Jazzstar Samara Joy inspires at the Zeltival in Karlsruhe!

Jazzstar Samara Joy inspires at the Zeltival in Karlsruhe!

The Zeltival in the Tollhaus Karlsruhe will offer a pulsating program this year that makes jazz hearts beat faster. On February 23, 2025, the organizers announced that the talented jazz singer Samara Joy will be on stage. At the age of only 25 she made a name for herself in the music scene and impresses with her extraordinary voice. The festival runs far into August and starts this year a little later than usual. The event takes place on the slaughterhouse area and promises a spectacular experience for music lovers.

The Zeltival displays an exciting mix of different artists. In addition to Samara Joy, Afro-Pop superstar Angélique Kidjo and the techno-marching band pack will also appear. This diversity shows the openness and creativity of the festival, which aims to combine numerous music styles. The event has established itself in the region as an important appointment in the cultural calendar and attracts visitors from near and far.

Samara Joys takes place at the Grammy Awards

The awareness of Samara Joy has increased even further due to its recent successes in the 67th annual Grammy Awards. There she won two prestigious awards for her album a joyful Holiday : Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance for her piece “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me”. These awards not only emphasize their talent, but also show the current evolution of jazz, which combines traditional elements with contemporary interpretations. Samara Joy is now considered one of the aspiring stars in jazz singing. The Grammy Awards recently took place in Los Angeles, where the city was also recognized for its resistance after the devastating wild boys.

This year's Grammy Awards not only reflected the variety of jazz music, but also honored other sizes of the scene. Jon Batiste won two prizes for his film "American Symphony". Chick Corea and Béla Fleck posthumously also received Remembrance with the price for the best jazz instrumental album. These awards initiated by the Grammy Awards show how dynamic and adaptable the jazz genre is, from traditional to innovative mergers.

A look at other Grammy winners

The Grammy Awards 2025 also showed remarkable awards in different categories. Here are some of the most important winners:

• Best Jazz Performance: Samara Joy Ft. Sullivan Fortner - "Twinkle Twinkle Little Me"
• Best Jazz Vocal Album: Samara Joy - A Joyful Holiday
• best alternative jazz album: meshell ndegeocello - no more water: The Gospel of James Baldwin
• album of the year: Beyoncé - Cowboy Carter

The Grammys 2025 are reminiscent of the rich tradition of jazz and the persistent importance of current artists who develop the style. The Zeltival with Samara Joy will write another chapter in this tireless journey of jazz, continued by young talents who carry and reinterpret the legacy of the genre.