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 Sharon, 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 Sharon Mirri Bell Part 2 The post I am Me, Aunty Sharon Part 2 appeared first ..read more

Today on Part 1 Benny asking people questions we speak with Aunty Sharon Mirri Bell. Aunty Sharon talks about her life as a teacher, her work imbedding Aboriginal perspectives into the education system and of course, her music. Aunty Sharon 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 Sharon’s ode to her mother, her land, and her song appeared first ..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 found the and resonated with the minds of children. Her music is so eclectic, genuine, and desperately unique, that all the accolades seemed only a matter of time. In todays podcast we try too 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

Debbie Doo basically makes any version of online success I may have had seem like a Luke warm instant coffee bought in a truck stop. Her online views and followers have casually left the 1000’s in its wake and have reached the millions. With a staggering flow of new content, she is a pioneer in this new frontier and one that has surely created the blueprint for all of us to follow. Her signature look, sound and image have made [...] The post Let Me Introduce….Debbie Doo appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

To be a children’s artist, or any artist really, you need to hunt. A constant hunt for work, for exposure, and for the next payday. It is exhausting, and it IS constant, however some acts make it work, some acts respond to the hustle with a furrowed brow and rolled up sleaves, and then some….are the Kazoos. An act that has redefined the idea of longevity, hard work and the myriad of different hats one must wear. Their efforts and [...] The post Do you Kazoo? Chatting With Celia Wordsworth appeared first on Benny Time ..read more

In this episode of Parent time, I chat with the award winning Laura, Mim and Michael Beanie as they let us in on their process, their plans and why eggs are the obvious choice. So settle in and discover the world and work of this extraordinary trio of young people as they set about making their mark on Australia’s children’s music scene. The post Feel the warmth of the Beanies. Chatting with Laura, Mim and Michael appeared first on Benny Time ..read more