Sam Shaba is a Malawian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist with deep roots in Afrocentric/Afrojazz music—a unique fusion of jazz and traditional African sound. Born and raised in Malawi, Sam’s passion for authentic African melodies was ignited at the tender age of 5 when his mother gifted him a traditional drum.
His remarkable talent has led him to perform at numerous music festivals and for esteemed organizations such as Afrimix Bank and Total Malawi. Some of his notable performances include the Lilongwe Jazz Festival, the Tumaini Music Festival, URC Jazz Concert, he headlined the Lilongwe Cultural Music Festival.
Currently a Masters student in Jazz Performance Studies at Bowling Green State University, Sam Shaba has released two albums: “Kukaya” and “The African Way,” both of which are available on all major streaming platforms.
Sam Shaba will be performing at 1 pm in Goodrich Chapel on Thursday, November 21. All faculty, staff, and students welcome.
Posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 by Hope Anderson (hbanderson@albion.edu)