Albert Frost

BIO

South African Music Award (SAMA) winning and nominated singer-songwriter Albert Frost hails from Cape Town, South Africa. He is renowned for his exceptional guitar skills and soulful vocals, blending rock, folk, and blues with elements of delta blues, psychedelic rock, and Afro rhythms. His performances reflect a deep connection to his roots, and he captivates audiences with his mastery of both acoustic and electric guitars. Frost has been a Fender endorsee for 25 years and is revered as the "South African Hendrix." Rolling Stone Magazine has dubbed him the "Dark Prince of South African blues," recognizing his incredible talent and artistry.

Frost first gained recognition with his third independent album, The Wake Up, which won Best Rock Album at the 2017 SAMA Awards. His latest album, Sacred Sounds, was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 2022 SAMA Awards. The album was produced by the renowned Theo Crous of the Springbok Nude Girls. Known for his unique sound and emotional depth, Frost has garnered a dedicated global fan base, leading to international tours with bands such as Simple Minds and R.E.M., and opening for legendary acts like The Rolling Stones and TEXAS.

His career has been marked by collaborations with a wide range of acclaimed artists, including Karen Zoid, Henry Ate, Ali Farka Touré, Finley Quaye, Arno Carstens, Neil Sandilands, Tubatsi Mpho Moloi, Robin Auld, and Jake Gunn. In 2017, Frost was nominated for a Kanna Award and in 2018 for a kykNET-Fiëstas Best Music Production Award for his shows with Loki Rothman and Zolani Mahola at the Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees. Frost recently returned from performing at the Pfingst Rock Blues Festival in Berlin, celebrating 30 years in the music industry. Fans can expect future performances showcasing his soul-stirring vocals and deeply emotional sound, which have established him as a standout contemporary musician and phenomenal guitarist.

Frost has performed at numerous prestigious festivals, including Pfingst Rock in Germany, Isle of Wight in the UK, STRAB Festival in Mozambique, Oppipanne in Botswana, Afriski Festival in Lesotho, and Bushfire Festival in Eswatini. He has also graced the stages of South African festivals like Oppikoppi, Splashy Fen, Up The Creek, Grahamstown National Arts Festival, KKNK, Woordfees, Aardklop Festival, and Lush Festival. His extensive experience and collaborations have made him a respected figure in the music scene.

Frost has supported iconic acts such as The Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Simple Minds, Counting Crows, and TEXAS. He has earned recognition with multiple award nominations, including the 2022 SAMA Awards Best Rock Album Nominee, the 2018 Kanna Award Nominee, and the 2018 kykNET-Fiëstas Best Music Production Nominee. His 2017 SAMA Award for Best Rock Album cemented his position as one of South Africa's premier rock musicians.

As Miles Keylock of Rolling Stone Magazine aptly put it, Frost is the “dark prince of South African blues.” Music News South Africa has called him “our home-grown superhero,” a testament to the immense impact he has had on the South African music landscape.