GRAMMY-nominated vocalist, songwriter, and jazz musician Somi, has released a single titled ‘House of the Rising Sun’ the first of two songs to be released ahead of her upcoming album, 'Zenzile: The Reimagining Of Miriam Makeba,' which is set to drop on March 4, 2022.
This new album, to be released on the artist's Salon Africana label, is an ode to late legendary South African singer, songwriter, and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba for her invaluable musical contributions and social justice in the continent, particularly in South Africa.
On the album, Somi performs renditions of some of Makeba's most well-known records, including both original compositions by Makeba and covers. It features special guest appearances by Seun Kuti, Grammy Award winners Angelique Kidjo and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Gregory Porter, and other African music heavyweights.