Kemp Harris

Kemp Harris is an actor, known for SMILF (2017), Bleed for This (2016), Beacon Hill (2004), Next Stop Wonderland (1998) and American Experience (1988). Kemp Harris is a composer, musician, children's author, actor and teacher. 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 blues artist, Koko Taylor. He wrote and performed "If Loneliness Was Black" for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and Complexions Dance Company. Kemp has also composed for WGBH Public Television/Boston. Kemp's CD, "Sometimes In Bad Weather", is a thoughtful tapestry exploring the intersection of American roots music, jazz, and African folk influences. Kemp's second CD, "Edenton" is a blues inspired journey, featuring the Holmes Bros providing additional vocals. Kemp composed the credit soundtrack for "An Unreasonable Man", a documentary about the life and career of Ralph Nader. It is now the theme song for Mr. Nader's weekly radio talk show. Kemp taught Kindergarten/1 st grades in the Newton Public Schools system for 38 years. He wrote the children's book/song, "Snow". He has since retired and looks forward to exploring all aspects of his artistic interests.