Stuart has created an inimitable brand of soul folk music, with pop and world influences. Recalling Sting's imaginative storytelling, Death Cab for Cutie's sense of space and beauty, and John Mayer's tight grooves, Stuart uses his notable prowess on the guitar as the foundation for his creativity.

His career came into full swing in 2014 with the release of Hidden Doors, his first acoustic album – fourth in his career. He has since toured South Africa extensively and opened for some of the country's biggest acts, including The Parlotones, Prime Circle, Freshlyground and many others. Stuart's talents were recognized by Cort Guitars, who invited him to become a South African brand ambassador. On big festival stages or in intimate venues, Stuart strives for excellence with every performance.

Respected musician Nibs van der Spuy says about Stuart’s latest album; "Hidden Doors is a testimony to Rowan Stuart being a world class songwriter, singer and guitarist. This is his first solo acoustic outing demonstrating his more sensitive side, employing tasteful finger style, funky rhythms, beautiful solos and a slide break on To Deny It which is goosebump-rivetting. Rowan Stuart is an unsung hero and one hopes that with this amazing and well-crafted outing and guitar prowess that he will reach a wider audience."

Rowan Stuart’s winter tour is supported by the Music Mobility Fund, a funding mechanism administered by Concerts SA which offers opportunities for South African musicians to undertake live music tours.

Concerts SA is a joint South African/Norwegian initiative housed under the auspices of the Stakeholder Hub within the SAMRO Foundation; it receives financial, administrative and technical support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the SAMRO Foundation and Concerts Norway. Working with musicians, promoters, venue owners and audiences, the project aims to support live music in South Africa by finding and implementing ways to create a vibrant and viable live music circuit. It also aims to develop an interest in and appreciation of live music by showcasing music performances and conducting workshops at schools.

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