Biography

Sammy Chand's brand of music combines a distinct mix of elements from around the world. His music has been featured in shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, So You Think You Can Dance, No Reservations, America’s Most Wanted, and over 50 other film and television programs around the world. His groundbreaking Indian hip hop sound has been noted by the Smithsonian Museum, The NY Times, The Hindustan Times, MTV, BBC, WNYC, and KCRW, including the subject of several books about the emergence of his pioneering accomplishments in the genre.

Sammy's collaborations include work with the Wu Tang Clan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Satinder Sartaaj, Michael Franti, Tisha Campbell Martin, Karmacy, Ozomatli, Chali 2na, Divine, Asha Puthli, Kanwar Gill, Rasika Mathur and many other talented artists. Sammy was born in London, and is a past recipient of the Los Angeles Citizen of the Year Award for his work with the Red Cross.

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