Why? Episode 282- Broadway actor and musician Jalen Harris

Jalen Harris first came to prominence on American Idol, but that's just the beginning of his story. Since then, he's starred on Broadway in The Lion King and he's currently playing Eddie Kendricks in the touring company of Ain't Too Proud to Beg. And now he's sharing his own voice with his EP ManneKin.We talked with Jalen about his journey and how his work on stage informed his own music. For more information, follow Jalen on Instagram.