Alex Keren’s music is a thrilling tale of discovery that has resulted in a unique voice and style reflecting the diversity of musical, artistic and cultural influences, which he has made his own.
Born in Paris to a British mother and a Peruvian father, Alex Keren grew up between France and England in a thoroughly artistic and multicultural environment.
His musical education began at the age of four when his older sister played him her LPs of The Beatles, George Benson, James Brown and Bob Marley.
Alex Keren points to his discovery of blues music, and particularly the music of Jimi Hendrix, when he was a teenager as the event that changed everything for him. Although he was already an accomplished drummer, he taught himself guitar and never let go of his instrument since then.
His first studio consisted of two tape decks he would switch between to add additional layer of vocals, drums or guitar.
These homemade recordings and numerous cellar jam sessions taught him the value of experimentation, blending musical styles and collaboration with other musicians.
In 1999 Alex Keren began playing at venues in Soho, Brixton and Camden with his band ‘Brothers on the Slide’ and collaborated on projects with a wide variety of artists, including some of the musicians and dancers from stage sensation Stomp.
