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73-Year-Old Singer-Songwriter Kemp Harris Brings Stories to Life

3/5/2026

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Kemp Harris, a 73-year-old singer-songwriter from North Carolina, blends folk, blues, and roots rock to tell stories.
His songs reflect social issues and his experiences as a Black, gay man in America.
He recorded the album The America Chronicles at FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals, seeking an authentic sound.
Harris will perform at Cantean Coffee & Tea in Hamden on March 14, presented by Bigger Beast Records/All Boats Rise Entertainment.

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Story summary

Kemp Harris, a 73-year-old singer-songwriter from North Carolina, blends folk, blues, and roots rock to tell stories.
His songs reflect social issues and his experiences as a Black, gay man in America.
He recorded the album The America Chronicles at FAME Studio in Muscle Shoals, seeking an authentic sound.
Harris will perform at Cantean Coffee & Tea in Hamden on March 14, presented by Bigger Beast Records/All Boats Rise Entertainment.