“The Eric Clapton of the Lute”, Sami Brown is a British-Iraqi chordophonist based in London. A student of Jakob Lindberg (Royal College of Music) and Lorenzo Micheli (Conservatorio della Svizzera Italia), he is especially known for his work as a song accompanist, and for his sensitive and engaging performances.
Sami enjoys a thriving career that has seen him perform across four continents as a recitalist, concerto soloist, continuo and ensemble player, including at Konzerthaus Wien and Wigmore Hall. He regularly collaborates with leading singers, actors and poets, and is a founding member of ensemble Dowland’s Foundry.
Sami is based in London, is a keen jazz dancer and grapples with a severe coffee addiction.