Samora Abayomi Pinderhughes is a composer & pianist, known for large multidisciplinary projects and for his use of music to examine sociopolitical issues. Samora has performed in venues including Carnegie Hall, the White House, MoMA, the Sundance Film Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival, and has toured internationally with artists including Branford Marsalis, Christian Scott, and Emily King.

Samora is the creator and composer of The Transformations Suite. He has written music for artists including Kenny Barron and Common; and is the composer for the film “Whose Streets”. He is also a member of Blackout for Human Rights, and was musical director for their 2016 #MLKNow and #JusticeForFlint events.