Somi Live at NIROX Sculpture Park
27 Mar 2022 SAST (+02:00)
NIROX Sculpture Park
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Somi Live at NIROX Sculpture Park
"Critically acclaimed for her “African grooves, supple jazz singing and compassionate social consciousness … both serious and seductive” by The New York Times, Somi is known for her wide-ranging vocal technique and her original blend of modern jazz with African music styles. The Rwandan-Ugandan vocalist, composer, and writer has built an international career of storytelling that gives voice to issues of social justice, transnationalism, womanhood, and global constructions of Blackness. In 2021, Somi became the first African woman ever nominated in any of the Grammy Awards' Jazz categories for her 2020 Holy Room album.
On the 27th of March, Somi will host a concert at Nirox Sculpture Park to celebrate her latest studio album Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba that she is releasing this month in honor of what would have been the late singer and activist's 90th Birthday. Also featuring an array of special guests, the concert will be a festive celebration of Miriam Makeba's invaluable musical contributions and deep commitment to social justice.
The new album is a companion piece to the larger cultural memory work of Somi's original play, Dreaming Zenzile, which is based on the life of Miriam Makeba and will open Off-Broadway in New York City in June 2022. Somi has been developing the play for the past seven years and is deeply thankful to The Miriam Makeba Estate, The Miriam Makeba Foundation, and Mama Africa Cultural & Social Trust for their support and permission to create this work.
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NIROX is a cashless venue. All transactions via credit/debit card machines.
No food, drinks, pets, gazebos, beach umbrellas, balloons, portable speakers, bicycles or sporting equipment may be brought into the park.
No swimming permitted.
All COVID precautionary measures will be taken. No entry without a mask. Social distancing to be observed.
NIROX is a private not-for-profit foundation to benefit the arts. All income is used to maintain the grounds, the artist residency program and artist support.
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Disclaimer
Entry and use of the facilities is entirely at your own risk. NIROX has no responsibility for injury or loss of any kind, howsoever arising.
Children are their parents responsibility. They must be under adult supervision at all times and respect the performance and experience of other patrons during concert. Sculptures are not to be handled or played upon.
The landscape is precious, treat it as such.
NIROX is an outdoor venue, subject to the weather. While every care is taken to ensure an enjoyable experience, a decision will be taken in the event of inclement weather on how to proceed. No refunds.
Entry to the park constitutes agreement that images of visitors may be captured and published on social and other media by other visitors; and by NIROX
The event will comply with current COVID legislations and best practice. If these change, NIROX is not responsible for curtailment or cancellation of this event.
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Somi Live at NIROX Sculpture Park
"Critically acclaimed for her “African grooves, supple jazz singing and compassionate social consciousness … both serious and seductive” by The New York Times, Somi is known for her wide-ranging vocal technique and her original blend of modern jazz with African music styles. The Rwandan-Ugandan vocalist, composer, and writer has built an international career of storytelling that gives voice to issues of social justice, transnationalism, womanhood, and global constructions of Blackness. In 2021, Somi became the first African woman ever nominated in any of the Grammy Awards' Jazz categories for her 2020 Holy Room album.
On the 27th of March, Somi will host a concert at Nirox Sculpture Park to celebrate her latest studio album Zenzile: The Reimagination of Miriam Makeba that she is releasing this month in honor of what would have been the late singer and activist's 90th Birthday. Also featuring an array of special guests, the concert will be a festive celebration of Miriam Makeba's invaluable musical contributions and deep commitment to social justice.
The new album is a companion piece to the larger cultural memory work of Somi's original play, Dreaming Zenzile, which is based on the life of Miriam Makeba and will open Off-Broadway in New York City in June 2022. Somi has been developing the play for the past seven years and is deeply thankful to The Miriam Makeba Estate, The Miriam Makeba Foundation, and Mama Africa Cultural & Social Trust for their support and permission to create this work.
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NIROX is a cashless venue. All transactions via credit/debit card machines.
No food, drinks, pets, gazebos, beach umbrellas, balloons, portable speakers, bicycles or sporting equipment may be brought into the park.
No swimming permitted.
All COVID precautionary measures will be taken. No entry without a mask. Social distancing to be observed.
NIROX is a private not-for-profit foundation to benefit the arts. All income is used to maintain the grounds, the artist residency program and artist support.
______________
Disclaimer
Entry and use of the facilities is entirely at your own risk. NIROX has no responsibility for injury or loss of any kind, howsoever arising.
Children are their parents responsibility. They must be under adult supervision at all times and respect the performance and experience of other patrons during concert. Sculptures are not to be handled or played upon.
The landscape is precious, treat it as such.
NIROX is an outdoor venue, subject to the weather. While every care is taken to ensure an enjoyable experience, a decision will be taken in the event of inclement weather on how to proceed. No refunds.
Entry to the park constitutes agreement that images of visitors may be captured and published on social and other media by other visitors; and by NIROX
The event will comply with current COVID legislations and best practice. If these change, NIROX is not responsible for curtailment or cancellation of this event.