
SAMA is a nonprofit forging cross-cultural connections through the transformative power of music and art
By curating forward-thinking performances, workshops, and educational programs, we challenge assumptions, celebrate cultural heritage, and spark creative exchanges. Our robust social media presence and dedicated web application further extend these connections, fostering a vibrant global community where audiences can discover events, explore artist backgrounds, and interact with one another.
Through continued support, SAMA aims to expand its global partnerships, amplify emerging and traditional music forms, and produce documentaries and media projects that highlight sacred and healing art traditions. We strive to address urgent challenges—like climate change and migration—by harnessing music’s capacity for empathy and transformation. With each new collaboration, performance, and media initiative, we’re building a more inclusive and culturally rich landscape—one that unites local communities, spotlights artistic innovation, and underscores our collective capacity for unity.

Upcoming Events

Kíla
The legendary Irish band will grace the stages of Seattle on June 19. Not to be missed. Opening set by Darek Mazzone.

ADG7
“There’s a flowering folk-roots revival in South Korea - but no band combines virtuosity, charisma, and pure energy like Ak Dan Gwang Chil”
— WFMU

Mamak Khadem
Called "one of the wonders of world trance music" by the Los Angeles Times, she has stunned audiences with her striking blend of classical Persian style with diverse contemporary influences, her exceptional vocal mastery, and her unforgettable voice.