Samara Joy is 26 years old as of October 2026. She was born on 11 November 1999.
American jazz singer who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2023 and several more for her albums
Did you know?Her grandparents founded the Philadelphia gospel group The Savettes.
Quick facts
Date of birth11 November 1999
Age26
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceThe Bronx, United States
Editor's Take:
Samara Joy is the brightest young star in jazz singing. She grew up in the Bronx surrounded by gospel music. She only discovered jazz properly as a student. Her rich, warm voice won a major vocal contest soon after. She sings classic standards with remarkable control. Winning Best New Artist was a rare honour for a jazz musician. She has continued to collect Grammys with almost every album. Critics compare her to the great jazz singers of the past.
Key Milestones
2021: Releases her debut album
2022: Releases Linger Awhile
2023: Wins Best New Artist
Samara Joy McLendon (born November 11, 1999) is an American jazz singer. She released her self-titled debut album in 2021 and was subsequently named Best New Artist by JazzTimes.
Samara Joy's birthday is November 11. She was born on November 11, 1999 in The Bronx, United States.
How old is Samara Joy?
Samara Joy is 26 years old, and turns 27 on her next birthday, November 11.
Who shares a birthday with Samara Joy?
Famous people who share Samara Joy's November 11 birthday include Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kurt Vonnegut, Benedicta Boccoli and Demi Moore.
