Samara Joy

One sold-out concert at a time, 25-year-old vocalist Samara Joy has earned a reputation as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress to the sound, technique and charisma that defined personal heroines like Sarah Vaughan, Betty Carter and Carmen McRae. Winner of five Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist in 2023 and Best Jazz Vocal Album for 2023 and 2025, Joy is a steady presence on network television and has appeared at legendary venues and events including the Apollo Theater and Lincoln Center, and the Newport and Monterey jazz festivals. With millions of likes on TikTok, Joy has helped a new generation of music fans discover timeless American music. https://goguecenter.auburn.edu/samara-joy/