John Roseboro

John Roseboro

John Roseboro is a Brooklyn-based Haitian-American singer-songwriter and visual artist whose work sits between bossa nova, chillout, folk, folk pop, indie folk and related indie and alternative styles. He is known for a soft vocal delivery and a distinctive guitar strumming style, and he builds his songs around themes of personal reflection and social concern.

Style and themes

Roseboro’s music draws on bossa nova influences associated with Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto’s musical circle, while remaining rooted in contemporary folk and indie songwriting. His writing often addresses human rights, love and religion, and his approach is described as a post-bossa style.

Career and recognition

He gains attention in the indie scene on the US west coast before settling in New York City. He is also known by the nickname “Angel of LA”, linked to his gentle singing and religious references in his songs. He receives a feature on TIDAL as the face of Rising: Folk, and his debut album Human Nature is part of his recorded output.