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SAMA
Since SAMA began in 2019, we have produced and captured one-of-a-kind performances with more than 200 artists from across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.
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Upcoming
Performances
SAMA aims to help bring as many outstanding international artists to the Pacific Northwest to perform and rebuild our vibrant connected community.
Through musical performances, global artists have the power to transport audiences around the world all while challenging preconceptions or assumptions about what we know or believe about other cultures. See what’s coming up!
About SAMA
SAMA grows empathy across cultures by being a hub for global roots music in the Pacific Northwest & worldwide
Founded by Darek Mazzone and John Goodfellow in 2019, SAMA has helped music lovers discover emerging and underrepresented artists, produced hundreds of cultural performances, and partnered with producers & musicians from Portugal, Ukraine, Iran, Taiwan, and beyond. Learn more about our work.
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COMING UP
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.