BIOGRAPHY

More than just a musician… Samuel J’s powerful creative performances and deeply moving music are captivating hearts around the world.

Born in the southern British Isles with strong Celtic roots and an unwavering love for nature, there is an old wisdom that runs through the soul of this unique songwriter. In a time of great divide in our world, the rich and loving warmth of Samuel’s works is celebrated as a valuable gift by many. Samuel writes, composes, and produces all of his music and, in more recent years, has been producing other artists and films, including National Geographic documentaries.

Samuel's new hybrid dance set, “Step to the Magic,” is his most compelling live set so far, lighting up audiences on his current tours.

Performed/toured with: RY X, Xavier Rudd, Poranguí, Donavan Frankenreiter, Mose, Ayla Nereo, Zero 7, Jurassic 5, Ben Harper, Michael Franti, Lauryn Hill, G Love, and an array of the leading musicians in Brazil.

Played at: Glastonbury, Shambhala, Lightning in a Bottle, Lollapalooza, Envision, World Surf Tour, Secret Garden, Big Chill, Wanderlust, Arise, One Love, and many more.

Career highlights: Performing for the Dalai Lama, UN World Climate Event, Cup 27, and the London Olympic / Paralympic Games.

Samuel has worked tirelessly throughout his career to create a positive impact through causes he deeply believes in. Much of his effort has focused on ocean conservation and child education - he has built schools and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through his music. He is now recognized globally and collaborates with several of the world’s most influential organizations, including OnlyOne, Akashinga, Sea Shepherd, and the Dalai Lama Foundation. His dedication was recently honored with his appointment as an Ambassador of Peace for the country of Indonesia.

His 20 years of frontline conservation work has led him to a dream project, partnering with one of the world’s best-known wildlife filmmakers to create a state-of-the-art immersive visual arts concert incsupport of the oceans, named Ocean Bloom, currently gaining an increasing amount of global recognition.

“Samuel combines the most beautiful live vocals and instruments over deeply moving dance music...it's a sublime combination. Pure goosebumps when you hear him sing live.”

- SCRATCH RADIO

‘’One of the greatest up and coming artists of our time…truly moving.”

- JOHN HENZ BBC XTRA