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Camden Stewart | |
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| Birth name | Camden Luke Bonsu-Stewart |
| Also known as | Camden Musique |
| Born | 6 June 2004 London, England |
| Genres | Classical crossover |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Website | camdenstewart.com |
Camden Luke Bonsu-Stewart (born 6 June 2004), known professionally as Camden Stewart, is a British composer and pianist. He became known for his public piano performances in London, which have been widely circulated on social media. His work combines classical, ambient, and cinematic influences, often presented in spontaneous public settings to broaden the reach of classical music.[1][2][3]
Career
[edit]Stewart began sharing public piano performances on social media in 2022. These videos, often filmed in public locations across London, feature original classical compositions and improvisations. A 2022 performance with pianist Karim Kamar at St Pancras Station received media attention for its spontaneous collaboration.[4]
In November 2023, Stewart performed at the unveiling of Burlington Arcade's Christmas lights, an event hosted by composer Andrew Lloyd Webber.[5]
As of March 2025, Stewart had amassed over 800,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 600,000 subscribers on YouTube.[1]
Viral incident and public reaction
[edit]In March 2025, a video capturing Stewart’s public piano performance gained widespread attention. During the performance, a bystander directed verbal abuse toward him. Stewart continued playing, maintaining composure throughout the incident. The video prompted public discussions around racism, public space, and the experiences of Black classical musicians. The incident was reported by several outlets including NewsOne, Black News, Bossip, and the Black Information Network (iHeart).[1][2][6][7]
Recognition
[edit]Outlets such as NewsOne and Classic FM have highlighted Stewart’s ability to bring classical music into modern public spaces, with performances that merge classical tradition with viral accessibility.[1][8]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Truly Yours (2022)
Extended plays
[edit]- Lost (2023)
Singles
- Emotional Intelligence (2023)
- Me Vider la Tête (2023)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Linly, Zack (2025-03-21). "Internet-Famous Black Pianist Ignores Disgruntled White Man Who Shouts At Him: 'Hope You Die!'". NewsOne. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ a b Deleon, Nina (2025-03-20). "White Bystander Tells Black Pianist, "I Hope You Die," During Public Performance". BlackNews.com. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "BBC Radio London - Inspirit with Jumoké Fashola, 10/12/2023, Camden Musique performs his single 'Emotional Intelligence' live in the studio". BBC. 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "A Popular Pianist Abruptly Joined Another Musician In Public And Created A Whole Vibe - Blavity". Blavity News & Entertainment. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ Hales, Catherine (2025-03-27). "Lights, Camera, Christmas Burlington Arcade's Lights Switch-On". Burlington Arcade. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ Bass, Lauryn (2025-03-25). "Audacity In A Minor: Male Karen Goes On Ridiculous Rant Over Black Piano Player". Bossip. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "'Hope You Die': Black Musician Berated While Playing Piano In Viral Video". iHeart. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "Four virtuoso pianists astonish passersby with epic boogie-woogie improvisation". Classic FM. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
External links
[edit]- 2004 births
- Living people
- British composers
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- British people of Ghanaian descent
- British people of Jamaican descent
- 21st-century British pianists
- 21st-century British composers
- British classical musicians
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- Street performance
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- Male classical pianists
- 21st-century Black British musicians
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