As the soulful sounds of Christopher Charles drift through the sold out concert theatre, the audience takes in a young artist delivering an unforgettable musical experience. The heartfelt melodies and soul searching lyrics are instantly recognizable as the classic struggle of man versus self. Melted into his song list are the reoccurring themes of love after loss and hope after despair, leaving an optimism that captivates an audience as diverse as the City of Hamilton he grew up in. Essentially a self taught musician, Christopher Charles is a gifted soul with a fiery talent. Picture a young singer/songwriter/instrumentalist learned in the melodious teachings of James Taylor, Sam Cooke, Brian McKnight and Phil Collins while paying tribute to his roots of Guyana, inspired early in life by the likes of Bob Marley and Steel Pulse. “I would like my music to be considered classic, timeless, and easy listening with a touch of soul,” Charles starts.

Together with his soulful voice, structured melodies and adroit songwriting skills, Charles’s music is as inspiring as it is introspective. “Every word that I write has to have meaning,” Charles goes on to say. And it is his personal life experience and family roots which currently colours Charles’ spiritual and optimistic outlook on life. “There were times of hopelessness but anytime I write a song I always try to leave that hope and optimism because it is there… it’s just that fight in you to keep going on.”

This emerging artist has built a solid fan base and created industry buzz by performing at festivals, colleges, major fund raisers, and showcases both as a singer songwriter and with the accompaniment of a supporting band. He plays both the piano and guitar and writes, composes, and produces all his own material. Charles has meticulously crafted a unique style which translates the trinity of love, life and music the masses. Christopher recently demonstrated his natural gift to blur musical boundaries by producing and featuring on the song “Love Hurts” with Hip Hop artist Chuckie A, which has received heavy rotation on Much Vibe, over 100,000 combined YouTube views and college radio support. 

Indeed, the cosmos of Christopher Charles is one where acoustic soul, R&B, roots and jazz collide to construct a powerful singular genre. The only thing superior to listening to Christopher Charles’ music is listening to it live. “You’ve got to open up and let it out,” Charles says of performing on stage. “I feel that songwriters have a duty, so you must give all of yourself. When the audience listens to me I want them to know that I’m being completely honest and open.” Charles has crafted a sound which distills this distinct honesty with musicianship down to its richest essence. It’s all there, the languages of life, love and music… Just listen!