BIO
Born in Suriname, Wirht embarked on his musical journey in his home country before pursuing advanced studies at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. His diverse career is defined by cross-cultural collaborations with a wide array of musical styles, having toured extensively with renowned artists such as Angelique Kidjo, Hassan Hakmoun, Leni Stern, Prasanna, Afro Andean Funk, The Either Orchestra, Malika Zarra, Razia Said, Pascal Bokar, and the Amsterdam-based band FraFra Sound.
Other notable artists he has worked with include Harry Belafonte, Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley, and Andy Narell, to name a few.
In addition to his studio work, Wirht has graced numerous prestigious stages and events with his performances. He has had the honor of performing at the NAACP Awards, the Jay Leno Show, the Late Show with David Letterman, Good Morning America, and the Peace Ball for the inauguration of President Obama. Wirht's contributions to music have been recognized by the Surinamese government, which awarded him the "Honorary Order of the Yellow Star," one of the highest state decorations in Suriname. Additionally, in Touch of Jazz, he received an award for "Most Original Song" for his composition "LOKO" with his band, Caribbo.