Keanu Harker is one of South Africa’s most exciting young Performing Artists, recognized both locally and internationally. Keanu Harker grew up in and currently resides in Cape Town, the “Mother City” of South Africa.
Keanu, aged 27 is an exceptionally energetic and enthusiastic multi-talented performing artist. Keanu is not only an incredible vocalist but a consummate guitarist, session musician, stage performer, Actor, Model, MC and last but not least an inspiring mentor, teacher and role model for the youth.
Keanu is a natural at song writing and studio recording and writes all of his own music.
Not only is Keanu able to captivate and enthuse an audience with his unique soulful voice but his stage presence and vibe is something incredible to witness!
Keanu is a self-taught full time musician who graduated as a Music Industry Specialist and Top Performer from the Cape Music Institute in Cape Town.
Keanu’s styles/genre’s include: R+B, Soul, Funk, Pop, Gospel and Jazz & Blues.
Local and International Artists
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Don Vino Prins
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Neville D
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Emo Adams
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Paxton (Idols SA winner)
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Craig Lucas (The Voice SA winner)
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Mi Casa
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Lloyd Cele
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Loyiso Bala
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Seth & Nirva (USA)
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Sarah Téibo (UK)
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Jonathan Butler
Stages Performed On
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The Artscape Arena and Opera house
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V&A Waterfront Amphitheater and Watershed
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The Joy of Jazz festival in Johannesburg
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Weekender festival in Arniston
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Grandwest Grand Arena
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Cape Town International Convention Center
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District 6 Museum
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KFM Huawei K-Day
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NueLights “The Gathering Festival”
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Cape Town Jazzathon
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival
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Daisy Jones Bar Stellenbosch
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KKNK Oudtshoorn
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Roxy Revue Bar GrandWest
ACHIEVEMENTS
Some achievements to Keanu’s name, include:
Winning the grand prize at the Annual “Parow Centre Youth Talent Search” in 2015
Winning the grand prize at the BC Electronic singing competition in 2016
Best Singer at Battle of the Bands competition, at Quay Four
Debut Album "Believe in me", released November 2021
Hosting his first concert called "FIRST TIME” and successfully selling out every ticket.
Graduating as the top student at CMI in 2015
The musical production “Celebrating the Life of Adam Small”
Acting alongside Ivan Abrahams in the “Viva D6 Queens” musical
3-month summer production at Ratanga Junction as lead singer for Fusion Entertainment
Berklee Music Academy Tribute to Nelson Mandela
Songbook of My Life - hosted by Keegan Williams
Boogielicious Production at US Woordfees, Stellenbosch
Vocal and Guitar Mentor at the Internationally acclaimed School of Rock music school in
Claremont, Cape Town