi

Birth Day: June 6, 1979
Birth Place: Champaign, IL

Somi

Somi was born on June 6, 1979 in Champaign, IL. Singer and cellist known for the innovative musical style she dubbed "New African Jazz." She found success with her albums If The Rains Come First and The Lagos Music Salon.
Somi is a member of Jazz Singer

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🎂 Somi - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

Currently, Somi is 45 years, 6 months and 21 days old. Somi will celebrate 46rd birthday on a Friday 6th of June 2025. Below we countdown to Somi upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Somi
Occupation Jazz Singer
Age 45 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born June 6, 1979 (Champaign, IL)
Birthday June 6
Town/City Champaign, IL
Nationality IL

🌙 Zodiac

Somi’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Somi was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

About

Singer and Cellist known for the innovative musical style she dubbed "New African Jazz." She found success with her albums If The Rains Come First and The Lagos Music Salon.

Before Fame

She moved between Illinois and Zambia growing up, eventually settling Illinois, where she attended high school and college. She attended graduate school at NYU.

Trivia

She's been named a TED fellow and is the founder of the non-profit New Africa Live.

Family Life

She grew up in immigrant parents from Rwanda and Uganda. Her father spent time working for the World Health Organization.

Associated With

She featured Angelique Kidjo on her album The Lagos Music Salon.

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