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'''Ben Abraham''' is an Australian [[folk music|folk]] singer and songwriter from [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]]. Ben has collaborated with artists such as: [[Kesha]], [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]], [[Demi Lovato]] and [[Sara Bareilles]]. His song "[[Praying (Kesha song)|Praying]]" by [[Kesha]] (which he co-wrote with [[Kesha]] and [[Ryan Lewis]]) <ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kesha-previews-new-album-with-triumphant-song-praying-w491098 Kesha Previews First New Album in Five Years With Triumphant Song 'Praying'. [[Rolling Stone]], 6 July 2017.]</ref> was a [[hit single]] worldwide. |
'''Ben Abraham''' is an Australian [[folk music|folk]] singer and songwriter from [[Melbourne, Australia|Melbourne]]. Ben has collaborated with artists such as: [[Kesha]], [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]], [[Demi Lovato]] and [[Sara Bareilles]]. His song "[[Praying (Kesha song)|Praying]]" by [[Kesha]] (which he co-wrote with [[Kesha]] and [[Ryan Lewis]]) <ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kesha-previews-new-album-with-triumphant-song-praying-w491098 Kesha Previews First New Album in Five Years With Triumphant Song 'Praying'. [[Rolling Stone]], 6 July 2017.]</ref> was a [[hit single]] 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 becomea[[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]]'', 14 November 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>[https://www.npr.org/sections/world-cafe/2016/02/29/468561284/world-cafe-next-ben-abraham World Cafe Next: Ben Abraham]. [[NPR]], 29 February 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> CMJ's Eric Davidson calls Abraham's voice "delicate yet booming" and ''Sirens'' a "strong, electro-soul" record.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Davidson|first1=Eric|title=Last Night This Morning...Friday at CMJ 2015|url=https://www.cmj.com/last-night-morning-cmj-2015-4/|website=CMJ|accessdate=4 December 2015}}</ref> At the [[APRA Music Awards of 2018]] he won the Overseas Recognition Award and was nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year.<ref name="APRAWinners 2018">{{cite web | title = Full List of Winners | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/full-list-of-winners/ | publisher = [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] (APRA) | [[Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society]] (AMCOS) | accessdate = 13 April 2018 }}</ref><ref name="ORA 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/overseas-recognition/ | title = Overseas Recognition Award | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 14 April 2018 }}</ref><ref name="BRSotYNom 2018">{{cite web | url = http://apraamcos.com.au/awards/2018-awards/apra-music-awards/breakthrough-songwriter-of-the-year/ | title = Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) | year = 2018 | accessdate = 14 April 2018 }}</ref> |
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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> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
Ben Abraham
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Origin | Melbourne, Australia |
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Years active | 2015–present |
Labels | Secretly Canadian |
Website | benabraham |
Ben Abraham is an Australian folk singer and songwriter from Melbourne. Ben has collaborated with artists such as: Kesha, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Demi Lovato and Sara Bareilles. His song "Praying" by Kesha (which he co-wrote with Kesha and Ryan Lewis) [1] was a hit single worldwide.
Abraham's parents were both musicians who played together in the Indonesian pop group Pahama.[2] 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".[3] In March 2016, the album was picked up for international distribution and reissued by Secretly Canadian.[4] The album includes the track "This Is On Me", which features American vocalist Sara Bareilles,[5] as well as appearances by fellow Australian Gotye.[6] 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.[7] CMJ's Eric Davidson calls Abraham's voice "delicate yet booming" and Sirens a "strong, electro-soul" record.[8] At the APRA Music Awards of 2018 he won the Overseas Recognition Award and was nominated for Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year.[9][10][11]
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