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A Joyful Holiday[LP]
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A Joyful Holiday
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Linger Awhile[Deluxe Edition CD]
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Felicia
December 5th 2024
Absolutely wonderful performance by not only Samara Joy, but her family the McClendon family. Clearly it is where Samara has inherited a talented rich legacy of song. Samara’s 94 year old grandfather was escorted on stage and preceded to amaze us with a heartfelt rendition of “It is well with My Soul”, which received a standing ovation. Antonio McClendon (Samara’s father), is a very accomplished vocalist & guitarist.
This is my second time experiencing Samara Joy. The first was at NJPAC in June of this year. I thoroughly enjoyed both shows. Samara Joy, has a fan in me and the introduction to the McClendon family has me a fan of them as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the show.
Morristown, NJ@Mayo Performing Arts Center

Felecia
June 25th 2024
I finally had the opportunity to see Samara Joy live and she is truly a joy to listen too. She is a young, new jazz singer with an "old soul". Her vocal abilities are phenomenal. She puts a bit of a unique spin on many old standards. Her small band is awesome as well consisting of a piano, bass trombone, trumpet and (I think) 2 sax players. One gentleman also plays the flute. Her live show does not compare with her recordings. I would recommend everyone (especially if you love music) see her, You won't be disappointed.
Newark, NJ@New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Pearl
June 6th 2024
Such phenomenal talents. Samara Joy is truly one of the great voices of our time. I knew this beforehand, but seeing her perform live was jaw-dropping. The range, the passion. So many great numbers, gorgeous arrangements, and a fabulous ensemble of musicians. Truly a feast for our ears. I believe everyone in the audience felt as blessed as we did just to be in attendance. Amazing show, if you get the chance to see her. Do.
Charlotte, NC@Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts
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About Samara Joy
With her Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances on the TODAY Show and millions of likes on TikTok — cementing her status as perhaps the first Gen Z jazz singing star. On Linger Awhile, Samara will introduce that massive audience to a slew of classic standards several times older than she is through her timeless, irresistible sound.
Samara is still relatively new to jazz. Growing up in the Bronx, it was other music of the past — the music of her parent’s childhoods, as she put it — that she listened to most. She treasures her musical lineage, which stretches back to her grandparents Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, both of whom performed with Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and runs through her father, who is a singer, songwriter and producer who toured with gospel artist Andraé Crouch. Eventually, she did follow in the family tradition, singing in church and then with the jazz band at Fordham High School for the Arts, with whom she won Best Vocalist at JALC’s Essentially Ellington competition. That led to her enrolling in SUNY Purchase’s jazz studies program, where she fell deeply in love with the music.
Samara is still relatively new to jazz. Growing up in the Bronx, it was other music of the past — the music of her parent’s childhoods, as she put it — that she listened to most. She treasures her musical lineage, which stretches back to her grandparents Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, both of whom performed with Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and runs through her father, who is a singer, songwriter and producer who toured with gospel artist Andraé Crouch. Eventually, she did follow in the family tradition, singing in church and then with the jazz band at Fordham High School for the Arts, with whom she won Best Vocalist at JALC’s Essentially Ellington competition. That led to her enrolling in SUNY Purchase’s jazz studies program, where she fell deeply in love with the music.
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Genres:
Jazz
Hometown:
New York City, NY
concerts and tour dates
Upcoming
Past
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all concerts & live streams
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Live Photos of Samara Joy

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Samara Joy merch


A Joyful Holiday[LP]
$24.98

A Joyful Holiday
$13.98

Linger Awhile[Deluxe Edition CD]
$16.27

Linger Awhile
$13.98
View All
Samara Joy's tour
Fan Reviews

Felicia
December 5th 2024
Absolutely wonderful performance by not only Samara Joy, but her family the McClendon family. Clearly it is where Samara has inherited a talented rich legacy of song. Samara’s 94 year old grandfather was escorted on stage and preceded to amaze us with a heartfelt rendition of “It is well with My Soul”, which received a standing ovation. Antonio McClendon (Samara’s father), is a very accomplished vocalist & guitarist.
This is my second time experiencing Samara Joy. The first was at NJPAC in June of this year. I thoroughly enjoyed both shows. Samara Joy, has a fan in me and the introduction to the McClendon family has me a fan of them as well. I thoroughly enjoyed the show.
Morristown, NJ@Mayo Performing Arts Center

Felecia
June 25th 2024
I finally had the opportunity to see Samara Joy live and she is truly a joy to listen too. She is a young, new jazz singer with an "old soul". Her vocal abilities are phenomenal. She puts a bit of a unique spin on many old standards. Her small band is awesome as well consisting of a piano, bass trombone, trumpet and (I think) 2 sax players. One gentleman also plays the flute. Her live show does not compare with her recordings. I would recommend everyone (especially if you love music) see her, You won't be disappointed.
Newark, NJ@New Jersey Performing Arts Center

Pearl
June 6th 2024
Such phenomenal talents. Samara Joy is truly one of the great voices of our time. I knew this beforehand, but seeing her perform live was jaw-dropping. The range, the passion. So many great numbers, gorgeous arrangements, and a fabulous ensemble of musicians. Truly a feast for our ears. I believe everyone in the audience felt as blessed as we did just to be in attendance. Amazing show, if you get the chance to see her. Do.
Charlotte, NC@Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts
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About Samara Joy
With her Verve Records debut, Linger Awhile, 23-year-old Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable label. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King, appearances on the TODAY Show and millions of likes on TikTok — cementing her status as perhaps the first Gen Z jazz singing star. On Linger Awhile, Samara will introduce that massive audience to a slew of classic standards several times older than she is through her timeless, irresistible sound.
Samara is still relatively new to jazz. Growing up in the Bronx, it was other music of the past — the music of her parent’s childhoods, as she put it — that she listened to most. She treasures her musical lineage, which stretches back to her grandparents Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, both of whom performed with Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and runs through her father, who is a singer, songwriter and producer who toured with gospel artist Andraé Crouch. Eventually, she did follow in the family tradition, singing in church and then with the jazz band at Fordham High School for the Arts, with whom she won Best Vocalist at JALC’s Essentially Ellington competition. That led to her enrolling in SUNY Purchase’s jazz studies program, where she fell deeply in love with the music.
Samara is still relatively new to jazz. Growing up in the Bronx, it was other music of the past — the music of her parent’s childhoods, as she put it — that she listened to most. She treasures her musical lineage, which stretches back to her grandparents Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, both of whom performed with Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and runs through her father, who is a singer, songwriter and producer who toured with gospel artist Andraé Crouch. Eventually, she did follow in the family tradition, singing in church and then with the jazz band at Fordham High School for the Arts, with whom she won Best Vocalist at JALC’s Essentially Ellington competition. That led to her enrolling in SUNY Purchase’s jazz studies program, where she fell deeply in love with the music.
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Genres:
Jazz
Hometown:
New York City, NY
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