Ruby Amanfu

Ruby Amanfu is a Ghanaian-American artist whose career serves as a bridge between the Nashville indie scene and mainstream R&B/Pop. Originally gaining notice for her 2003 major label debut 'Smoke & Honey', her trajectory shifted toward highly respected collaborative work and songwriting.

She became a central figure in Jack White's solo era, performing in his all-female band The Peacocks and providing essential vocal textures to 'Blunderbuss' and 'Lazaretto'. Her work with Sam Brooker as Sam & Ruby further solidified her reputation for blending folk sensibilities with soul foundations. R. and Alicia Keys. Her solo output, particularly 'Standing Still', moved her toward a minimalist, atmospheric soul-folk sound that emphasizes vocal texture and emotional resonance over commercial production trends. She occupies a unique cultural space as a Black woman in the Nashville Americana/Indie circuit, influencing the genre's broadening definitions.