On Petite Afrique, acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Somi crafts a vibrant tapestry of sound blending jazz, rock, soul, and blues with rich influences from African music. Released in 2017 on Music On Vinyl, this album displays Somi's remarkable ability to balance energetic and innovative compositions like "The Wild One" with more introspective moments, offering listeners a journey through both lively rhythms and quiet depth.
What sets Petite Afrique apart is Somi’s unique fusion of styles, weaving traditional jazz with world music elements that evoke the atmosphere of African storytelling and urban life. Her expressive voice and thoughtful songwriting create an album full of emotion and originality, making it an essential listen for fans of genre-crossing contemporary jazz.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Jazz, Rock, Soul & Funk, Blues
- Release Date: 2017
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TRACKS
A1. Disappearing Act 1
A2. Alien
A3. Black Enough
A4. The Wild One
A5. They're Like Ghosts
A6. The Gentry
B1. Kadiatou The Beautiful
B2. Holy Room
B3. Disappearing Act 2
B4. Let Me
B5. BLUE
B6. Go Back To Your Country (Interlude)
B7. Like Dakar
B8. Midnight Angels
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