Sama was born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, to Kurdish parents.She began her career in political journalism at a young age, achieving remarkable success with her work featured in top outlets like BBC News and Voice of America.

She is making her mark in the house music scene. Born and raised in Baghdad to Kurdish parents, she’s earned major support from Keinemusik, Adriatique, Carl Cox, CamelPhat, Chris Lake, and more.

She’s played stages like Lollapalooza Berlin, Pacha Ibiza, and World Club Dome, and shared lineups with icons including Black Coffee, Solomun, and Francis Mercier. Sama is fast becoming one of the most exciting new names in electronic music.

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