NINA SIMONE MEETS BERTOLT BRECHT
"Prepare to have your socks knocked off!"
Simon Behrman, music writer, on Strange Fruit
"The best rendition of Goodmorning Heartache, since Billie Holiday"
Michael Garrick OBE, jazz pianist
"Her rhythms are so fluid but it's all there and her amazing voice floats effortlessly over the top"
John Kameel Farah, Award winning composer
With a voice that can bring audiences to tears and extraordinary versatility on the tombak, Somaye’s music represents the fresh sound of the Iranian Diaspora, fusing East and West. Her unique arrangements of jazz standards on the tombak create a sound that can only emerge from London's cultural melting pot and is complemented by the heartfelt poetry penned by herself.
Born to Iranian parents in London, Somaye spent 3 years in Iran before fleeing and returning to London. She found solace in music and initially trained on the piano before discovering her true talent as a singer.
www.somaye.info