Kemp Harris

piano and was writing songs at age 14.

As a musician and composer, Kemp has shared the

stage with Taj Mahal, Gil Scott-Heron, and Koko Taylor.

He has written and performed original compositions in

the United States and Europe for the Alvin Ailey American

Dance Theater and WGBH public television. Kemp currently

maintains a songwriting residency at the Wang Center for

the Performing Arts in Boston in conjunction with Berklee

College of Music, assisting talented young artists with

composition and performance.

Kemp's previous release,

"Sometimes in Bad Weather",

draws upon his diverse background

and creative influences. The album

is a thoughtful tapestry exploring

the intersection of American roots

music, jazz, and African folk

influences; it features the acclaimed

"If Loneliness was Black", a piece Kemp

composed and performed with the

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

As an actor, Kemp has performed in

television, film, and on stage. His more

recent work includes Mirimax's "Next Stop

Wonderland" and Steven Spielberg's "Amistad".

When Kemp isn't busy writing songs or performing, he's

working with kids as a teacher of over 20 years and

published children's author.

Kemp's upcoming album, entitled Edenton,

looks back to Kemp's North Carolina roots

and features the backing vocals of the Holmes Brothers.