Benny caves to the pressure and speaks a little more with Chris Lam Sam, about Major Minor Music and a few other personal journeys. The post Finally, Benny ANSWERING questions! Prt 2 appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

Today on ‘Benny asking People questions’ I finally cave to the pressure and allow someone else to ask ME the questions. So grab a cuppa and sit back for todays episode of Chris Lam Sam asking BENNY questions. The post Finally, Benny ANSWERING questions! Prt 1 appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

Todays guests are simply chaos. Not to be confused with chaotic. There is a big difference. They are chaos in the true sense that they do what they want or need to do because its important to them, and if you truly engage in that sense of honesty, theres less need, want or desperation for it to work, You simply do what your heart tells you. Their ‘do it yourself’ abandonment is truly admirable, and I think, at the chore of what makes their music fun. And thats what this interview is….fun. I bring you Todd’n’Tina The post The explosive Todd’n’Tina appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

In Part 2 of our interview with Aunty Sharron, we talk exclusively about her song ‘I am me’. This song, commissioned by ‘Human Rights Queensland’ is an ode, nod or musical interpretation of the UN’s rights of the child. A document outlining the respect, treatment and recognition all children deserve and should be strived for. Her song is just as, if not more, powerful than the document and a real triumph and master class in speaking on behalf of thechild. So grab a cuppa and sit and sip it all in as we chat with Aunty Sharron mirii Bell Part 2 The post I am Me, Aunty Sharron Part 2 appeared fi ..read more

Today on Part 1 Benny asking people questions we speak with Aunty Sharron mirii Bell. Aunty Sharron talks about her life as an educator, her work imbedding First Nations perspectives into the education system and of course, her music. Aunty Sharron is not an artist who does things by halves and her work is testament to the consideration, the commitment and the overall heart that goes into making every song, every decision and every sound. Her music is as poignant as it is joyful and we get to hear what makes it all tick. The post Aunty Sharron’s ode to her mother, her land, and her song appear ..read more

Mick McHugh is as about as passionate a musician can get when it comes his offering for children. For you see, this album, an album of traditional Irish folk songs for kids, is not an attempt to just simply share the songs and his culture, but rather an attempt to let you in on his childhood. A chance for him to take you by the hand and guide you through the sentimentality and nostalgia he feels as he expresses the beauty of childhood as experienced by him. It is an album free of any unnecessary sentimentality but rather filled with the sentimental feelings all our memories bring. But in this ..read more

Robin Nathan (aka Fleabite) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most decorated musicians for children. However as she so freely admits, her music really was for herself, it just so happened to resonate with the minds of children and hence the start of a whole new career. Her music is so eclectic, genuine, and unique, that all the accolades seemed only a matter of time. In todays podcast we try to dissect her musical brain and bask in its curiosity, its craziness and its genuine display of originality. The post Smitten by the Fleabite appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

Meet Andrew and Polly. A musical Duo whose music is there to excite, challenge, expand, and introduce children to the complexities of musical arrangement while simultaneously presenting issues, problems and sheer joy in a language that places the understanding right into the laps of the children that are listening. Its not easy to do but they make it look all to casual and fun, which is exactly what brings the children in. Their desire to bring in friends to help play their music is just another testament to their ability to have everyone feel involved and included and it is of no wonder they ..read more

Today we talk to Lisa Mark and Charlie of the Funtones. The Funtones are an act that epitomise their name as they strive to  provide a place for children to simply do that… Have fun. A concept easily understood but sometimes harder to achieve, they are a band who know what it means to learn through play and exactly what that playfulness means. The post The unmistakable tone of fun. appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

Today my guest might appear relatively new to the children’s music scene, however truth be told, once I began my research I soon found that actually, her love for performing for children has indeed almost expanded an entire decade. Waveney and her colleague Alinta have created one of the most stunning albums for children in the past year and today we get to unpack its complexities and simplicities. I give you Waveney Yasso. The post Waveney, a safe space for children appeared first on Benny Time ..read more