A composer/pianist/vocalist/interdisciplinary visionary known for striking intimacy and radically honest lyrics alongside high-level musicianship. He is also known for his use of music to examine sociopolitical issues and fight for change. He’s collaborated with artists across boundaries and scenes including Common, Sara Bareilles, Glenn Ligon, Robert Glasper, Rafael Casal, Daveed Diggs, Lalah Hathaway, Herbie Hancock, and more. Samora is the first-ever Art for Justice + Soros Justice Fellow and was also awarded Chamber Music America’s 2020 Visionary Award. A Sundance Composers Lab fellow, Samora scored the award-winning documentary, Whose Streets?. He is also currently getting his PhD at Harvard University.