Africa State of Mind: Somi - Singer, Songwriter and Actor
Description
In this episode of Africa State of Mind Lee Kasumba has an in-depth conversation with Somi (born Laura Kabasomi) a singer, songwriter, and actor about her upbringing as a Rwandan and Ugandan descent in America.
Ofentse Pitse (27), South Africa’s first black woman to conduct and own an all-black orchestra talks to Lee Kasumba about trials and tribulations of getting into the niche arts. Ofentse shares her dreams of playing at the Sydney Opera House
Published 04/09/20
Kenyan afro-pop band Sauti Sol speak to Lee Kasumba about taking their fresh sound of pop to the world. They discuss misconceptions about Kenyan music and what makes Africa youth tick.
Published 03/11/20