Born on 12th September, 1981 and raised for a short time in New Village, Castries, it was nothing short of destiny that within this cultural community that Ken would find the creative influence for his future ambitions. He migrated to Vieux-Fort at the age of 12, where he embraced a different upbringing growing up in the south and also attending secondary school. After graduation, Ken decided to pursue his interests in architecture. However, within a few months, he realized that his love for the arts would not only bring him back to the community he grew up in but also take him on a different life journey. Upon his return to his community, he learned to play the guitar, tutored by older cousins Mesach and Niger, who had a reggae band, "Wevolucion". He then attended the school of music for two years under the tutelage of Michael Marciano and also took a few private classes from Ronald "Boo" Hinkson. Uncertain about the music, he gave it a break to study Afro-Caribbean and one of his passions, modern contemporary dance. This was one of the most vibrant movements in the community at that time and as a result, he qualified to hold positions at two (2) four star hotels (Club St.Lucia and the Almond Resorts) doing cabaret shows for eights (8) years.
Ken was also privileged to participate in regional and international presentations for dance companies across the island. His talents have been greatly recognized with prizes received for his participation in national visual art and poetry competition.
Ken as had the honor of collorating in studio and on stage with many of our local talents both here and abroad with songs such as " Gyal Groove" with Rob Zi Taylor and music with other artists like Carl Gustave, Aiasha Gustave, Ronald ''Boo'' Hinkson , Shayne Ross, Amate- Skai , Kayo and many more. With some of these projects set to be released subsequently, Ken Hardy has released two singles "Blink of an Eye" and "Light up my Night".
With musical influences such as The Marleys, Seal, Lenny Kravitz, Bob Dylan, The Fugees, The Beatles, Tracey Chapman, Alicia Keys, Jimi Hendrix, Marvin Gaye, The Roots, Bruno Mars and two local artiste in his country-Mesach and Amate, one can always look forward to and enjoy a rich and ear catching musical experience.
Ken has performed on Word Alive , Tempest , Jazz on the beach, Tea time jazz , Creole Jazz in Soufriere , Slam independence concert, Jazz on the grill , and continues to perform in the Rodney bay area at restaurants and bar sometimes with a five piece band or trio in an acoustic tone.
Although his accomplishments as an artist/entertainer are primary to his career, Ken Hardy's skill at song writing is generally held as the prize of his creativity. With lyrical creations on social-commentary, philosophy, romance, and literary influences that defy existing conventional music, Ken Hardy appeals widely to the global cultural conscience of this time.
