Music
A few years ago, Benjamin B. Olshin founded a band — “benbaroo™” — that plays music in a range of styles, from experimental to world music to funk and pop. Olshin plays bass and writes for the group. With members from around the world, the group has come out with several EP’s and singles, and has listeners from Caracas to Taipei…
*Singles for Sale
The band has a brand new soul/funk single entitled “Who’s To Blame?”, featuring vocals by Alimah J.
It’s coming soon via Spotify, Apple Music, and other sources…
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*EP’s for Sale
The band has two pop EP’s for sale via Spotify, Apple Music, and other sources:
A wry and clever five-song EP entitled "Let’s Look At Me Now"…
The uplifting and soulful five-song pop EP entitled "Pop, Soul, Spirit"…
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*Free Music for the People
The band has also recorded several instrumental EP’s, in world / electronica / funk and related genres, all available for free on Soundcloud™:
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*Music Videos
Check out the band’s latest music videos here, with videography by the famed Astrid Miranda…
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About the Band
Our band, benbaroo™, is all about music for the people... We've wandered the globe, and our songs reflect those wanderings. The influences you'll hear in our music include a lot of funk (from our Philadelphia roots), electronica and "space music", and "world music", with sounds from the Near East to West Africa to Indonesia. The focus of our music is instrumental, with occasional vocals and spoken word. The band members in benbaroo™ are from all over the world, too, and they each contribute something unique to the albums.
Band members on our latest EP include:
* bass: Benjamin Baruch "B. B." Olshin (U.S.)
* comp. and arr.: Benjamin Baruch "B. B." Olshin (U.S.)
* lead guitar: Sara H. Molina (Spain)
* rhythm guitar + acoustic guitar: Juho "Juju" Saari (Finland)
* acoustic guitar: Juho "Juju" Saari (Finland)
* keyboards: Achal Johal (India)
* drums: Rini Ajibana (Japan)
* percussion and sampling: DJ Carlos Beja (Brazil)
* guest vocals: Brooklyn McLaury Evangelista (U.S.)
* guest vocals: AJ Luca (U.S.)
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Contact
Enjoy the music, and feel free to contact us at this address:
benbaroomusic (at) gmail (dot) com
©℗ 2023 Benjamin B. Olshin
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.
All rights reserved. Any promotional, commercial, or related use of audio, visual, or other materials from benbaroo™ or its affiliates is strictly prohibited. Information concerning authorized, fee-based use of such materials can be obtained by contacting benbaroo™ at benbaroomusic (at) gmail (dot) com.
*Singles for Sale:
Coming soon… Our new soul/funk single entitled “Who’s To Blame?”, featuring vocals by Alimah J.
*EP’s for Sale:
“Let’s Look At Me Now“… This is a recent pop EP that’s an ironic look at love, fame, and nostalgia. On this EP, the band benbaroo™ grabbed a subtle and emotive vocalist, the great Brooklyn McLaury Evangelista.
*EP’s for Sale:
"Pop, Soul, Spirit”... What better way to talk about soul and spirit than through pop music? For this EP, the band benbaroo™ was indeed blessed to have as our guest vocalist the renowned AJ Luca on four of the tracks. Her voice brings this pop to life, singing of soul and spirit to inspire all our listeners!
*Free Music for the People:
Our latest free music on Soundcloud™…
*Music Videos:
Check out the band’s latest music videos here, with videography by the famed Astrid Miranda…
Getting In Touch
We’re always happy to answer questions concerning our research, publications, artwork, and other projects. Please get in touch, as well, if you are interested in talking with us about our consulting services.
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