Singer, songwriter and multi-disciplinary artist Samantha Lindo's exquisitely produced sound spans the worlds of spiritual jazz, gospel, folk and spoken word.

“Ancestry from Samantha Lindo is a fantastic record. She's got that little folk touch and that little bit of Cleo Sol.” - Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 6 Music

“A gorgeous track. Beautiful.” - Jamie Cullum, The Jazz Show BBC Radio 2

Samantha's recent album, 'Ancestry' was funded by Arts Council England and MOBO awards and uses the stories from her family history in Jamaica to explore themes of dual heritage identity, inter-generational healing, and climate justice. Her sound is inspired by classic artists like Marvin Gaye, Carole King and Minnie Riperton, but also takes influence from contemporaries like Cleo Sol, Robert Glasper and Jordan Rakei; and spoken word artists Kae Tempest and Alabaster DePlume.

The album has been championed by Gilles Peterson on his BBC 6 Music show, Jamie Cullum on The Jazz Show on BBC Radio 2 and Robbie Vincent on Jazz FM. It was described by Clash magasine as 'exceptional' and was featured on Bandcamp Weekly's Best of 2023 show alongside Cleo Sol, Sampha, Ezra Collective and Yussef Dayes.

'Ancestry' is a true Bristol collaboration: it was produced by Doug Cave of Cousin Kula and Samantha's band features some the city's finest new wave jazz musicians including Chris Langton from Snazzback, Harry Stoneham from Waldo's Gift, Alex Veitch from Yeti, and Jackson Lapes from Dundundun and Worm Discs.

“As far as debut albums go, ‘Ancestry’ is exceptional.” - Clash Magazine

“In a class of her own”. - ASBO Magazine

Her most recent single, "Bloodline" was remixed by producer, musician and solo artist Marla Kether – bassist to Little Sims, Loyle Carner, Yasmin Lacey and Ego Ella May. Inspired by the likes of Kaidi Tathum and Kokoroko, the remix features some wonderfully warm and rich horns played by Poppy Daniels and James Akers reminiscent of the broken beat scene of the late 90s and sounds that encapsulate the essence of “London jazz”.

The track was featured by Bristol heavyweights, Ishmael Ensmble, on their BLOCK PARTY mix on Huey Morgan's BBC 6 Music show, as well on Jazz Re:Freshed Dope Jazz Radio, Tru Thoughts' Unfold Mix and the British Council's Selector Radio among other national and international stations.

Samantha launched the album with live shows at Ninety One Living Room, London alongside Marla Kether, and a sold out show at Bristol Beacon in collaboration with and the sixty-person strong Murmuration Choir.

“...a soul-gripping performance...”- Earmilk

“Phenomenal”- Bristol 24/7

As well as reflecting on the lives of her ancestors, having given birth this year herself, the album as a whole also asks questions about the legacy we will leave for future generations and what it means to be a good ancestor at this time.

“She switches between a honey-sweet, rippling vocal evoking the likes of Minnie Riperton and Etta James, and crisp, assertive spoken word segments which lay out who she is, the lessons she has taken from her ancestors, and where she is headed next.” - Loud & Quiet

“A natural born storyteller giving such a spine tingling vocal performance that I couldn’t keep count of the amount of times I had goosebumps”. - Bristol 24/7