Sampha has released a short film called Process to compliment his February album of the same name. Directed by Kahlil Joseph–the mastermind behind Beyoncé‘s Lemonade, The Arcade Fire’s The Reflektor Tapes, and music videos for FKA twigs and Flying Lotus–the 38-minute, time-warping short combines footage of Sampha performing with other surreal narrative material to create a tribute to Sampha’s late mother (In other words, it…
The xx have enlisted a special lineup of support acts for their “Night + Day” event series, whose main attraction is their March 8-15 residency at London’s O2 Brixton Academy. Among the support acts are their U.S. tour companions Sampha and Kelela, along with Cat Power, Savages’ Jehnny Beth on solo piano, Floating Points, Robyn’s “RBN/RMX Live” project, Francis and the Lights, Joy Orbison, the London Contemporary Orchestra performing Mica Levi, and more. See the…
The breathy voice of London singer/songwriter Sampha Sisay, 27, is a remarkable instrument: indelibly evanescent, fragile yet powerful across his entire range. He’s hook man to pop’s most…
In the intimate, 360-degree virtual reality video for Sampha performs his new tender ballad “(No One Knows Me) Like the Piano” alongside model Adwoa Aboah. She watches him while a gust of wind sweeps straight through her, creating a gorgeous trail of light and color.
