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5X GRAMMY winner Samara Joy was honored with her first-ever NAACP Image Award this weekend. Her latest studio album Portrait, out now on Verve Records, won for this year’s Outstanding Jazz Album. Co-produced by Joy and veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, the 8-song collection offers a snapshot of Joy’s growth since her GRAMMY Best New Artist win, not only as a once-in-a-generation vocalist but also as a lyricist and band leader. 

Following the ceremony on Saturday, Joy attended the NAACP post-show benefit concert, where she performed a medley of “Guess Who I Saw Today” and “Lately.” The event raised funds for the Altadena Community Preservation Fund, created by the NAACP to support the Altadena community affected by the Eaton fires. Watch a clip from the performance HERE.

Last night, Joy also attended the 15th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, where she was a presenter at this year’s ceremony held at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. 

Earlier this month, Joy earned her fourth and fifth GRAMMY Awards at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards. The Bronx native took home gold for Best Jazz Performance (“Twinkle Twinkle Little Me” feat. Sullivan Fortner) and Best Jazz Vocal Album (A Joyful Holiday). Joy previously won Best New Artist (2023), Best Jazz Vocal Album (Linger Awhile, 2023), and Best Jazz Performance (“Tight,” 2024).

Joy also recently appeared as a featured guest on the 55th season of Sesame Street. Other highlights include a CBS News 60 Minutes profile and#40;watch HEREand#41;, a PBS Newshour profile and#40;watch HEREand#41;, a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and a string of sold out shows across Asia.

Joy will continue to tour across the globe throughout 2025, including her anticipated Carnegie Hall debut on April 30. For all upcoming shows and tickets, please visit https://www.samarajoy.com. 

Samara Joy 2025 Tour Dates

March 7 - Caen, France - Théâtre De Caen

March 8 - Coutances, France - Théâtre De Coutances

March 10 - Lyon, France - Orchestre National De Lyon

March 11 - Lucerne, Switzerland - KKL Luzern

March 12 - Geneva, Switzerland - Victoria Hall

March 14 - Amiens, France - Maison De La Culture

March 15 - Paris, France - Grande salle Pierre Boulez - Philharmonie de Paris

March 17 - Toulouse, France - La Halle Aux Grains

March 18 - Marseille, France - Le Cepac Silo

March 20 - Metz, France - Arsenal

March 22 - Antwerp, Belgium - De Singel International Arts Centre

March 23 - Utrecht, Netherlands - TivoliVrendenburg 

April 30 - New York, NY - Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall

May 3 - Boston, MA - Berklee Performance Center

May 4 - East Greenwich, RI - Greenwich Odeum

May 11 - Germantown, TN - Highland Capital Performance Hall

May 13 - Nashville, TN - Schermerhorn Symphony Center

May 15 - Niagara, Canada - Central Niagara

May 16 - Toronto, Canada - Massey Hall

May 18 - Cape May, NJ - Exit Zero Jazz Festival

May 20 - Ridgefield, CT - The Ridgefield Playhouse

May 22 - Orlando, FL - Dr. Phillips Center - Steinmetz Hall

May 28 - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre

June 1 - New Orleans, LA - Orpheum Theater

June 2 - Houston, TX - Jones Hall For The Performing Arts

June 5 - Raleigh, NC - Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

June 7 - Norfolk, VA - Chrysler Hall

June 28 - Montreal, Canada - Place Des Arts - Maison Symphonique at Montreal Jazz Festival