Today we speak with newly awarded Grammy winner, Joanie Leeds, about her approach, her influences and why her latest album, ‘All the Ladies’ was always going to be special.

Joanie has a rare gift of bringing herself whole heartedly to her music, and this latest album is testament to her desire and instinct to be nothing but truthful and honest in all she creates.

We hope you enjoy.

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Today I speak with Van Sereno about not only his body of work but his beautifully thoughtful and thought provoking ‘Daddy Day’. An album almost entirely dedicated to the complexity of separation and the love for the children often finding themselves trying to find their voice within it all.

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Today on Benny Asking People Questions we speak with Siu and Leah of Loopy Tunes Music in New Zealand.

We discuss their love for music, their love for culture and language sharing and their impending impossibly massive and most beautiful of projects.

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Today on Benny asking People Questions, we chat to the amazing Barry Louis Polisar, a true pioneer of the children’s music genre in Part 2 of the series,

From the movie Juno, a casual black listing , a quick trip to the White House, Barry’s career defies explanation or type casting and is a genuine gift in the world of children’s voices.

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Today on Benny asking People Questions, we chat to the amazing Barry Louis Polisar, a true pioneer of the children’s music genre,

From the movie Juno, a casual black listing , a quick trip to the White House, Barry’s career defies explanation or type casting and is a genuine gift in the world of children’s voices.

Be sure to tune in to part 2.

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On today’s episode of Benny Asking People questions, we chat to New Zealand, Music with Michal about her career and more importantly her career to come.

She talks openly about her passion for children to be free to explore their emotions and the importance she holds in these emotions shaping our future.

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In part two of our podcast with Chris Lam Sam, we talk in part about his advocacy for children and just how the future looks for a man of many hats.

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Today on Benny Asking People Questions we speak with New Zealand’s one and only Chris Lam Sam.

Not only do we get the opportunity delve deeply into his music and the success of The Funky Monkeys, but we also explore just what makes him so passionate an advocate for the wellbeing and representation of children.

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On todays episode of Benny Asking People Questions, I speak with Kirsten and Matt, Wife and Husband team behind Canadas Rock Childrens act The Relative Minors.

We discuss the DIY attitude transition of garage band to kids band, and why we won’t need to wait 10 years for the second albums.

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Today on Benny Asking People Questions we speak with Juanita Ryder, creator and artistic director of Cheeky Monkey Club.

Juanita is desperately passionate about what she does and today she comfortably discusses the learning journey she has been on in to developing a musical program that not only allows children to be front and centre of its creation and direction, but also showcases her unique ability to engage and react to the agency of the children. A true gift to [...]

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