It was a big enough surprise that a jazz singer won best new artist at
Sunday’s Grammy Awards, but that it was Samara Joy was a delight for many.The 23-year-old artist from the Bronx also won best jazz vocal album for
her project, “Linger Awhile.”Joy has had quite the ride to success.
Sunday’s Grammy Awards, but that it was Samara Joy was a delight for many.The 23-year-old artist from the Bronx also won best jazz vocal album for
her project, “Linger Awhile.”Joy has had quite the ride to success.
Performing is in her blood
The singer comes from a legacy of music.
Her paternal grandparents, Elder Goldwire and Ruth McLendon, sang in the
famed soul gospel Philadelphia group, The Savettes.
Joy’s father is Antonio McLendon, a singer and bassist who toured for years
with another gospel star, Andraé Crouch.
