Samara Joy Set To Embark On South American Tour Dates
The multiple Grammy Award-winning artist has also released a new single ‘Flor de Lis (Upside Down).’
Samara Joy is set to embark on dates in South America from July 27 through August 2. To celebrate the imminent dates, the five time Grammy Award-winning artist has also released a new single “Flor de Lis (Upside Down),” a fresh take on the Brazilian classic originally written by Djavan nearly 50 years ago. Sung in Portuguese and arranged by Joy’s drummer Evan Sherman, the track pays tribute to Brazil’s enduring influence on jazz.
“Although it’s a heartbreaking story, the poetic lyrics and beautiful melody resonated with me immediately,” says Joy. “I got the chance to sing “Flor de Lis” in Rio during my first trip there over a year ago and hearing the audience join in harmony only cemented how important this song is to the fabric of Brazilian music and culture. In this new arrangement by drummer Evan Sherman with a beautiful painting as the cover by Brazilian illustrator Anna Cunha, we hope to show our appreciation for the impact that Brazilian music has on our artistry as well as the impact it continues to have on the world.”
The Bronx-born jazz sensation continues her meteoric rise with a string of major accolades and career milestones. Her latest studio album Portrait 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. In February, she earned two more Grammys at the 67th Annual Awards, winning Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance, bringing her total Grammy count to five. Shortly after, she was honored with her first NAACP Image Award, crowned Outstanding Jazz Album for Portrait, which she co‑produced alongside Brian Lynch.
Samara Joy’s global tour, which recently included her anticipated sold-out Carnegie Hall debut in her hometown of New York City will continue throughout the summer and fall. You can see her forthcoming South and North American dates below. Visit the artist’s official website for further information about all her live shows for 2025/26.
Samara Joy plays the following dates in South America:
July 27 – Santiago, Chile – Teatro Nescafe
July 29 – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Teatro Coliseo
July 31 – Sao Paolo, Brazil – Teatro Cultura Artistica
Aug. 2 – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – Vivo Rio
North American dates for 2025/26:
Sept. 26 – Beaverton, OR – Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Sept. 27 – Beaverton, OR – Patricia Reser Center for the Arts
Sept. 29 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
Oct. 1 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys Concerts by the Bay
Nov. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Miller Theater
Nov. 14 – Carmel, IN – The Palladium
Nov. 15 – Madison, WI – Wisconsin Union Theater
Nov. 18 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
Nov. 19 – Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
Nov. 21 – St. Paul, MN – The Fitzgerald Theater
Nov. 22 – Kansas City, MO – Folly Theater
Jan. 24, 2026 – Grand Cayman – McBride’s World at Sea
May 16, 2026 – New York, NY – Geffen Hall
