Welcome to Episode 211 of Unfiltered and Undiscovered! Join Curly, Braggy, and Rossy—three lifelong music lovers—as they dive deep into the stories, songs, and legends of music you might not have heard yet. This week, we’re joined by special guest Ben Evolent, an award-winning songwriter whose journey spans from South Australia’s Barossa Valley to Malawi, Africa, and the vibrant music scene of Darwin. Discover how travel, raw emotion, and diverse influences shape his unique blend of folk, reggae, blues, and more. Hear about his creative process, the power of sharing your gift, and what’s next for this truly eclectic artist. If you love discovering hidden musical gems and hearing real stories behind the songs, you’re in the right place!

Benevolent, Ben Eve, Unfiltered and Undiscovered, Australian independent music, Darwin music scene, folk reggae blues, music podcast, undiscovered artists, songwriting stories, African music inspiration,

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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️:

00:00:00 - Meet the Hosts and Guest: Ben Eve's Musical Journey Begins

00:08:43 - Discovering Music in Africa: Inspiration, Songwriting, and Unique Instruments

00:17:26 - Darwin Life, Drunken Blues, and the Australian Music Scene

00:26:09 - Songwriting Process: Diaries, Influences, and Eclectic Styles

00:34:53 - Recording Albums, Collaborations, and Global Musical Connections

00:43:36 - Musical Diversity: Genres, DIY Instruments, and International Stories

00:52:19 - Protecting Your Art, Marketing, and Finding Your Audience Online

 🔥 Key Quotes

• “Darwin’s the place that keeps on giving. I would still be there if it wasn’t for children and a wife that needs the ocean a bit more than I do.”

• “It’s definitely not a conscious thing. The songs just come out as they come out. Some days it’s blues, the next day it might be a real lovely folk song. I don’t get to choose that.”

• “How can you be so selfish? How can you keep this gift to yourself? Even if you’ve got one person at the gig or you affect one person’s life, that’s what you need to do. You need to share this music.”

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Hosted by Curly, Rossy, and Braggy.

Artist Links

Website - https://onepagelink.com/benevolent 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BenEvolentNT/ 

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TP20LsnYIT8jsblFaTGtj?utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@benevolent2307  

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"The Unfiltered & Undiscovered Podcast features interviews and showcases with music artists, along with our Mystery Song Deep Dive segment, which is intended solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Any songs discussed or played during the podcast remain the property of their respective copyright owners, and no copyright infringement is intended."

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