"Artist of the Week": Ken Smith!




Have you heard this guy's work? Ken Smith, outstanding guitar and piano! Check out "Jill's Song", "Valetta", "Time in a Bottle", "After the Rain", & my favorite, "Shimmer Wave"! 
Spotify: Ken Smith
And on Apple Music: Ken Smith

(Full Feature on Ken Smith's music coming soon!)

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