Samuel Song

Samuel Song is a bassist born in Karawaci and raised in Bandar Lampung, who has been performing music since a young age. Starting as a drummer at age six, he explored jazz, fusion, gospel, and rock, winning several drum competitions before switching to bass at 14 and joining the band Three Song alongside Joey Alexander and Josafat Song.

At 15, he studied under the late Idang Rasjidi, touring across cities for two years and collaborating with artists such as Tjut Nyak Deviana, Tompi, Marcell, Ello, Mus Mujiono and many more. In 2013, he received the Young Talented Musician award at the Jazz Goes To Campus by Universitas Indonesia

In 2021, Samuel released his debut solo album, ‘Be Yourself’, and formed the band Kelapa Muda, which won an international jazz competition and toured Europe with saxophonist Jasper Bloom. The same year, he became the youngest member of Bass Heroes II, contributing the composition My Little Bee.

In 2024, he co-founded Song Brothers with his siblings, releasing several singles and collaborating with artists including Eric Benét, Keyon Harrold, Tohpati, Ahmad Dhani, Indra Lesmana, and Ruth Sahanaya.

Today, Samuel remains active as a session player, music director, producer, and contemporary artist while continuing to develop his music with Song Brothers.