Abi Sampa
Abi Sampa is a singer from London in the Indian classical tradition. She appeared in The Voice UK (series 2) in 2013.[1] She sings Qawwali, Carnatic music and Western music.[2] She was the first singer from an Asian tradition to appear on the show.
She qualified as a dentist in 2011 [3] but gave up dentistry after her success on The Voice.
She accompanies herself on the Veena and other Asian instruments, generally with other musicians.[4]
She supported Bryan Adams's tour of India in Ahmedabad in 2018[5] and was involved in the remake of We Are the World in 2018.[6]
References[]
- ^ "Abi Sampa". BBC One. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "A View of London's Easter Ragas". India Currents. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Dentist Abi Sampa hits an emotional nerve on The Voice". Evening Standard. 4 May 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "The Voice contestant to sing at Rhosygilwen". County Echo. 24 April 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Harshdeep, Aditi to open for Bryan Adams on India tour". The Statesman. 9 October 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ "Channel Aid: We are the World 2018 - Remake für den guten Zweck!". Originaltext-Service GmbH. 18 December 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
Categories:
- Musicians from London
- Living people
- 21st-century British women singers
- The Voice UK contestants