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Vox Sambou on stage, singing into a microphone in a red-brimmed hat and a painted jacket

MC, poet and showman, singing in Haitian, French, English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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Vox Sambou with his hand raised behind the trumpet player, the band lit in red and green

Biography

Vox Sambou is an MC, poet, and multilingual performer, fluent in Haitian, French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He co-founded the hip-hop collective Nomadic Massive. With a focus on social issues, Sambou’s music spreads joy and optimism. He has performed worldwide and is renowned for his engaging live shows. As a charismatic showman and committed activist, Sambou effortlessly captivates audiences with infectious, memorable melodies and relentless rhythms filled with energy, passion, love, and artistic brilliance. His music tackles topics such as unity and solidarity, reflecting his dedication to social change.

His recently released fourth solo album, “We Must Unite” (2023) showcases his unique sound and is a tribute to the women and men of Haiti, shedding light on their resilience and contributions in various societies such as Haiti, Brazil, Chile, North America, and Africa. It is a fusion of traditional Haitian rhythms and rhythms of Candomblé from Brazil within his own sound rooted in hip-hop, reggae, and Afrobeat.

Vox Sambou has performed at prestigious events worldwide, including Jazzahead in Bremen, Germany, Zomer Van Antwerpen Festival in Belgium, and Huvila Tent Festival in Helsinki, where he opened for Calypso Rose. In North America, he has graced stages at DC Jazz Fest, The Kennedy Center, Festival International de Jazz de Montreal, Rio-das-Ostras Jazz Festival in Brazil, Womad Chile, and Circulart in Colombia.

In addition to his music career, Sambou has dedicated 15 years to directing a youth community center in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges. As a passionate advocate, he denounces injustices and promotes solidarity, uplifting the rich heritage of Haiti through his art.

Festivals and stages he has played

  • JazzaheadBremen, Germany
  • Zomer Van AntwerpenBelgium
  • Huvila Tent FestivalHelsinki, opening for Calypso Rose
  • DC Jazz FestWashington, DC
  • The Kennedy CenterWashington, DC
  • Festival International de Jazz de MontrealMontreal
  • Rio-das-Ostras Jazz FestivalBrazil
  • WomadChile
  • CirculartColombia
We Must Unite album cover: a painted portrait of a Haitian revolutionary in a red bicorne hat, with yellow flowers, on green

New album

We Must Unite

His fourth solo album is a tribute to the women and men of Haiti: traditional Haitian rhythms and the rhythms of Candomblé from Brazil, inside a sound rooted in hip-hop, reggae and Afrobeat. (2023)

Open the album in Spotify ↗
Vox Sambou on a city overpass, wearing a sweatshirt printed with the We Must Unite cover
Vox Sambou’s name and face on a giant LED screen hanging from an outdoor stage rig

Contact

Write to Vox Sambou’s team. For shows and festival dates, bookings go through Delicious Tunes ↗

Or email info@myvoxsambou.com