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'''Ben Abraham''' is an Australian [[folk music|folk]] singer and songwriter from [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]]. Ben is notable for collaborating with top artists such as: [[Kesha]], [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]] and [[Sara Bareilles]]. His powerful hit song "[[Praying (Kesha song)|Praying]]" by [[Kesha]] has created an impactful buzz with tastemakers worldwide. |
'''Ben Abraham''' is an Australian [[folk music|folk]] singer and songwriter from [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]]. Ben is notable for collaborating with top artists such as: [[Kesha]], [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]] and [[Sara Bareilles]]. His powerful hit song "[[Praying (Kesha song)|Praying]]" by [[Kesha]] (which he co-wrote with [[Kesha]] and [[Ryan Lews]]) has created an impactful buzz with tastemakers worldwide. |
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Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the [[Indonesia]]n pop group [[Pahama]].<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-abraham-mn0003475592/biography Ben Abraham] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> Abraham initially sought to become a [[screenwriter]], and concurrently began songwriting while working in a [[hospital]]. In 2014, he self-released a debut album, ''Sirens'', in Australia, which he described as "basically a roadmap of my awkward naïve insecure 20s".<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ben-abrahams-debut-follows-a-long-starstudded-road-20141114-11mqrs.html Ben Abraham's debut follows a long star-studded road]. ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', November 14, 2014.</ref> In March 2016, the album was picked up for international distribution and reissued by [[Secretly Canadian]].<ref>[http://rollingstoneaus.com/reviews/post/ben-abraham/3293 Review], ''[[Rolling Stone]] Australia''.</ref> The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist [[Sara Bareilles]],<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/sirens-mw0002912617 Sirens review], Allmusic</ref> as well as appearances by fellow Australian [[Gotye]].<ref>[http://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2016/02/29/468561284/world-cafe-next-ben-abraham World Cafe Next: Ben Abraham]. [[NPR]], February 29, 2016.</ref> In 2016 and 2017, Abraham also collaborated with such artists as [[Wafia]], [[Ta-ku]], and [[Wrabel]] on their respective singles "Heartburn", "Meet in the Middle", and "Bloodstain." Abraham's voice has been compared to [[Guy Garvey]] and [[Peter Gabriel]].<ref>[http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Music-Review/ben-abraham-sirens-review Review], Indie London</ref> |
Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the [[Indonesia]]n pop group [[Pahama]].<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ben-abraham-mn0003475592/biography Ben Abraham] at [[Allmusic]]</ref> Abraham initially sought to become a [[screenwriter]], and concurrently began songwriting while working in a [[hospital]]. In 2014, he self-released a debut album, ''Sirens'', in Australia, which he described as "basically a roadmap of my awkward naïve insecure 20s".<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/ben-abrahams-debut-follows-a-long-starstudded-road-20141114-11mqrs.html Ben Abraham's debut follows a long star-studded road]. ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', November 14, 2014.</ref> In March 2016, the album was picked up for international distribution and reissued by [[Secretly Canadian]].<ref>[http://rollingstoneaus.com/reviews/post/ben-abraham/3293 Review], ''[[Rolling Stone]] Australia''.</ref> The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist [[Sara Bareilles]],<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/sirens-mw0002912617 Sirens review], Allmusic</ref> as well as appearances by fellow Australian [[Gotye]].<ref>[http://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2016/02/29/468561284/world-cafe-next-ben-abraham World Cafe Next: Ben Abraham]. [[NPR]], February 29, 2016.</ref> In 2016 and 2017, Abraham also collaborated with such artists as [[Wafia]], [[Ta-ku]], and [[Wrabel]] on their respective singles "Heartburn", "Meet in the Middle", and "Bloodstain." Abraham's voice has been compared to [[Guy Garvey]] and [[Peter Gabriel]].<ref>[http://www.indielondon.co.uk/Music-Review/ben-abraham-sirens-review Review], Indie London</ref> |
Ben Abraham is an Australian folk singer and songwriter from Melbourne. Ben is notable for collaborating with top artists such as: Kesha, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Sara Bareilles. His powerful hit song "Praying" by Kesha (which he co-wrote with Kesha and Ryan Lews) has created an impactful buzz with tastemakers worldwide.
Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the Indonesian pop group Pahama.[1] Abraham initially sought to become a screenwriter, and concurrently began songwriting while working in a hospital. In 2014, he self-released a debut album, Sirens, in Australia, which he described as "basically a roadmap of my awkward naïve insecure 20s".[2] In March 2016, the album was picked up for international distribution and reissued by Secretly Canadian.[3] The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist Sara Bareilles,[4] as well as appearances by fellow Australian Gotye.[5] In 2016 and 2017, Abraham also collaborated with such artists as Wafia, Ta-ku, and Wrabel on their respective singles "Heartburn", "Meet in the Middle", and "Bloodstain." Abraham's voice has been compared to Guy Garvey and Peter Gabriel.[6]
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