Jazz Sensation Samara Joy Brings Tour to Miami After Grammy Win

The rising star will perform at the Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall on February 12.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Jazz singer Samara Joy, who recently won a Grammy for her album "Portrait", is bringing her tour to Miami's Arsht Center on February 12. Joy says she'll be performing a mix of songs from her album as well as some new material, promising an exciting show for the Miami audience.

Why it matters

Samara Joy's Grammy win has cemented her status as one of the brightest young talents in jazz music. Her tour stop in Miami gives local fans a chance to see the rising star perform live and experience her powerful vocal abilities firsthand.

The details

Joy says she spent about a year and a half workshopping the material that would eventually become her Grammy-winning album "Portrait" before recording it. She's now taking that music on tour and plans to mix in some new, unperformed songs as well. The singer emphasizes the importance of vocal health and technique for a demanding live performance schedule.

  • Samara Joy won a Grammy for her album "Portrait" on Sunday, February 2, 2026.
  • Samara Joy will perform at the Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall in Miami on February 12, 2026.

The players

Samara Joy

A rising jazz singer who recently won a Grammy for her album "Portrait".

Arsht Center

A performing arts center in Miami, Florida where Samara Joy will be performing on her tour.

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What they’re saying

“The main thing is staying hydrated, your lungs, having proper breath control, stamina, and endurance. It all comes as a part of the package of being a vocalist.”

— Samara Joy, Jazz singer (wsvn.com)

“I was sort of workshopping the material that would eventually become the album about a year and a half, two years before we actually recorded. And so the response then, while we were performing the material, was amazing. So I was like, 'We should just record it.'”

— Samara Joy, Jazz singer (wsvn.com)

“I'm always learning new songs. I'm always listening to new music. So they'll hopefully be a mix of songs I've already recorded as well as songs that I haven't even performed yet that are new.”

— Samara Joy, Jazz singer (wsvn.com)

“Love the weather, love the people. I think because the weather is nice, the people are even nicer. So it's always a very welcoming and responsive audience every time I go to Florida, so I can't wait to be back.”

— Samara Joy, Jazz singer (wsvn.com)

What’s next

Tickets for "An Evening with Samara Joy" at the Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall on February 12, 2026 start at $53.

The takeaway

Samara Joy's Grammy win has elevated her status as one of the most exciting young voices in jazz music today. Her upcoming performance in Miami will give local fans a chance to experience her powerful vocals and musical storytelling live on stage.