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Paul Benjamin

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"Born in Canada, Raised in India and then moving back to Canada in my teens, I have always been immersed in music, drums, dance and RHYTHM. This has been a vehicle that has enabled me to meet wonderful people from around the world and to gain an understanding of their own music. I am still involved with India as I help my parents run the "Mount Zion Destitute Centre" in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu, South India. This is a small home that takes in old people off the street and gives them a dignified place to spend the rest of their life with people to love and care for them. As you will hear, I am working on my debut CD and a portion from this project will go towards this charitable organisation. When you buy my music you will be helping someone who leads a less fortunate life!!! That is truly one of the things that brings me fulfillment in life and gives music that I create- purpose!! My passion for music is truly global and I find it an ultimate joy to meet and interact with people from all around the world. So what is my goal?? To make people GROOVE, to get their heads moving to the rhythm, to get people off their feet and start dancing!!! To bring joy through music and make as many friends from around the globe. The album features original music with over 8 languages (No I dont speak 8 languages!!! Thank you to my guest artists!!!)and a variety of styles from all around the world- Electronica, Funk, Jazz, Samba , Salsa...The list goes on! I just released the CDand it is available through my website-paulgrooves.com and also through CDBABY.com and iTunes. Keep coming back to watch videos, listen to music, and keep updated on what Im doing. You can also visit my official website to learn more about me and my music -www.paulbenjamin.ca Hope you enjoy the songs that I've posted from the album. Thanks so much for stopping by and please! please! do drop me a line sometime! Getting my music out into the world is important- but not as important as making new friends from around the world!" Oh by the way check out Wilbur Sargunaraj - An artist of exceptional talent from South India. I manage Wilbur and am featuring one of his interesting songs on my new record. "THE BLOG SONG"I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

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Member Since: 10/7/2006
Band Website: paulbenjamin.ca
Band Members:
Featured on "Feel This Rhythm": Candace Lacina-vocals, Carrie Hilderman-vocals,Luca Ceccatelli-vocals, Sheldon Corbett-sax and piano, Ryan Jacobson-bass, Don Griffith-piano, Todd Peters-guitar, Lee Kozak-guitar, Jodi Geisbrecht-bass, Lloyd Tomczak-bass, Dan Canfield-bass, D.J Reflects-turntable, Rational, John Lisi-guitar, Jeff McLeod-piano, K.K Nogueira-guitar, Daryl Pierce- Bass, Joseph Ashong- African Chants, Recording and mixing by Dan Canfield at SKY BLUE media, Saskatoon, Mastering by Joao Carvalho@ Joao Carvalho Mastering, Toronto, Canada, All music written and produced by PAUL BENJAMIN




Influences: Ryan Jacobson/Wham/George Michael/Boney-M/Lionel Richie/ Pyramid/Willie Chirino/ Rimi Natsukawa/ Michael Jackson/Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez/Aaron Spears/Maraca/Kirk Franklin/Ken Hirai/Nickelback/Earth Wind and Fire/Cheb Khaled/ Aaron Neville/A.R Rahman/Soffet/Yoko Kanno/Sergio Mendes/Bob James/Victor Wooten/Thomas Lang/JamesTaylor/Bill Neudorf/Andy and Rebeccah Des Roches" border=0
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My new collaboration with Wilbur Sargunaraj

I am proud to be part of Wilbur Sargunaraj's latest music video "BLOG SONG". I sequenced all the music for him and did all the background vocals. It's been a treat to work with him! We had a blast!
Posted by Paul Benjamin on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 10:42:00 PST