We believe music was humanity’s first language.
SAMA helps people remember how to listen across difference.
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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.
Experience the transcendent power of music by viewing one of our past performances.
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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
Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto
Senegalese kora master Ablaye Cissoko shares the stage in a mesmerizing collaboration with French accordionist and composer Cyrille Brotto. Together, they create an exotic, yet strikingly modern sound that melds the deep traditions of their very different musical cultures and showcases their unique artistry.
“masterful... a gem from start to finish” - Songlines
Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto
Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto perform a gift of poetic imagination and musical intelligence, at times so harmonious that it seems as if touched by grace.
DakhaBrakha
🌍 Why Dakhabrakha is Important 🌍
Dakhabrakha is not just a band—they are cultural ambassadors and advocates for peace. Hailing from Ukraine, their music fuses traditional Ukrainian folk with contemporary rhythms, creating a powerful sound that transcends borders. Through their haunting harmonies and mesmerizing live performances, Dakhabrakha draws global attention to the ongoing war in Ukraine, using their platform to advocate for freedom, resilience, and solidarity.
Their performances are not only a celebration of Ukrainian heritage but a call to action, raising awareness of the struggles their country faces and spreading a message of unity in the face of adversity. By blending art with activism, Dakhabrakha continues to captivate audiences worldwide while standing as a voice for their homeland.
Experience the power of Dakhabrakha live—music with a message that resonates far beyond the stage.
#Dakhabrakha #Ukraine #WorldMusic #CulturalFusion #LiveMusic #GlobalSounds #StandWithUkraine #ConcertPromo
DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha is a world music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine. The name DakhaBrakha is original, outstanding, and authentic at the same time. It means “give/take” in the old Ukrainian language.
Members:
Nina Garenetska - Cello / Vocals
Iryna Kovalenko - Piano / Percussion / Vocals Olena Tsybulska - Drums / Vocals
Marko Halanevych - Accordion / Vocals
Vladyslav Troitskyi - Director, ideologist, and founder of DakhaBrakha band
#Dakhabrakha #Ukraine #WorldMusic #CulturalFusion #LiveMusic #GlobalSounds #StandWithUkraine #ConcertPromo