“Blessed with a penchant for writing memorable melodies and openhearted lyrics that complement her full-throated vocals and acoustic strumming, this local singer/songwriter brings to mind Laura Nyro and Fiona Apple. She’s a reminder that folk (the other four-letter f-word) isn’t so bad.”
- John Lewis, Baltimore Magazine


Sahffi Lynne has been a professional musician, performing artist, international singer/songwriter, vocalist, private teacher and coach for the past 5 years. (Although she's been a musician since she was 5!) From her home base in Baltimore, she "Spreads Light and Love One Song at a Time" throughout the world with her heart-grabbing performances, songwriting, teachings and musicianship.

As an international singer/songwriter, Sahffi claimed a #1 hit in 2010 entitled "Summer Breeze" in South Africa with producer N'Dinga Gaba, plus a #1 download "Live 4 Now" on Traxsource as a member of the international house group t3N.

An avid performer, Sahffi performs an average of 100 shows a year in the Mid-Atlantic region. Highlights of her recent performances include DROM and Silvana (NYC, 2014), World Cafe Live at The Queen (Wilmington, DE, 2014) CenterStage's "March Madness" Cabaret (Baltimore, MD, 2012), Artscape (Baltimore, MD, 2010 - 2013), a slot at the World Music Conference (Miami, FL, 2010), and opening slots with her duo goatFISH for national acts Carbon Leaf, Matthew Santos, Preach Freedom and Rusted Root.

Sahffi was awarded an Individual Artist Grant by The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts and The Maryland State Arts Council in 2015 and 2010, and also completed a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2011.

Sahffi has independently released four full length albums: "...and I am not sorry," "Turning Tides," "Expectations" and "Expectations Revisited." In 2016 she will release her fifth album, "Entropic Moments," which is a live solo album, recorded at the Bonnie Ridge House Concert series.

Sahffi is also a passionate teaching artist, teaching her love of music through her private studio, working with the Bright StARTS Program in Baltimore City, classes and workshops in Voice and Guitar for adults as well as children, music workshops in pre-school, library and homeschool settings, and songwriting residencies with kids through Kid Pan Alley.

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  • Sahffi's Musical Career in Print (CV).
  • Teaching artist, 2011 - present.
    Teaching artist, 2011 - present.
    Sahffi enjoys a busy teaching schedule through her private studio, working with the Bright StARTS Program in Baltimore City, classes and workshops in Voice and Guitar for adults and children, music workshops in pre-school, library and homeschool settings, and songwriting residencies at schools through Kid Pan Alley.
  • Studio musician, 2010 - present.
    Studio musician, 2010 - present.
    Sahffi Lynne has been featured on many Maryland artists' albums for background vocals, rhythm guitar, co-writing and as a French horn composer/arranger/player.
  • Songwriter, 1996 - present.
    Songwriter, 1996 - present.
    Sahffi has independently written, recorded, produced and released four studio albums. Sahffi will soon release her fifth album, "Entropic Moments," a live solo album recorded at the Bonnie Branch House Concert series. Sahffi is also an acclaimed house music singer/songwriter, with a #1 hit in Botswana with producer N'Dinga Gaba, "Summer Breeze," in 2010, and a #1 downloaded song on Traxsource, "Live 4 Now," with her group t3N in 2011.
  • French horn composer/arranger/player, 1985 - present.
    Here is a sample of Sahffi's ability to compose, arrange and play her first instrument, French horn, in the Studio. (Sahffi graduated from The Peabody Conservatory in French horn performance in 1993.) Listen to a snipit from "No Kingdom," off of Mosno Al-Moseeki's album, "Novella."
  • Multi-Instrumentalist, 1986 - present.
    Multi-Instrumentalist, 1986 - present.
    Sahffi has been a musician as long as she can remember. She is not only a talented multi-instrumentalist, but also is an accomplished vocalist. Sahffi is a vocalist, plays acoustic and electric guitar, French horn, bass, djembe, the drum set and piano. She also plays tuba, recorder, bells, melodica, and other various instruments for teaching artist purposes.
  • Promo video for Sahffi's performance at CenterStage, 2012.
    Sahffi & Her Band performed at CenterStage for their "March Madness Cabaret" in March, 2012. Here is a promo video the venue created for the show.
  • Performer in bands and projects, 2010-present.
    Performer in bands and projects, 2010-present.
    Sahffi is an avid performer, not only as a solo artist, but also as a member of goatFISH, The Greek Nubian Collective, Telesma, and as a background singer for shows for Fatso, Khaled Dajani, Mosno Al-Moseeki and more. She also has appeared as a guitarist, djembe player and French horn player for multiple projects over the years.
  • Live Video of Don't Fall Apart, March, 2014.
    Live video footage of Sahffi Lynne performing her song, "Don't Fall Apart," at The World Cafe Live at The Queen in Wilmington, DE, Feb. 1, 2014. Thanks to Woody Butler for the fan video!
  • Sahffi, solo artist, 2002-present.
    Sahffi, solo artist, 2002-present.
    Sahffi Lynne is an avid solo performer, performing an average of 65 solo shows per year. Highlights of her recent solo performances over the past few years include Drom (NYC), World Cafe Live at The Queen (Wilmington), CenterStage, The Creative Alliance, HonFest, Artscape, KarmaFest at Oregon Ridge, Outdoor concerts for The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and multiple private House Concerts.
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