David Watkyns is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Cape Town, South Africa.

Surrounded by a musical family, David started piano at 7 years old and trumpet at 8, inspired by regular visits to concerts by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and listening to selections of his father’s 16,000 vinyl collection and songwriting books. He then graduated Bachelors of Music from University of Cape Town in Jazz Studies.

Before David’s debut release as a solo recording artist, David was best known for his performances with Arno Carstens and member of the Springbok Nude Girls.
His session playing and songwriting credits include Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike and the Mechanics), Jack Hardman (Good Boy), Zolani Mahola (Freshlyground), Judith Sephuma, Jimmy Dludu, and upcoming Gabriela Diamond.

David has performed across Africa, Europe and Asia, including Isle of Wight Festival (UK), St Paul's Cathedral (UK), Oppikoppi (SA), Rocking the Daisies (SA), and winner of MELA Award for Contribution by Youth to South African Music Industry.

Influenced by Peter Gabriel, Chet Baker, Johnny Clegg, The 1975, New Radicals and Paul Simon; David's music is story driven with classic instrumentation, big trumpet solos, nostalgic synthesizers and lyrics of love, lust and loss.

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