I became aware of Alex Boyé from his cover of Coldplay’s “Paradise” with The Piano Guys, and paid attention to a few of his other videos that came out after that. Mostly what I’ve seen is kinda quirky, a little over the top, and I’m not sure if the disparate elements he brings to things entirely fit.
Then I found his version of the traditional Black Spiritual “Wayfaring Stranger” and was blown away. This song has soul. It may not be for everyone, but feel free to give it a try:
On a lighter note, here’s another cover of his that is simply a lot of fun: Ho Hey, by the Lumineers.
Jenny Oaks Baker on the violin, by the way. Like this one!