Kevin Mark Trail is a UK singer-songwriter, producer and internationally acclaimed vocalist of Caribbean heritage. Over a career spanning more than twenty years, he has built a reputation as one of the UK's most versatile artists, combining a distinctive solo career with an extensive catalogue of collaborations across Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Hip Hop, Dance, Folk, Electronica and World Music.

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Kevin has released solo music through EMI Records, Warner Records and numerous independent labels. Alongside his own work, he has collaborated with artists including The Streets, Nitin Sawhney, Estelle, Blak Twang, Rodney P, MJ Cole, Sandy Rivera, Hot Chip, Danny Byrd and The Sa-Ra Creative Partners, while contributing vocals to recordings by Jamie Cullum, Emeli Sandé, Gregory Porter, Kano and Alexis Ffrench.

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A long-standing member of Mike Skinner's live band The Streets, Kevin continues to tour internationally and has recently performed as a backing vocalist with Ali Campbell of UB40. His live career has also included touring with Basement Jaxx, performing with David Rodigan's acclaimed Outlook Orchestra, and sharing the stage with artists including Maxi Priest, UB40, Julian Marley, Protoje and Freddie McGregor as both a lead and backing vocalist.

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His performances have taken him to some of the world's most respected stages, including Ronnie Scott's, the Jazz Cafe, The O2, Brixton Academy, Wembley Stadium, the Royal Festival Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House, as well as major festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Roskilde, Parklife, V Festival and Outlook Festival. As a solo artist, he has supported Beverley Knight, N.E.R.D., Massive Attack and Angie Stone.

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Beyond the UK, Kevin has developed strong creative connections with New Zealand, working extensively with the award-winning collective Sola Rosa and jazz icon Nathan Haines. Inspired by Māori culture, he went on to co-write and produce several releases in te reo Māori through Kog Records.

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Alongside his international performing career, Kevin has maintained a long-standing relationship with Birmingham's acclaimed a cappella group Black Voices as a performer, educator and writer. For more than fifteen years he has delivered songwriting, singing, performance and music entrepreneurship workshops throughout the UK and internationally, mentoring emerging artists and using music to build confidence, creativity and community.

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Alongside his recording and touring career, Kevin is completing a Master's degree in Music Therapy, bringing together decades of artistic experience with a growing commitment to wellbeing, education and social impact. Whether on festival stages, in recording studios or within community settings, his work is driven by the same belief: that music has the power to connect people, transform lives and help us find our way home.