Art Garfunkel Jr.
Sonorous harmony for the soul
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Biography – A Life Between Cultures, Music, and Emotions
Welcome to the official biography page of Art Garfunkel Jr. Here, you’ll dive into the remarkable story of an artist who combines his legendary father’s musical heritage with his own unique voice. Discover his roots, his early steps in the spotlight, the milestones that shaped him, and the evolution of his artistic identity. Learn how a child from a legendary musical family became a bridge between languages, cultures, and generations.
Profile
Profile
First Name: Arthur
Stage Name: Art Garfunkel Jr.
Date of Birth: December 15, 1990
Place of Birth: Manhattan, USA
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Languages: English
German
Russian
Moldovan
Residence: Germany
Hobbies: Reading
Learning languages
Sports
Traveling
Family – The Foundation of His Musical Journey
Art Garfunkel Jr. is part of a family where music and art have always played a central role. His parents – the legendary singer Art Garfunkel and the versatile artist Kathryn Garfunkel – sparked his passion for the stage early on and laid the foundation for his own artistic path.
Below you’ll find the most important family members at a glance:
Arthur Ira ( Art ) Garfunkel
Kathryn Garfunkel
Beau Garfunkel
Art Garfunkel Jr. – Born into Greatness, Touched by Song
A Legendary Family
Art Garfunkel Jr. was not just born into a musical family – he was born into a legend. As the son of world-renowned singer Art Garfunkel and acclaimed artist Kathryn Garfunkel, it was only a matter of time before music found its way into his life. At just 16 months old, he stood on stage in Osaka, Japan, gently guided by his parents. This marked the beginning of a special family tradition that introduced him to the stage and spotlight from an early age.
Childhood Between Tours and Music
Art Jr. spent his childhood traveling on tour with his father, regularly singing in the background while gradually taking on longer solo parts. By the age of four, he had received his father’s mixtapes – featuring oldies, Everly Brothers classics, Doo-Wop songs, and the Great American Songbook – which he listened to countless times until he loved them. Even then, he sang duets with his father and learned to see the stage as a familiar and welcoming space.
“When I was four, my father gave me his favorite mixtapes with oldies like the melodies of the Everly Brothers and songs from the Doo-Wop era,” Art Jr. recalls. “He also gave me mixtapes of the Great American Songbook. I listened to them over and over, and eventually I loved those songs just like he did. As a child, I sang some of these songs in his shows. I always did two or three duets with my father, sometimes more.”
Between Languages and Cultures
In the 1990s, the family regularly traveled throughout Europe. The roots of his grandparents contributed to Art Jr.’s special connection to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In 2006, before his 17th birthday, he settled in Berlin after attending the Rudolf Steiner School in New York City, where he learned German. Here he began his own musical journey, expanding his repertoire and studying additional languages such as Russian. The emotional depth and musical traditions of the Eurasian cultural regions have had a lasting impact on his artistic development.
A Bridge Between Languages and People
Art Garfunkel Jr. reaches audiences across linguistic and national boundaries. In German-speaking countries as well as in regions with a Soviet heritage, he has built a loyal following. Whether in bustling cities or small communities, his authenticity, emotional expressiveness, and connection to language resonate everywhere.
“My fans – whether in Central Europe or Eastern Europe – appreciate that I open the door to all this beloved music in lyrics they can understand and feel. I play the music people want to hear, and it’s exactly the music I perform with passion.”
Albums with Heart, Voice, and Tradition
Wie du – Hommage an meinen Vater (October 2021)
Art Garfunkel Jr. released his debut album Wie du – Hommage an meinen Vater, a tribute album featuring classics by Simon & Garfunkel in German and English. The album includes two duets with Art Garfunkel and a trio with Art Garfunkel and Eloy de Jong. Father and son interpreted the songs together, supported by renowned German artists such as Marianne Rosenberg, René Kollo, and Frank Schöbel. The album contains 12 tracks and marked the beginning of his independent studio work.
Second Edition: Wie du – Hommage an meinen Vater (September 2022)
The expanded edition features 19 tracks, including 8 additional songs, new duets with artists like Ella Endlich, Francine Jordi, and the Golden Voices Of Gospel, as well as a new solo track by Art Garfunkel Jr. It includes three duets with Art Garfunkel and a trio with Art Garfunkel and Eloy de Jong, where father and son’s voices blend harmoniously again.
Evergreen (November 2023)
Released in 2023, Evergreen features Art Jr.’s modern arrangements of well-known 1960s songs, interpreted bilingually in German and English. It includes four duets with Art Garfunkel, harmoniously merging their voices. The album contains 12 tracks and solidified his artistic identity in Europe while showcasing his sensitivity to musical nuances and emotional depth.
Father and Son (November 2024)
In November 2024, Art Garfunkel Jr. and his father released their first joint album: Father and Son. This deeply personal work documents the close musical bond between father and son. The album contains 12 tracks and bridges generations and musical styles – father and son are connected by more than blood: it is the music through which they speak, feel, and live.
“We are not just father and son – we share the same love for music and the desire to express our emotions, thoughts, and perspective on life through it.”
Advent – The First Christmas Album (November 2025)
With Advent, Art Garfunkel Jr. presents his first Christmas album: 14 festive classics and traditional songs, newly interpreted in his unique musical style. Three duets with his father, Art Garfunkel, form special highlights, turning well-known songs like Auld Lang Syne and The First Noël into moving moments. In addition, the album includes Stille Nacht as a heartfelt solo track. Two exclusive bonus tracks complete the double vinyl edition. With Advent, Art Garfunkel Jr. once again demonstrates his artistic independence and his musical bond with his father.
“For me, Christmas is all about the little things: the German records by Frank Schöbel or Heintje I listened to with my grandmother, the American classics by Boney M, the crackling of the fireplace, baking cookies, little surprises, and the lights in the streets. With Advent, I wanted to bring all of this warmth and magic into the music.” – Art Garfunkel Jr.
Fazit
Art Garfunkel Jr. represents a unique connection of cultures, generations, and languages. From his earliest childhood, he was gently guided into music, learning from one of the most important singers in music history. With his voice, heart, and a clear vision, he carries his father’s musical legacy while forging his own path. His collaboration with Art Garfunkel demonstrates the natural continuation of artistic heritage and shows how tradition and inspiration harmoniously connect across generations.