Romy and Sampha lead with open hearts and open arms on their collaborative single, “I’m On Your Side.” The downbeat, tender record arrives alongside a live performance video filmed at Young Space in London. With Sampha on piano, the pair of musicians deliver an emotional declaration of affection. “I love …
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Sampha will spend spring 2024 on the road continuing to promote his latest LP Lahai as the British singer has mapped out a North American tour. The trek kicks off March 26 in Miami and works itself westward over the course of 14 shows, concluding April 14 in Vancouver. In …
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Celebrated singer-songwriter Sampha picked Steve Lacy’s hit “Bad Habit” for his customary cover during an appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. Sampha delivered a pared-back, practically delicate rendition of the song. Instead of the original’s thumping drum beat, Sampha used only a spare, skittering percussion track which provided a …
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DURING a series of performance residencies this year titled Satellite Business, Sampha played in a circle of musicians — different voices, synths, drums, and electronics vying gracefully for center stage. The shows required smaller, more intimate venues, like St. John at Hackney Church in London, where he performed three nights …
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Mercury Prize-winning singer and producer Sampha returned Wednesday with “Spirit 2.0,” his first solo song in over six years. While Sampha’s acclaimed 2017 album Process found the singer tackling grief head-on, “Spirit 2.0” strikes a more optimistic tone. “It’s about the importance of connection to both myself and others, and …
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