Brief Description: James Carl Smith, at the ripe age of 21, is a master on the keys, with an exceptionally powerful vocal range and a flair for the guitar. This multifaceted musical prodigy takes audiences on a harmonic journey in his genre-bending style. Inspired by Blues, Classical, Afro Pop, Folk, Metal, Soul, Funk and Jazz, Smith creates a unique fusion in his interpretations of artists that inspire him (including Vulfpeck, Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, Nina Simone) as well as his original music. He has shared the stage with many successful South African acts including Nhoza, Dan Patlansky, Ard Matthews, Dozi, Basson Laubscher, Gerald Clark and the Black Cat Bones to name a few.
Career Highlights: • Grade 8 distinction for classical voice, achieving one of the highest results in the country – at only 17 years old. • No stranger to being an entertainer, Smith was co-lead in 2016/2017’s run of Handful of Keys, directed by the creator and South African Entertainer legend Ian Von Memerty, six months after finishing matric. • Up the Creek Festival 2019 • Strab Festival 2019 • Knsyna Blues Festival • Bay Blues Festival
