Grammy Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist & Recording Artist; Interpreter of the Great American Songbook; Performer of "Linger Awhile"

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Samara Joy Biography

Samara Joy, a jazz singer, commenced her musical journey in 2019 and swiftly left a significant mark in the domain of jazz music. She gained recognition early in her career, winning the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition the same year. Her self-titled debut album "Samara Joy" was released in 2021, followed by her second album "Linger Awhile" in 2022, which climbed to the top spot on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Furthermore, she made appearances on national television, including on "Today" with guitarist Pasquale Grasso, and in a "60 Minutes" interview.

In a relatively short span of time, Joy has showcased her talents on some of the most prestigious stages in the world. Notably, she has performed at the distinguished Carnegie Hall and at renowned jazz festivals including the Monterey Jazz Festival and Newport Jazz Festival. Her commitment to promoting the understanding and appreciation of jazz music is evident through her public performances and educational initiatives. Her association with prominent record labels such as Verve Records and Whirlwind Recordings further testifies to her growing influence in the industry.

Joy's exceptional talent and hard work have not gone unnoticed. She has been the recipient of multiple Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2023, Best Jazz Performance in 2024 and 2025, and Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2023, 2025, and 2026. In addition, she bagged the Jazz Music Awards for Best New Jazz Artist in 2022 and was nominated for the Outstanding Jazz Album – Vocal at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards. Her alumni status from the State University of New York at Purchase underlines her solid foundation in music.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 02/03/2026.

Samara Joy Videos

Interview and Performance on Tamron Hall | Samara Joy

Interview and Performance on Tamron Hall | Samara Joy

Two-time Grammy winner Samara Joy sits down for her first interview following the recent honors for “Best New Artist” and “Best Jazz Vocal...

2023 Grammy Acceptance Speech | Samara Joy

2023 Grammy Acceptance Speech | Samara Joy

Watch SAMARA JOY's acceptance speech for Best New Artist at the 2023 GRAMMYs. About the Recording Academy / GRAMMYs: Recording Academy is the...

Interview on The Beat MSNBC | Samara Joy

Interview on The Beat MSNBC | Samara Joy

Pres. Obama famously told his speechwriter to play John Coltrane while writing, a nod to the ongoing influence of classic jazz. The classic genre is...

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