Samora Pinderhughes feat. Elena Pinderhuis

Samora is a composer, pianist, singer, filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist, known for his research on socio-political issues and the struggle for change. Recognized as “one of the most moving contemporary songwriters, in every genre” by The New York Times and a “magical existence” by Forbes. Samora shapes new worlds through her art, sincerity and sensitivity.

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Pinderhughes began playing the instrument at the age of two and went on to study music at Juilliard, where he met his main artistic mentor, MacArthur Award winner Anna Deavere Smith. Pinderhughes has collaborated and performed with many artists, including Common, Robert Glasper, Karriem Riggins, Kyle Abraham, Sarah Bareilles, Daveed Diggs and Herbie Hancock, and his work has been commissioned by institutions such as: Carnegie Hall, Sundance Film Festival, The Kitchen, Yerba Buena Center for The Arts and Kennedy Center.