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Samara Joy
With a voice that shimmers with warmth and grace, Samara Joy has swiftly emerged as one of the most captivating jazz vocalists of her generation. Winner of the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition at just 19, the Bronx-born singer has since earned multiple Grammy Awards and widespread acclaim for her soulful interpretations of classic jazz standards. Drawing comparisons to icons like Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald, Joy brings elegance, emotional depth and a timeless sensibility to the Great American Songbook. Now, in her Hayes Hall debut, she shares the artistry that has made her a rising star on stages around the world.