The "mad genius" concocts music that is as mesmerizing as it is odd and eclectic, running the gamut from electronic trip-hop to guitar heavy arena rock and earnest, acoustic singer-songwriter work.
Afterward, since PEI is known for its fresh seafood and quaint fishing villages, hop in the car for a scenic road trip eastward, and keep driving until you reach the town of Georgetown.
On a recent trip to South Sudan to play at a peace concert with hip-hop legend DMC, Jal was beaten by police before being rescued by forces who recognized him as a musician.