Music Foundation in Buffalo, NY

The Sportsmen’s Americana Music Foundation (SAMF) and its members wholeheartedly agree with U2’s Bono: “Music can change the world because it can change people.” Founded in 2014, our mission extends beyond celebrating, supporting, and showcasing the incredible musical talent within Western New York. A core tenet of SAMF is to put music within reach of as many kids as possible.

By focusing on underserved communities, we’ve proudly provided hundreds of young Western New Yorkers with musical lessons in everything from instruments to vocals and performance. We achieve this through strong collaborations with invaluable community partners like the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, The Love Supreme School, The Valley Community Association, The Old First Ward Community Center, Child and Adolescent Treatment Centers, and Boys and Girls Clubs, ensuring our educational programs, guided by our advisory staff, are both fun and educational.