May 23, 2023
Samantha Schultz
Samantha Schultz
Canadian-Filipina Samantha Schultz began her career as a young singer-songwriter and
guitarist in the nurturing folk clubs and festivals of her hometown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
After years of performing across her home country, she released her debut album, Both Sides
(2006) at 16 to critical acclaim. She was awarded a full-ride scholarship to Berklee College of
Music in Boston, MA, where she released her second album, Ink To Paper (2011), highlighting
her experiences growing up and transitioning to college in The United States. After graduating,
Samantha relocated to Los Angeles where she has called home ever since.
Years of session work and live performing have shaped her into a unique musician with a wide
range of skill sets; a chameleon of a vocalist, gifted guitarist, seasoned entertainer, and powerful
songwriter, Samantha has had the opportunity to travel the world and survive in the thriving L.A.
music scene. Schultz has had the chance to perform with artists such as Kris Kristofferson,
Darlene Love, ZZ Ward, and many more.
After a long hiatus from releasing original music, Samantha returned in 2020 revealing a fresh,
soulful blend of jazz and R&B, while remaining true to the folk storytelling roots that made her
first two albums so special. Inspired by artists like Lianne La Havas, Emily King, India.Arie, and
Amos Lee, Samantha Schultz brings to the table her own brand of musical authenticity and
soulful sound uniquely formed through the growth and experiences of a Canadian girl in an
American world.