When we tried to get a hold of Sampa the Great, she was on a plane to Botswana. But there’s no doubt that she’s a part of Sydney’s future. After nabbing a spot on Time Out’s list of Sydney Musicians You Need to Know and grabbing an FBi SMAC Award to kick off the year, the Zambian-born and Sydney-based beatmaker will be sure to continue impressing audiences with her poetic lyrics and whip-smart live shows.
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