Featured on "Feel This Rhythm": Candace Lacina-vocals, Carrie Hilderman-vocals,Luca Ceccatelli-vocals, Sheldon Corbett-sax and piano, Ryan Jacobson-bass, Don Griffith-piano, Todd Peters-guitar, Lee Kozak-guitar, Jodi Geisbrecht-bass, Lloyd Tomczak-bass, Dan Canfield-bass, D.J Reflects-turntable, Rational, John Lisi-guitar, Jeff McLeod-piano, K.K Nogueira-guitar, Daryl Pierce- Bass, Joseph Ashong- African Chants, Recording and mixing by Dan Canfield at SKY BLUE media, Saskatoon, Mastering by Joao Carvalho@ Joao Carvalho Mastering, Toronto, Canada, All music written and produced by PAUL BENJAMIN
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Influences
Ryan Jacobson/Wham/George Michael/Boney-M/Lionel Richie/ Pyramid/Willie Chirino/ Rimi Natsukawa/ Michael Jackson/Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez/Aaron Spears/Maraca/Kirk Franklin/Ken Hirai/Nickelback/Earth Wind and Fire/Cheb Khaled/ Aaron Neville/A.R Rahman/Soffet/Yoko Kanno/Sergio Mendes/Bob James/Victor Wooten/Thomas Lang/JamesTaylor/Bill Neudorf/Andy and Rebeccah Des Roches
“…A world class percussionist and a crafty pop songwriter, he is one of those composers who's riding the wave of the future."
-Global Rhythm Magazine
Born in Canada, raised in India, influenced from time spent in Japan, Cuba and the Middle East, Paul has been influenced by music from around the world. Paul has trained with teachers in Canada, Cuba, South India, New York and Los Angeles. A student of some of the most sought after drum set artists of our times he is a true artist and performer in every sense.
Fresh and original, this global musical journey is comprised of a myriad of styles: Jazz, Pop, R&B, Samba, Electronica, Afro Cuban, Middle Eastern, South Indian Karnatic music and more! Paul’s self-produced debut album is raking in impressive reviews while people continue to get caught up and groove to his infectious rhythms.
A true multi-cultural experience, combining percussion and dance, his incredibly high-energy shows are marked with hip electronica, drum duets and fiery solos. Paul takes you on a journey with songs in English, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Spanish weaving in and out of authentic styles effortlessly. Paul has put together a phenomenal dance band unlike any other, fusing elements of world culture, language and a plethora of dance styles ranging from Afro- Cuban, Reggaeton to Funk and straight ahead Disco.
What makes Paul stand out is not only the fact that he is a world-class drummer but he has a gift for drawing people in with his voice and his stage presence. His music has been showcased on CBC National Television (Canada) and has received significant airplay on Canadian and American (California) radio. Performing in a variety of settings, Paul has entertained in Canada, China, Japan and India and will continue to inspire people wherever his music takes him.
You really need to see and hear this to believe it!!!
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Hey Paul!! How you been? I haven't said hi for so long, hope you're having a great 2009 ;)! I am back in NZ, studying music and working my originals into Radio and TV. Your new recording is lovely!
one life too live : Liked the harmony parts in song double tracks and the eq bar runs bout the way a sound wave travels GOOD THINKING you have advanced sound ear training GOOD FOR YOU from HOGGIE
Keep me posted with your bands' happenings and I will DEFINITELY be seeing you again...Everyone at our table last night was blown away by your performance!:)
Hello my dearest! Just popping by to say hi and hoping you are having a great summer! :) Miss ya! Big hug to you and, of course, THE FREAK! L ps: I just saw after a long time the picture we took of the "smoked visitors" sign... ;)
Thank you very much, I am glad you are enjoying my music so much! I am making an album now so will send a mail when its finally done! Keep in touch, Pips x
Heya Paul, I'm so happy to hear about your grant, that is fabulous news!! Are you posting photos from your trip to India on myspace at all? Would be interesting to see what it's like there. I am practicing tonight, my video plan is slowly coming together, all is good. Take care and talk soon, Natalie :)
Hey Paul!! How's it going brother? Was lovely to get your last message, sounds as if you have a full and interesting agenda on the go!! I did get the video grant, so will be making that in Sydney in late Jan/Feb before I go to London in April. How are things withh you and your music? Where are you at the moment? Nat xxox
Hey Paul!! How you doing? Just had a listen to your new songs, they're really cool, and can see from the pics you had fun making the c.d too...congratulations!! And the release was my 30th birthday , hehe!!! nice one;)
