Samara Joy

Samara Joy McLendon, known professionally as Samara Joy, is an American jazz singer born on November 11, 1999. Hailing from the Bronx, New York City, she comes from a musical family background. Her paternal grandparents, Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, were the founders of the gospel group The Savettes. Inspired by her father, who is a vocalist and bass player, Samara developed a love for gospel, soul, and Motown music. She attended Fordham High School for the Arts, where she showcased her talent as a jazz singer in the school's jazz band. In 2021, she released her self-titled debut album, followed by her second album, 'Linger Awhile,' in 2022.More