Mission
SAMA cultivates a hub for global roots music in the Pacific Northwest, fostering empathy across cultures through transformative music and arts experiences.
Vision
A polyphonic world, a world where many worlds fit.
About Us
SAMA emerged as a response to the fragmentation and polarization in today’s societies. In a world beset by wars, authoritarianism, ecological degradation, and climate change-induced displacements, our need for relationship skills has never been greater. Despite being globally connected, we often fail to truly listen to each other. Music has the power to bridge these divides, engaging the right hemisphere of the brain, which governs experience, emotion, and relationships. At SAMA, we celebrate music's inherent ability to connect us to our shared humanity and ancestral roots.
We focus on live performances to tap into the communal and social aspects of music, creating relationships among musicians, audiences, and the music itself. By experiencing music together, people from diverse cultural backgrounds can develop a greater awareness and appreciation of different ways of being within our shared humanity. SAMA envisions a world where this awareness, rooted in empathetic social experiences, nurtures a polyphonic world—a world where many worlds fit.
Our Work
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We develop connections with artists worldwide who engage with traditional roots and the sacred and healing aspects of music.
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Through recorded interviews and performances shared on our social media platforms, we connect artists with new global audiences.
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Leveraging our extensive relationships in the Pacific Northwest, we present live performances in the Seattle area, creating an international corridor for global roots artists.
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Our app curates a trusted list of exceptional local events, connects global music enthusiasts, and offers incentives to cultivate a thriving music ecosystem.
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Item descriptionIn collaboration with local partners and visiting artists, we explore the interplay of traditional and contemporary music influences, cultural identities shaped by immigration and colonization, and the artistic process of finding roots within dominant cultures.
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Our documentaries explore sacred and healing music traditions worldwide, fostering empathy and appreciation for our shared humanity.
Join us in creating a world where music connects us all.
LIVE SHOWS & STREAMED PERFORMANCES / INTERVIEWS
Music: Creating Lasting Connections and Transcendent States in Human Expression
At SAMA: Music + Art, we define "sacred music" as any harmonic, rhythmic, melodious – even experimental – musical art form that elevates the human spirit. From Gregorian chants and Mongolian throat singing to Moroccan Gnawa and Brazilian samba, sacred music encompasses a diverse array of traditions. It has resonated in great halls, houses of worship, forests, fields, and even on chaotic urban streets worldwide.
SAMA is dedicated to sharing the transcendent power of sacred music through live and streamed performances by artists from across the globe. Join us for enchanting experiences of Seattle live music, embracing the vibrant tapestry of world music that enriches Seattle's music culture. Check out our music calendar for Seattle concerts schedule and discover unique things to do in Seattle.
SAMA’s Featured Artists
SAMA produces, promotes, and champions sacred music & art experiences in the Pacific Northwest & Worldwide
Music is important for several reasons. Some of the ways in which music can be important include:
Music can help to express and communicate emotions: Music can evoke strong emotions in listeners and can be a powerful tool for self-expression and communication.
Music can bring people together: Music can unite people and bring them together, regardless of their differences. It can be a way for people to connect with one another and build a sense of community.
Music can provide a sense of enjoyment and entertainment: Many people find music to be an enjoyable and entertaining form of art. It can provide a sense of pleasure and can be a way to relax and unwind.
Music can have therapeutic benefits: Research has shown that music can have several therapeutic benefits, including reducing stress and anxiety, improving mood, and helping to manage chronic pain.
Music can have educational value: Music can be an important educational tool, as it can help to develop skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
Music can have cultural significance: Music is an important part of many cultures and can serve to preserve and celebrate cultural traditions and heritage.
Overall, music is an important part of human life and can serve a variety of purposes, including expressing and communicating emotions, bringing people together, providing enjoyment and entertainment, and having therapeutic and educational value.
