Jonathan Butler was raised amidst Apartheid in South Africa. Releasing his first album at age 12, he was awarded the South African “Grammy” for Best New Artist and was the first black artist aired on white South African radio. By 13, he had earned three gold records. More than a decade later, Jonathan released his first album internationally, which also went gold. He received GRAMMY® nominations for Best R&B Song for his hit “Lies” and for Best Jazz Song for the instrumental “Going Home.” Jonathan’s long-awaited record Unbuntu, produced by Marcus Miller, was released in April 2023 and has hit #1 on the smooth jazz charts. Jonathan remains a musical icon today in South Africa and around the world.