Kemp Harris

Kemp has written and performed original compositions in the United States and Europe for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and WGBH public television. Kemp's most recent release, "Sometimes in Bad Weather," is a thoughtful tapestry exploring the intersection of American roots music, gospel, jazz, and African folk influences.

Kemp Harris is a composer, musician, author and actor. Born in North Carolina, Kemp taught himself 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.

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.

As an actor, Kemp has performed in television, film, and on stage. His more recent work includes Miramax's "Next Stop Wonderland" and Steven Spielberg's "Amistad."