Jonah Smith

Jonah Smith is a critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter whose work has been recorded by Bonnie Raitt. His new album, Satisfied, marks both a new chapter and a return to the spirit of his early work, honed in the bars of Greenwich Village where he began performing under his own name in the early 2000s. Recorded with the LA soul band Family Company, the album reflects Smith’s affinity for songs that feel timeless, sung in a voice Anthony DeCurtis calls “smoother than a spoonful of Tupelo Honey” — a reference well suited to this horn-laden record. Smith’s musical journey began in Syracuse, New York, and has taken him to stages across three continents. In 2014, he reached a national audience as a semifinalist on Season 9 of America’s Got Talent, performing live at Radio City Music Hall and receiving standing ovations from judges Howard Stern and Howie Mandel for his original song “Skyscraper Blues.” Smith’s music has been featured on television programs including Good Morning America. His voice can be heard in Japanese animated series and national advertising campaigns. He has opened for Los Lobos, Little Feat, and Taj Mahal, and performed at Bonnaroo, SXSW, and Golden Gate Park. His song “Big Umbrella” became a staple on SiriusXM Coffeehouse.