Jake Blount and Mali Obomsawin
January 18, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$25
On January 18, 2025, The Sofia will host Jake Blount and Mali Obomsawin, two artists who bridge the worlds of tradition and innovation in folk and jazz music. Blount, an expert in Black folk traditions, mixes string band sounds with Afrofuturist tones, using the banjo, fiddle, and electric guitar to honor his heritage while pushing boundaries. Obomsawin, a bassist and vocalist of the Odanak First Nation, incorporates Indigenous themes into free jazz, blending storytelling with improvisation. Together, they craft a sound that’s deeply historical yet strikingly modern, promising an immersive night that celebrates and reimagines American roots music.
