Berlin-born, London based, from a young age SAHRA was immersed in all things music. Having been through Aldeburgh Young Musicians program she later accepted a scholarship to study at Jazz Voice at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Berlin-born, London based, from a young age SAHRA was immersed in all things music. Having been through Aldeburgh Young Musicians program she later accepted a scholarship to study at Jazz Voice at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Growing up she was happiest listening to music: whether it was her dad playing Somali music at home or her friends sharing music at school.

Now she’s most comfortable when surrounded by her musical community which she holds close to her heart. SAHRA can proudly call herself a vocalist, composer and arranger, an artist in the truest sense of the word who you will find either performing on stage or teaching singing part-time at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

SAHRA has a range of enviable career highlights including performing at; EFG London Jazz Festival, Dimensions, WOMAD, We Out Here as well as receiving cosigns from the likes of; BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, Worldwide and Rinse FM. After a brief hiatus, SAHRA is back for good and her recent singles ‘Alone Again’ and ‘Risk it All’ confirms why, gaining support from; COLORS, BBC 2’s Sara Cox, BBC 1’s Victoria Jane, Worldwide FM, BBC 6’s Gilles Peterson and Clash Magazine to name a few. Exuberting mysticism, she is able to express her individuality through stories, commanding attention with her rich and faultless voice.