Abi Sampa is a multi-instrumentalist, Qawwal and veena virtuoso, who has become a key voice within contemporary Sufi and Fusion music. Her ability to mix different styles and command over both Western and Indian Classical music has earned praise from all corners of the music industry. Sampa was born in North West London to Sri Lankan Tamil parents. Reflecting the multicultural nature of the city she grew up in, Abi went on to explore and absorb a myriad of different musical styles and genres, all of which ended up forming the building blocks of her unique vocal and instrumental style.

Abi is the lead vocalist of the Orchestral Qawwali Project. One of the very few women to ever front a Qawwali troupe, she has stunned sold-out audiences across the globe with her groundbreaking vocal style and ability to lead huge classical ensembles and orchestras in song. Sampa has collaborated with numerous leading musical figures including Nitin Sawhney, A. R. Rahman and the Engine-Earz and has performed with Manchester Camerata, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra.

See Abi Sampa perform Orchestral Qawwali Project with the RSNO on 30 April 2026.