Articles by Stephanie Bernaba

Samara Joy at the Newport Jazz Festival 2023

by Stephanie Bernaba
August 29, 2023

Few musical artists possess the soul required to illuminate the entire history of a genre with their harmonies. Samara Joy, the 23-year-old jazz vocalist carrying nearly a century's worth of history in her voice, may be the exception. Joy exudes the presence of an old soul, coupled with a voice that draws in jazz newcomers while simultaneously stirring the souls of those who grew up on standards. Wearing a white dress and a bright smile, she appeared genuinely ...