Sugar Brown, born Ken Chester Kawashima in 1971 in Bowling Green, Ohio, is a modern blues musician, singer, and songwriter now based in Toronto, Canada. His unique blend of dark, sweet, and soulful blues has captivated audiences, earning him the Toronto Blues Society Talent Search award and performances at esteemed festivals like Kitchener Blues and Mariposa Folk Festival. Influenced by Chicago's West Side blues scene, Sugar Brown honed his craft under legends such as Taildragger and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. His discography includes albums like "Sugar Brown’s Sad Day," "Poor Lazarus," and "It’s a Blues World," with his latest release, "Toronto Bound," showcasing his continued evolution in the blues genre. ([sugarbrownmusic.com](https://www.sugarbrownmusic.com/bio?utm_source=openai))