Location: United Kingdom
Sampha Lahai Sisay (born 16 November 1988) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer from Morden, South London. Sampha is widely known for his collaborative work with Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Frank Ocean, SBTRKT, Jessie Ware, Travis Scott, Kanye West, Solange and others. Sampha has released two solo EPs: Sundanza (2010) and Dual (2013). Sampha's debut album, Process, was released on 3 February 2017 by Young and won the 2017 Mercury Prize. His second album, Lahai, was released on 20 October 2023.
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With his long-awaited and already acclaimed second album ‘Lahai’ out now and ahead of his appearance at Perth Festival, we catch up with Sampha Lahai Sisay.
Was Sampha's first Australian show in seven years worth the wait?
The British muso will headline shows in Auckland, Sydney and Brisbane, plus Melbourne exclusive 'Satellite Business' In The Round Show.
Check out new sights and sounds from the likes of Blondshell, CIVIC, GloRilla, Sampha, Tkay Maidza and more!.
The cover - recorded at this year's Glastonbury Festival - sees Sampha and his trusty piano take on the A Seat At The Table stand-out..
"His smooth and soulful vocals wash over us like floating waves."
"The audience became immediately engulfed by the orphaned artist's representation of grief and loneliness."
The once-revered sidekick goes the distance himself with an outstanding 10 tracker..
"A beautifully dissonant and unexpected approach that feels oddly comforting."
It'll be his first time on our shores