SAMA

Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, to Kurdish parents, Sama’s unorthodox journey into music began at just 14, when she taught herself to DJ — reshaping the way her gender-segregated high school spent its days off and igniting a lifelong passion for sound. After moving to the U.S. to pursue studies and a career in journalism, she stayed connected to her love for electronic music by covering events, attending festivals, and performing intimate gigs and bar sets. Today, Sama has transformed her love for house music into an international career. Her sound fuses cultural influences from the Middle East, Africa, and Europe into a distinctive global identity. She’s headlined major venues across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, sharing stages with artists such as Black Coffee, Solomun, and Francis Mercier. Charting at #11 on Beatport’s Tech House chart for her multigenre club hit EY and climbing the Melodic House & Techno chart with Deeplow at #4, she’s gained support from industry icons including Carl Cox, Chris Lake, Dixon and Adriatique amongst others. She received 1001Tracklists’ 101 Producers award for shaping the “Future of Dance” at ADE in 2025. A storyteller at heart, her lively spirit and curated music selection create an unforgettable and lasting journey for her audience.