Where They’re From:
Philadelphia, PA

Who They Are:
Samantha Rise is a black, gender-expansive performer, teaching artist, activist and human-amplifier based in Lenapehoking, known widely as Philadelphia. Samantha’s passion for music and community building are the heart of their work, feeding spaces that are inquiry-driven, participant led, and abundant in joy! Their songwriting is a trans-genre practice, drawing on a wide root system of traditional Black American music– jazz, folk, country and avant-garde– drawn up through their experiences between urban and high desert wilderness.

Years Active:
2017-present

Part of the Black Opry Residency

*WXPN Artist To Watch: March 2023